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20+ Lunar and Chinese New Year Recipes

February 2, 2019 by Jeanette 13 Comments

A Collection of Lunar New Year Recipes

Bookmark this collection of Lunar and Chinese New Year Recipes in celebration of the The Lunar New Year. These Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese recipes all contain auspicious ingredients to start the new year off right. Although I was born in the U.S., my parents are immigrants of China, so I try to instill a…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, healthy choices, Resources Tagged With: Chinese New Year dishes, Chinese New Year recipes, Chinese New Year traditions, Lunar New Year, Lunar New Year dishes, Lunar New Year recipes, Year of the Horse

Chinese Poached Chicken with Ginger Soy Sauce

January 21, 2019 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Chinese Poached Chicken with Soy Ginger Sauce

Chinese Poached Chicken with Ginger Soy Sauce is a healthy and delicious way to prepare chicken. Make extra poached chicken and use in salads, soups, and noodle dishes throughout the week. 52 calories/0 Freestyle points per serving. Poaching is a virtually fat-free way of cooking chicken and fish.  Although seldom used in American kitchens, poaching…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses Tagged With: poached chicken

Spinach Tofu Dumplings Recipe

December 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Spinach Tofu Dumplings - light vegetarian dumplings, packed with protein and iron

Spinach Tofu Dumpings are healthy, delicious and packed with protein and iron. Who doesn’t love Chinese dumplings. These vegetarian dumplings are a great option if you’re looking for a healthier, lighter dumpling. I came up with these spinach tofu dumplings because I was cooking for a friend undergoing cancer treatment who needed more protein and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese dumplings, vegetarian

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups Recipe

November 29, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups - bite size spicy tuna appetizer perfect for parties

Spicy Tuna Wonton Cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer for parties. They’re easy to make and elegant enough for entertaining. My family loves spicy tuna rolls and basically anything that involves fresh ahi tuna. When we vacationed in Hawaii this past summer, I think my boys ordered ahi tuna almost every time we ate out….

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Christmas, dairy-free, Holiday Appetizers, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Oyster Sauce Tofu Recipe

October 29, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious

Oyster Sauce Tofu is a delightful vegetarian main course that is light and healthy. My dad used to make oyster sauce tofu often. I was always so surprised by how a few simple ingredients could result in such a tasty dish. Often, the most humble dishes are the most delicious ones. 58 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Low Residue Diet, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: bean curd, family, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

Oyster Sauce Scrambled Eggs Recipe

October 17, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Oyster Sauce Scrambled Eggs - a family favorite - so easy!

Oyster Sauce Scrambled Eggs are my husband’s favorite scrambled eggs. Just two ingredients transform regular scrambled eggs into a special breakfast treat. I learned how to make these oyster sauce scrambled eggs from my dad. He used to make these whenever our family visited him down in Maryland. I’ve been making these humble scrambled eggs…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: eggs, family recipe

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup

October 1, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup - healthy, delicious, easy ramen noodle soup

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup is a fast, healthy and delicious one bowl meal. I love ramen noodles. I’m pretty sure almost every college student has lived off of ramen noodle soup at some point. I know I ate my share in college. Although I love fresh ramen noodles and could eat…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, low carb, lunch, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: bok choy, kelp noodles, low carb noodles, ramen

Moo Shu Shrimp Pancakes Recipe

September 17, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Moo Shu Shrimp - healthy and delicious meal

Moo Shu Shrimp is a delicious version of the more widely known Moo Shu Pork dish found in Chinese restaurants. This protein and vegetable one-dish meal is healthy and delicious meal. When wrapped in tortillas or Chinese Mandarin pancakes, this meal is a Chinese burrito of sorts.  When I started dating my husband, I discovered…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: Chinese comfort food, Mandarin pancakes, shrimp

Mandarin Pancakes (Bao Bing 春饼) Recipe

September 15, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Mandarin Pancakes - these are similar to flour tortillas but much thinner - serve with Moo Shu Shrimp

Mandarin Pancakes are served with Moo Shu Shrimp or other fillings, similar to a burrito. When I was growing up, my mom made almost everything from scratch, including these Mandarin pancakes. These days, you can buy pre-made Mandarin pancakes at the Asian grocery store, so I feel the art of making these pancakes by hand…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, Moo Shu Shrimp

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

September 14, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - so easy, healthy and delicious

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce is an easy, healthy and delicious vegetable dish for everyday meals. I had this dish in Cantonese restaurants many times before I realized how easy it was to prepare at home. This week, I prepared a meal for one of our church families, including this side dish. Little did I…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese food, Chinese vegetables

Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe

August 15, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Vegetarian Fried Rice - simple, delicious, reheats well, perfect for meal planning

Vegetable Fried Rice is a simple, delicious meal that reheats well and serves a crowd. I’ve been making fried rice for more than 30 years, so I know how to make really good fried rice, if I say so myself. Fried rice is a crowd pleaser and reheats easily, so when my kids are home…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, lunch, Meal Planning, meal prep, Pantry Recipe, side dishes, vegetarian, Weekly Meal Plan, whole grain Tagged With: fried rice, meal prep, vegetarian

Chicken Curry Fried Rice Recipe

March 21, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Chicken Curry Fried Rice - a quick, easy and healthy one-pan dinner made with leftover cooked chicken, brown rice, carrots and peas. Toasted almonds make a nice crunchy topping.

