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Pocket Eggs with Soy-Sesame Sauce
Cooking — In Wuhan, this is a common way of cooking eggs, which were hard to come by during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, when food was tightly rationed. Serve warm over rice or noodles. Tip: Shopping Tip: Black sesame seeds are slightly more flavorful ...More…
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Banana-Bran Muffins
Cooking — By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat. Ingredient Notes: You can use ...More…
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Rice Wine-Oyster Sauce
Cooking — Complex and salty, this sauce would complement most any vegetable stir-fry. To have extra sauce, double the batch, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Ingredient Note: Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine. It is available in most ...More…
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Lion's Head Meatballs
Cooking — This is a famous dish along the Yangtze, with regional variations. In Shanghai, the sauce will be sweet and sour. In Chongqing, it will be hot and spicy. And in Wuhan...well, it will depend on the season and the mood of the chef. Make Ahead Tip: ...More…
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Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps
Cooking — Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with chile-garlic sauce and rice vinegar for extra zip; toss diced mango and strawberries with lime juice for a quick ...More…
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Five-Spice Chicken & Orange Salad
Cooking — Five-spice powder is a Chinese seasoning shortcut combining multiple flavors in one convenient package. Tossed with orange juice and chicken, it makes a terrific salad with a complex, layered taste that belies the simple recipe. Make It a Meal: ...More…
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Spiced Lime Chicken Salad
Cooking — FOR THE CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, add to the pan and cook until the chicken is well browned and tender. Remove from the pan and cut into thick slices. FOR THE SALAD: Peel the carrots lengthways into ...More…
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Warm Orzo with Corn, Olives and Tomatoes
Cooking — In a medium skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add the corn. Saute for a minute or until crisp tender. Add the tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through. Reserve. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ...More…
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Parsnips and Dill
Cooking — Lots of carrots and parsnips give old-favorite chicken noodle soup a sweet savor. To balance this effect, use the optional parsley, which is just slightly bitter. In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper and ...More…
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Radish Greens Soup
Cooking — Be sure to pick bunches of radishes with very fresh-looking leaves for this earthy, slightly bitter soup. Three 1/2 -inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, crusts trimmed Cut the bread crosswise into 3/4 -inch strips. Melt the butter in ...More…
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Candied Yams
Cooking — The dark, orange-fleshed variety of sweet potato commonly known as the yam has been a Southern staple since colonial times, and candied yams have enjoyed wide popularity since the late 19th century -- especially at Thanksgiving. Try them ...More…
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Bourbon-Spiked Sweet Potato Puree
Cooking — Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times and roast them in a large nonstick roasting pan for about 1 hour, or until soft and browned on the bottom. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove the skin, leaving as much ...More…