All Recipes

Side Dish

Refreshing Radish

Crisp white radish slices marinated in a sweet, sour, and savory sauce.

2 hours

Main Dish

This was my first attempt at braised beef, a nice change from the usual stewed or red-cooked preparations. The beef shank is marinated with salt and Sichuan peppercorns, then slow-braised with aromatics until tender, and served with a simple, zesty dipping sauce.

2 hours

Bread & Buns

Brioche Bread

This rich brioche bread is made with a generous amount of butter and eggs, resulting in a soft, fragrant loaf. The dough is kneaded until smooth and developed, then baked to a golden finish.

3h 40m

Side Dish

Braised Eggplant Strips in Sauce

Braised eggplant strips stir-fried with a savory sauce made from sweet bean sauce and broad bean paste.

30 min

Dessert

Coconut Chocolate Nougat

Coconut Chocolate Nougat is a chewy, sweet confection made with melted marshmallows, butter, and milk powder, enriched with cocoa, coconut flakes, roasted peanuts, and raisins.

30 min

Appetizer

Tossed Jellyfish

Tossed Jellyfish is a refreshing cold appetizer featuring soaked jellyfish strips tossed in a savory, tangy dressing of oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

10 min

Main Dish

Ten Auspicious Vegetables

This vegetarian dish combines a variety of ingredients in a large batch, offering a refreshing and light balance to rich holiday meals.

30 min

Main Dish

Steamed Chicken Feet

Steamed chicken feet are a simple and delicious dish prepared by blanching the feet with cooking wine, then steaming them with ginger, green onion, and salt.

1h 0m

Bread & Buns

Multicolored Wotou

These multicolored wotou are steamed cornmeal buns filled with a savory stir-fry of pork and mixed vegetables. The dough combines cornmeal, bean flour, and millet flour with a little wheat flour for a softer texture.

45 min

Side Dish

Stir-Fried Two Shreds

Stir-Fried Two Shreds is a simple home-style stir-fry featuring napa cabbage and carrots. It is quick to prepare, nutritious, and offers a flavor that appeals to everyday tastes.

10 min

Main Dish

Oil-Blanched Pig's Heart

Oil-Blanched Pig's Heart is a unique and flavorful dish featuring tender sliced pork heart dressed with a sizzling hot oil infusion and aromatic seasonings.

1h 0m