Articles Index
The True History of Chop Suey
Learn about the origins of this quintessential Chinese-American dish in this feature by guest author Andrew Coe
The Ubiquitous Cup of Tea - Chinese Tea Drinking
Chinese Tea - Learn about the role of drinking tea in Chinese culture, its long history, and the different types of Chinese teas.
Teaching Culture through Cooking
Using Chinese Cuisine to teach children about the culture of China
Ice Cream
Ice Cream recipes - tempt your palate with Asian flavors.
Chinese Salads
What sets a Chinese salad apart? Learn more and try recipes for Chinese salads, including chicken, noodle and fruit salads, plus colesaw and a vinaigrette.
Egg Custard Tarts
Egg custard tart - Recipes and cooking tips for making this popular dim sum treat.
Why Waste a Wok?
Wok cooking - Put your wok to use even when you're not cooking Chinese food.
Mangoes, Lychees and Mangosteen
Asian Fruit - Mangoes, Lychees, and Mangosteen - Learn how to choose and prepare these fruits, and try some recipes.
The Luck of the Irish - St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day and the birthday of Avalokiteshvara: history and information, resources, and recipes
Chinese Christmas Celebrations
Chinese Christmas - Find out how the Chinese and Asian Americans celebrate the Christmas season
Food and Feng Shui
Food and feng shui - learn how to increase your energy by optimizing the feng shui of your food
Dragon Boat Festival
Find out the history behind the colorful dragon boat festival and learn how to make zong zi, dumplings made with bamboo leaves and sticky rice that are the traditional dragon boat festival food.
Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Cheung Chau Bun Festival - Learn more about Hong Kong's most colorful celebration.
Five Spice Powder and the Five Elements Theory
Five-Spice Powder Information about five-spice powder and its relation to the five elements theory. Recipes, storage and use, and an online source
Cooking Chinese Food
Cooking Chinese Food - Photo instructions, cooking techniques, recipes and other tips on cooking Chinese food.
Chinese Valentine's Day
Chinese Valentines day (Qi Qiao Jie) - They may not celebrate with flowers and chocolate, but the Chinese have a day devoted to love.
Chinese Zodiac Appetizers - What Type of Appetizer are You?
Chinese Zodiac Appetizers - Trying to choose appetizers for your next party? Why not turn to Chinese astrology for help?
Asian Curry
Looking for good curry recipes? Curry is more than a spice. Find out more and try some curry recipes from Southeast Asia and China.
Chinese New Year Food
Chinese New Year food and recipes - Find out about the symbolic food eaten during the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival and try some recipes.
Chinese New Year Recipes
Chinese New Year Recipes - Learn more about the food and customs associated with Chinese New Year, China's biggest traditional holiday, and try festive recipes.
Love and Lanterns - the Chinese Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival - The last day of the Chinese New Year season is day for lovers. Learn more about the Chinese Lantern Festival and try a recipe for Yuanxiao sticky rice dumplings.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year - Find out about the lunar calendar and the legends behind Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year Menu Ideas
Chinese New Year menu ideas - Here are a number of Chinese New Year menu ideas, with recipes, to celebrate the New Year – whether you’re saying goodbye to 2008 or looking ahead to Chinese New Year, which falls on January 26th, 2009.
The Moon Festival
Moon festival - The biggest Chinese traditional holiday after new years is now celebrated by Asians everywhere. Find out the legends behind the moon festival, and learn how to make mooncakes.
Sesame Sensations
Sesame - Learn a little history about this popular ingredient, and how sesame is used in Chinese cooking. Learn more about sesame seeds, sesame oil and sesame paste, and try some recipes.