All Recipes

Appetizer

Drunken Edamame with Fermented Grain Liquor

Tender edamame pods soaked in fragrant fermented grain liquor, a classic Shanghainese bar snack with savory, slightly sweet flavors and aromatic depth. Perfect as an appetizer or with drinks.

21 min

Main Dish

Fluffy Potato Meatballs

These tender potato meatballs blend creamy mashed potatoes with savory ground pork, bright carrot blossoms, and a hint of fresh lettuce for a delightful twist on classic comfort food.

36 min

Comfort Food

Soy-Braised Pork Liver

Tender pork liver simmered in a rich, aromatic blend of soy sauce and warm spices.

2h 50m

One Pot Meals

Chinese Bacon Clay Pot Rice

A satisfying Cantonese-style rice dish featuring smoky cured pork, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, all cooked to perfection in a traditional clay pot.

55 min

Preserved Vegetables

Spicy Pickled Daikon Strips

Crispy, tender daikon radish pieces marinated in a savory-sweet-spicy sauce, then dried to perfection. A traditional Chinese preserved vegetable that's perfect as a side dish or snack.

8h 30m

Bread Machine

Purple Sweet Potato Two-Color Toast

A stunning bread machine loaf featuring swirled purple sweet potato and golden bread dough. The vibrant contrast makes this homemade toast as beautiful as it is delicious.

3h 20m

Dessert

Purple Sweet Potato Cloud with Tangy Yogurt

A velvety smooth purple sweet potato puree topped with creamy yogurt and fresh mint. This elegant yet simple dessert transforms humble purple sweet potatoes into a stunning purple-hued treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

40 min

Cold Appetizer

Spinach with Toasted Walnuts and Tangy Dressing

A refreshing cold appetizer from Northern China featuring tender blanched spinach tossed with crunchy toasted walnuts and a balanced sweet-tangy vinegar dressing.

20 min

Appetizer

Seasoned Seaweed Salad

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender seaweed tossed in a savory garlic and sesame dressing. Light, briny, and packed with umami—this dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect starter or side.

15 min

Cold Salad

Chilled Celery & Bean Strip Salad

A crisp, refreshing side that pairs tender bean strips with crunchy celery in a savory, slightly spicy garlic dressing, topped with toasted peanuts and sesame.

15 min

Bread Rolls

Golden Raisin Dinner Rolls

Soft, pillowy dinner rolls studded with sweet raisins and baked until golden. These small buns are perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal, with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.

2h 23m