Chinese Food

An aphorism about Chinese cooking holds that the Chinese eat every part of the duck except the quack and eat everything with four legs except the table. Periodic famines led Chinese people, of...

Are you craving delicious, authentic Chinese food? While a recommendation is always the best, here are tips my family and I use to find the best restaurants!

If someone in your family loves Chinese food or even yourself, here you will find one of the delicious recipes. Why don't you prepare this sesame chicken for a fraction the fat and calories at...

Noodle stir-fry dishes are ever lasting. Here is a Chinese noodle dish -- The Sichuan spicy stir fry noodles, with beef, onions, and bell peppers. Allow at least 4 hours to marinate beef. Easy...

Chinese brown sauce is a delicious and simple condiment you can add to stir fried vegetables, rice, and noodles, or even use as a dipping sauce for wantons and eggrolls. Brown sauce freezes well,...

Buffets are one of the most popular ways to eat restaurant food. Who doesn’t like a food bar made up of cuisines from several different ethnic groups. Who doesn’t like a full salad bar, isles...

Thoughts of chopsticks bring to mind that famous scene in the movie Karate Kid where Ralph Macchio uses the chopsticks first try to catch a fly. He can't believe his luck. His teacher gets mad...

Sichuan cuisine (also spelled Szechuan) is perhaps the most popular of the eight major academies of Chinese culinary art. The history of Sichuan cuisine, originating in Sichuan province in western...

Fresh crab is an expensive restaurant delicacy for most of us. There are many great recipes for fresh crab, but most of us are afraid to try preparing this hard-shelled crustacean at home. It's...

Fried crabs are a common Chinese dish, seen on the menus of many neighborhood restaurants and prepared on a regular basis in homes for family dinners or special occasions. Mixing the intense, bold...

Baked gammon with pineapple chunks combines typical Chinese ingredients like star anise, palm sugar and Chinese beer with flavors found in more continental cuisines like cinnamon, Dijon mustard,...

Chinese dumplings are traditional food eaten in China and Chinese communities overseas. It is very versatile because the fillings can go from meat to vegan. In many places outside the Chinese...

Orange chicken is a very popular Chinese dish in America. In fact, Panda Express sells about 38 million pounds of orange chicken in a year. It’s a Chinese American dish of Hunan origin that can...

When we think of Sichuan (also spelled Szechuan) cuisine, we often have the impression of the food being hot and spicy. And we are talking about extreme hot eats that can make tears flowing down...

Most recipes for Kung Pao Chicken are mostly chicken with maybe some green onions, water chestnuts and cut up dried chilies. Other recipes add vegetables to the recipe. Since I enjoy...

Braised pork with oysters and dried seaweed is a dish commonly served on the tables of fine restaurants in and around Singapore. Combining ingredients commonly found in Chinese cooking in an...

Chicken, pineapple and chestnut casserole is a dish most commonly seen in the holiday months at banquet dinners and family gatherings. Combining classic Chinese ingredients such as button...

Chinese braised beef brisket is a dish commonly found on the tables of homes and small restaurants throughout China. The recipe combines thickly sliced beef brisket with typical Chinese...

Stir-fried frog's legs are a common item seen on the menu of many fancy banquets and holiday gatherings all over China. Borrowing a bit from French cooking, chefs have been preparing stir-fried...

Mutton curry is a dish that borrows ingredients from both Indian and Chinese cooking, fusing traditional Chinese spices like white pepper, coriander and ginger with typical Indian ingredients...

Chop Suey is not a traditional Chinese Dish. It was created in the United States by the Chinese Immigrants, most likely in San Francisco. Chop Suey or in Mandarin, “tsa sui” literally means...

Scrambled eggs with crab and shark's fin is a dish that was invented in the home kitchens and small restaurants of Singapore and its surrounding areas. Made with typically Chinese ingredients such...

Roast turkey with pork and rice stuffing is a traditional dish served at Christmas banquets and family gatherings in China. Borrowing heavily from the typical American Thanksgiving holiday menu,...

Chicken fried rice is a quick and easy one-pot meal. The recipe can be adjusted to your taste preferences. If you like spicy food, for example, add a bit more hot pepper than is called for, or...

Chinese cuisine has become an American staple ever since Chinatown in San Francisco started offering carry-out with iconic white boxes. Though convenient to order, Chinese food can be made easily...