Chicken Curry Fried Rice is a healthy and delicious one pan meal that turns leftover chicken and leftover steamed brown rice into a deliciously healthy meal. If you like curry, you will enjoy this easy curry fried rice dish. Almost everyone has had fried rice at a Chinese restaurant, but have you ever had Curry…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, whole grain Tagged With: curry powder, fried rice, leftover chicken, Recipe Redux

The Best Stir Fry Sauce Recipe

March 7, 2018 by Jeanette 44 Comments

The Best Chinese Stir Fry Sauce - make a batch of this special sauce and you can make stir fries anytime easily

Make a batch of the Best Stir Fry Sauce and you can make a stir fry meal any day of the week easily. Although you can buy stir-fry sauces off the supermarket shelf, many include ingredients that would never be used in stir-fry if you made it from scratch. Homemade stir fry sauce is easy…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, College Meals, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese stir fry sauce, homemade stir fry sauce, Oyster Sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce

Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame Seaweed, Rice and Egg

February 26, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Miso Soup with Tofu Wakame Seaweed Rice and Egg - this is a Japanese inspired breakfast bowl that's healthy, hearty and comforting. It's packed with minerals, nutrients and protein. A great way to start the day off!

This Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame Seaweed, Rice and Egg is a nutritious and comforting vegetarian breakfast bowl, packed with protein and minerals. I used to make Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame, Rice and Egg for my kids’ breakfast when they were young, but haven’t made it in a while. It’s not your typical American breakfast,…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, soups, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast bowl, Japanese breakfast, miso, savory breakfast, vegetarian

Instant Pot Chinese Barbecue Spareribs

February 19, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Chinese Barbecue Spareribs - these popular spareribs take 20 minutes to cook; broil 3 minutes to finish

Instant Pot Chinese Barbecue Spareribs are cooked in just 20 minutes, and then browned for 3 minutes under the broiler. Char siu or barbecue spareribs are popular in Chinese restaurants, and can be prepared easily in your own kitchen. Pressure steaming ribs results in juicy, tender ribs. I’ve been wanting to try my Auntie Florence’s…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Auntie Florence, char siu spareribs, Florence Lin, Instant Pot, pressure cooker

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake (Instant Pot)

February 14, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake - celebrate Chinese New Year with this traditional steamed mochi-like cake. Make in Instant Pot or steam.

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake is a traditional sweet enjoyed during Chinese New Year. Adzuki beans add texture to this soft, sticky rice cake. This is one of many sticky rice recipes my mom has collected over the years. I have a black binder full of her favorite recipes, and I have sectioned off a…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese New Year recipe, Chinese sticky rice, Lunar New Year recipe, Mom's recipe, symbolic foods for Chinese New Year

Chinese Jujube Date Sticky Rice Cake Recipe

February 12, 2018 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Jujube Date Sticky Rice Cake - traditional Chinese New Year sticky rice cake made with jujube date jam

Chinese Jujube Date Sticky Rice Cake is a traditional sweet treat served during Chinese New Year. It has a sticky, taffy-like consistency, and a sweet roasted fragrance and flavor from the jujube date jam (made with dried jujube dates). For the past several years, I’ve been trying new sticky rice cake recipes from my mom’s collection…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Instant Pot Tagged With: Auntie Florence, Chinese New Year, Florence Lin, jujube date jam, Lunar New Year, sticky rice cake

Jujube Date Jam Recipe (Instant Pot)

February 11, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Jujube Date Jam - made from dried jujube dates, this jam has a deep rich flavor - used in Chinese New Year sticky rice cake

Jujube Date Jam is made with dried jujube dates, which have a rich, caramel like flavor. As a kid, I fondly remember knocking down the ripe, speckled dates off the jujube date tree my dad planted in our front yard. We had a really long stick reserved just for this purpose. Fresh jujube dates are…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, side dishes Tagged With: Auntie Florence, jujube date jam, jujube date puree, jujube date sticky rice cake, jujube dates

Florence Lin’s Chinese Spring Rolls Recipe

February 7, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Florence Lin's Chinese Spring Rolls - traditional Shanghai Spring rolls are light and crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Serve for Chinese New Year or any special occasion

Florence Lin’s Chinese Spring Rolls are a traditional Shanghai style dish that are light and crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. These spring rolls are nothing like egg rolls or spring rolls you often see at Chinese restaurants here in the U.S. The juicy filling is made with chicken (pork is often…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Chinese New Year Tagged With: Chinese New Year, Florence Lin, Lunar New Year, Shanghai recipe, tribute

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice

February 5, 2018 by Jeanette 28 Comments

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice - traditional Chinese dish featuring Chinese sausage, chicken and shitake mushrooms; 12 minutes cooking time using pressure cooker setting

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice is made with short grain sweet rice and features Chinese sausage, chicken and shitake mushrooms. This sticky rice dish is one of the fond food memories I have from my childhood. My mom used to make something similar for our potluck lunches after church. Every Sunday, we met at my…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, Dinner, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Chinese New Year, Chinese sticky rice, Lunar New Year, Lunar New Year recipes

Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings

January 22, 2018 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings - these wings are sweet, spicy and perfect for a party. You can oven bake them or grill them - the marinade is the key

Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings are finger licking good – sticky, sweet and a little spicy. My love for chicken wings goes back to my college days in upstate New York when I was first introduced to Buffalo chicken wings. I think my husband (boyfriend at the time) and I must have ordered chicken wings…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Super Bowl Tagged With: Asian, chicken wings, finger food, gochujang, Korean, Super Bowl

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