All Recipes

Vegetable Side Dish

Polish-Style Asparagus

Tender asparagus tips blanched to perfect tenderness, then generously draped with a golden buttered breadcrumb sauce studded with diced hard-boiled eggs. A classic Polish springside that brings out the best in fresh asparagus.

Soup

Savory Taro and Shrimp Chowder

A comforting, creamy soup featuring tender taro, plump shrimp, and silky tofu cubes in a savory broth.

35 min

Noodles

Simple Savory Noodle Toss

A quick and customizable stir-fried noodle dish where fresh vegetables are tossed directly with hot noodles for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Stir Fry

Colorful Diced Chicken Stir-Fry

A vibrant and quick stir-fry featuring tender chicken chunks tossed with wood ear mushrooms, crunchy peanuts, and colorful bell peppers.

Dry Pot

Spicy Dry-Pot Frog Legs

Tender frog legs marinated in a savory-sweet blend, then wok-fried with colorful bell peppers, aromatic ginger, and garlic in a fiery dry-pot style that delivers bold Sichuan flavors.

35 min

Stir Fry

Stir-Fried Chinese Yam with Bacon and Mushrooms

A quick, savory home-style stir-fry featuring tender Chinese yam slices paired with smoky bacon and meaty king oyster mushrooms. This dish comes together in under 20 minutes and makes a satisfying weeknight side or light main.

30 min

Seafood Main

Home-Style Pan-Fried Yellow Croaker

A classic Chinese home-cooked dish featuring crispy, golden-yellow croaker fried with aromatic ginger. Simple preparation highlights the natural flavor of the fish.

30 min

Stir Fry

Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sheets with Chives and Eggs

A quick and savory stir-fry featuring dried mung bean sheets, aromatic garlic chives, and fluffy scrambled eggs. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures and a satisfying, home-style flavor.

Seafood

Stovetop Tea-Smoked Salmon

Create aromatic, restaurant-quality smoked salmon right at home using a wok, tea leaves, and brown sugar. This technique infuses the fish with a deep, smoky flavor without needing a dedicated smoker.

Frozen Dessert

Cranberry Red Wine Ice Cream

A creamy homemade ice cream featuring tart cranberries simmered in red wine, folded into a rich custard base.

6 hours

Braised Pork

Lion's Head Meatballs

Tender pork meatballs braised in a savory brown sauce, a classic Jiangsu dish named for their lion's mane-like appearance. These oversized juicy balls are traditionally served with greens and make an impressive comfort food centerpiece.

1h 10m