Chow Mein is one of my favorite Chinese dishes but I do not really enjoy the thicker egg noodles. Instead I love to make my Chow Mein with the thinner rice noodles. It’s a better tasting noodle...

Wulong tea is a type of green tea which boasts many weight loss benefits, including fat burning, an increase in metabolism, and fat absorption. According to www.amazing-green-tea.com, the FDA has...

Five-spice powder is a seasoning blend most often used in Chinese cuisine but also seen in other Asian cooking. This pungent seasoning is the traditional spice used in Peking duck, but its...

Many think of Chinese food as "healthy," but Chinese food can have a lot more calories than you think. Educate yourself before indulging, and your waistline will thank you.

The variety of herbs and spices used around the world is tremendous. One of the richest culinary and herbal traditions is that of the Chinese. Chinese culture is perhaps the oldest continually...

The success of any Stir Fry is always in the Sauce. This is especially true when it comes to a Stir Fry with tofu since tofu has very little flavor. Basically, tofu absorbs the flavors around it...

These egg rolls are very delicious, and not as complicated to make as it might seem. If you don't like sausage, simply replace it with another meat, like chicken. If you don't like meat, simply...

Make chicken stir-fry for a quick, easy dinner. For best results, cook chicken stir-fry in a wok, but it's possible to cook in a large frying pan. A wok is a pan with high sides and a rounded...

Beef serondeng is a Chinese appetizer recipe commonly seen on restaurant and catering menus, particularly during important holiday feasts and banquets. Combining rump steak, grated coconut with...

Shark's fin soup is a traditional Chinese recipe commonly served at upscale events and banquet dinners. Considered a delicacy in the West, shark's fin soup does not often appear on restaurant...

Crabs in tomato curry sauce is a simple recipe with origins that can be traced back to both China and India. While crab is not a typical ingredient found in most Indian cooking, Chinese chefs have...

Sauteed prawns in lemongrass and coconut sauce is a traditional Chinese recipe often served at holiday parties and important banquet dinners as an appetizer. Combining fresh prawns with homemade...

Lemon roasted chicken with apricot and plum sauce is a recipe with origins that can be traced to the big cities of China, when it is often served during the holidays as a special dinner or banquet...

Baked Spanish mackerel with coconut cream sauce is a dish based on a traditional Chinese appetizer, often associated with banquet dinners and holiday parties. Using Spanish mackerel instead of the...

Chinese beef and noodles is a very popular Asian dish and can be found on nearly every Chinese restaurant menu. It is a very easy and quick meal to make for family and friends and involves very...

Yams are not only a staple of American holiday feasts, they are also used in some Chinese and Malaysian recipes. Because sweet yams have a delicious flavor and texture, they can be used to make a...

One of my favorite Chinese dishes is fried rice. Fish Fried rice is especially good and tasty. Below is my article on how to make a very good Fish Fried Rice.

Turmeric and yogurt chicken is a classic Chinese dish with origins that can be traced back to the home kitchens and small restaurants of Singapore. Using classic Chinese spices such as turmeric,...

Chinese food is always very popular here in America. Many people in America frequently eating dinners with Chinese dishes such as wonton soup, chow mein and fried rice. With the vast opening of...

This is a simple & quick way to make Chinese Chicken Fried Rice. It’s prepared with a mix of stir fried veggies & chicken tossed in aromatic flavors of garlic, ginger & authentic...

Wontons are a delicious chinese dumpling. There are many types of filling (such as shrimp, oysters, carrots, etc.) but here we will be makeing wontons with pork, and trust me, its worth the effort!

This tasty fried rice recipe is easy to make and makes an excellent side dish Also a great way to use leftover cooked rice!

One of my favorite dishes to make and to eat are Stir Fry Recipes but I have never considered making them with a spicy sausage until recently and it came out very tasty. Below is my recipe and my...

Cooking with a wok is easy, provided you follow some simple guidelines. Wok cooking originated with the Chinese and is rapid cooking over high heat in a minimal amount of oil. Remember that the...

A jujube is a fleshy, dark red fruit that grows on old world trees of the genus ziziphus. It is also known as a red date or a Chinese date and is commonly used in traditional Chinese and Indian...