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01/26/02 -
Chinese New Year Feast
Symbolic foods to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
01/12/02 -
The Best of 2001
Find out the year's most popular features.
12/18/01 -
Crispy Rice
The next time you overcook rice, put the bottom layer to use!
12/12/01 -
Black and Decker Flavor Scenter Steamer/Rice Cooker
My personal favorite in a combination rice cooker/steamer.
12/12/01 -
Top Four Rice Cookers
A rice cooker comes in very handy for those who cook rice often.
11/27/01 -
Top Five Asian Cooking Tools
Kitchenware for anyone who loves cooking Asian food.
11/24/01 -
Crab Rangoon
A perennial party favorite; deep-fried won ton filled with crab meat, cream
cheese, and seasonings.
11/15/01 -
Before You Buy a Wok
Information to help you choose the wok that best meets your needs.
11/07/01 -
Remembering Diamond Head, Remembering Hawaii
A cookbook memoir that answers the question: "What is Hawaiian
food?"
10/27/01 -
Top Five Dim Sum Cookbooks
The idea of making dim sum at home may seem daunting at first, but it's
really not that difficult. Here are my favorite dim sum
cookbooks.
10/18/01 -
Before You Buy a Cleaver
A cleaver may look
intimidating, but it's really not dangerous if handled properly. Find out
what you need to know about purchasing and maintaining a cleaver.
10/04/01 -
Vegetarian Delight
Forget about carrot sticks and broccoli casseroles - the repertoire of
Chinese vegetarian cuisine knows no limits.
09/21/01 -
Say it with Sprouts
Crunchy mung bean sprouts add texture and a delicate sweetness to Chinese
dishes.
09/07/01 -
How do you drop?
The secret to making Egg Drop Soup lies in how you handle the beaten egg.
08/28/01 -
Helen Chen's Chinese Home Cooking
Helen Chen shares her favorite Chinese home-cooked dishes.
08/14/01 -
Ken Hom's Asian Ingredients: A Guide with Recipes
Ken Hom's handy guide takes the mystery out of shopping for Asian food.
08/03/01 -
Paper-wrapped Chicken
Learn how to make this popular banquet dish.
07/26/01 -
Tropical Fruit Photo Quiz
Try to guess what types of fruit I sampled on a recent trip to the Asian
market.
07/18/01 -
Rice Vinegars
Rice
vinegar offers a mild, more delicately flavored alternative to regular vinegar.
White, black or red rice vinegars are featured in many popular Chinese recipes,
from General Tso's Chicken to Hot and Sour Soup.
07/11/01
- Wokking with Martin Yan
TV cook Martin Yan wowed
audiences with his culinary skills at the Calgary Stampede this week. Not only
is Yan a whiz with a chef’s knife, but the show is a lot of fun.
07/06/01
- Frozen Treats
In the mood for something sweet? Tempt your palate with Asian flavors
and enjoy the health benefits.
06/27/01
- About Bok Choy
This popular Asian
vegetable is extremely versatile – it can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried or
even eaten raw. With a bit of imagination you can use it in everything from
appetizers to main dishes. Don’t miss the recipes and cooking tips!
06/20/01
- Book Review - The Cuisines of Asia: Nine Great Oriental Cuisines by Technique
A review of Jennifer Brennan's excellent book covering several Asian
cuisines, along with sample adapted recipes.
06/06/01
- Twenty Tips for Stir-frying
Twenty tips to help you master this popular Chinese cooking technique.
05/31/01
- Fried Rice Classic 2001
Winning recipes from Chen Fu Ji's annual competition to find the best fried
rice recipe.
05/17/01
- Sesame Sensations -
Sesame's delightfully nutty flavor is found in desserts and dips, sauces and
salads. Learn about the history of this exotic seasoning and the types of sesame
products used in Chinese cooking.
05/03/01 - Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Each year, Hong Kong's tiniest island hosts one of its most colorful
celebrations.
04/25/01 - Sticky Cake
Made with glutinous rice flour and dried fruit, this steamed cake is a
legendary favorite of the Chinese Kitchen God.
4/19/01 - Online Bookstores
Tips on tracking down those hard to find Chinese culinary classics.
03/23/01 - Easter Ham
A smoked ham, seasoned with Asian ingredients, is perfect for Easter
celebrations.
03/09/01 - Out of the Frying Pan
How to make sure your pan is "stir-fry friendly."
02/23/01 - Visions of Plums
In Japan the streets are awash in plum blossoms, while in the United States
National Plum Day falls on February 12th. All that's missing is a recipe
for plum sauce.
02/09/01 - Love and Lanterns
While Chinese New Year is mainly about strengthening family bonds, there's
still time for a little romance.
01/26/01 - Book Review - Quick and Easy Tofu
Loaded with color illustrations, Yukiko Moriyama's book takes the mystery
out of cooking with tofu.
01/19/01 - Chinese New Year
Find out how you can celebrate the "Year of the Golden Snake."
01/05/01 - The Best of 2000
The year's most popular recipes, articles, forum threads, and more.
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