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Chinese Cooking Basics (199)
Whether you're a complete newcomer to Chinese cuisine, or have been too intimidated by the unusual cooking equipment and ingredients to try making it yourself, this page is dedicated to helping you learn about Chinese cooking.

Dim Sum and Party Recipes (128)
Here you will find information about the history of dim sum, classic dim sum recipes such as Mango Pudding, and Asian inspired appetizers to serve to guests.

Nutrition and Chinese Food (51)
Information and resources pertaining to health, nutrition, and the Chinese diet. Includes information on health benefits, concerns, and cooking tips for preparing healthy, low-fat Chinese meals.

Recipes by Ingredient (551)
Chinese recipes categorized by the type of main ingredient, from beef or poultry to vegetables and tofu.

Recipes by Meal and Course (225)
Need to find a favorite breakfast, dessert, or main meal dish quickly? Here is my file of Chinese recipes, categorized by meal.

Food and Chinese Culture (26)
Explore the symbolic significance of food in Chinese culture, and how Chinese philosophical beliefs such as yin and yang influence the Chinese diet.

Dining Out (36)
Here you'll find Chinese restaurant recommendations, an index of Chinese restaurants in the United States, and throughout the world, tips for eating healthier when enjoying Chinese take-out and restaurant food, and dining customs.

Festivals and Holiday Food (107)
Here you'll find recipes for preparing special food for Chinese festivals and western holidays, along with information on China's more famous traditional festivals, such as Chinese New Year and the Mooncake festival.

Recipes by Cooking Method (6)
We may automatically think of stir-frying when someone mentions Chinese food, but Chinese cooking actually makes use of several different cooking methods. Here is my collection of Chinese recipes, categorized by type of cooking technique.

Regional Chinese Cuisine (152)
Information and resources pertaining to China's regional cooking styles, with recipes representing the different cuisines.

Chinese Food Outside China (41)
Information and resources pertaining to the Chinese culinary influence in other cuisines, including Thai, and other SEAsian countries, Hawaiian, fusion, and popular American-Chinese dishes.

Vegetarian Info and Recipes (25)
Information and resources pertaining to Chinese vegetarian cooking. Includes recipes using tofu, and vegetarian versions of popular favorites such as Kung Pao Tofu and Hot and Sour Soup.

Shopping Online (35)
Where to go to purchase equipment and ingredients for cooking Chinese food.

What to Drink (35)
Information about the types of tea, bubble tea, liquor, and other drinks consumed with Chinese food. Includes types of Chinese tea, equipment and brewing methods, Chinese food and wine pairings, and more.

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