World & Regional Cuisine

Although many theories exist surrounding the notion that certain foods nourish specific body organs, Chinese medicine maintains the concept of nourishing organs, including the spleen, with...

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!

The Chinese Buddhism Diet consists of avoiding all meat products, or eating a vegetarian diet. Vegetarianism is consistent with Buddhist principles, which teach that one should do no harm,...

We all have moments of weakness. One of mine is Chinese food. I love eating it, but know that I don't always choose the best food options and know that I have problems controlling how much I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While dieters may think that Chinese food is a good alternative when looking for restaurant options, they still must consider all the calories that are in the prepared dishes. Sauces, coating and...

The Chinese, like any other culture, have needed to place a priority on food collection and preparation. The Chinese, in fact, have put so much emphasis on meals that they have long recognized...

This is the recipe for the chili oil served in Chinese restaurants as condiments. It can usually be found on the condiment tray on tables. Or sometimes you have to ask your waiter. A few years...

Nowhere in the world of food is there a symbol as familiar and beloved as the Chinese Fortune cookie. Though it is most closely associated with Chinese culture and cuisine, there is strong...

On the surface, Chinese food seems healthy enough. Chinese food, whether it's at a family restaurant, a chain fast food place, or Chinese take-out, can be healthy. But choosing the wrong things to...

San Frncisco's China Town is wonderful! There's so much to choose from and it's all good. I love staying at the Triton hotel across the street from the gate to China Town because I know how...

Finding great Chinese food in Los Angeles is not that hard. I like great chinese food at a great price! I also like the whole chinese vibe and experience when eating at a chinese restaurant.

Asia is a large continent with many diverse cooking techniques. Learning basic techniques from different traditions is fun, and it's also a good way to become aware of other food preparation...

Chinese legend holds that a revolutionary named Chu Yuang Chang made the first fortune cookies in China during the 14th century Mongolian invasion. He disguised himself as a Taoist priest and...

Chinese food is one of the healthiest food choices available. Jeffrey Nevid, author of the book, "Health in the New Millennium," encourages restaurant patrons to eat Chinese food the "Chinese way,...

Imagine the juicy kung-pao chicken and sweet-and-sour pork that you had last time at a Chinese restaurant. Just the thought make my month water. Chinese food is indeed delicious and inexpensive....

Just about everyone loves to take a break from cooking to order Chinese take-out. It's quick, easy and usually comes with more than enough food for one person or one meal. However, the price might...

Chinese fortune cookies are not, in fact, Chinese. They are an American invention, most likely having been developed in California as a modification of a similarly shaped Japanese cookie.

Make dinner a fun family get-together by creating themed meals. Use themed dinners to celebrate a special occasion or simply to treat your family with something special. They will appreciate the...

Pancit is the Filipino version of Chinese Chow Mein. It is one of the most versatile and popular dishes of Filipino cuisine, and can be made with many different ingredients from pork to shrimp. ...

Traditional Chinese cuisine tends to be a very balanced diet, with a heavier emphasis on vegetables and vegetable based foods paired around simple rice starches. Traditionally, China has had a...

New information has been surfacing about fortune cookies that places their origins outside of China and in 19th-century Japan.

Fortune cookies, which are indelibly associated with Chinese cuisine, are actually an American invention. Fortune cookies have a nebulous history; some credit their invention to a Japanese...

Chinese food served in the United States comes from different regions of China. The more popular Chinese foods are the Cantonese and the Szechuan cooking styles. Some restaurants serve original...

There are various types of Chinese noodles, including noodles made from wheat or rice flour. They can be cooked in the same way that regular pasta is cooked, but Chinese noodles generally cook...

Bok choy is a Chinese vegetable that is also known as Chinese cabbage, bak choi, paak choi, Chinese chard cabbage, Chinese mustard cabbage, Chinese white cabbage, petsai, white celery mustard and...

When my family has a craving for Chinese food but we either don't have the money to go out or we don't have the time to drive to the nearest Chinese restaurant (thirty miles from where we live) I...

My husband grew up in Springfield, Missouri and that city has a lot of Chinese Restaurants. My husband loves cashew chicken and he learned how to make it at home. It's really easy to make Chinese...

For those trying to watch their weight, dinner out at a Chinese restaurant can be a calorie pit. However, by selecting your meal carefully, it's possible to not feel deprived and to leave with a...

Fortune cookies are recognizable to anyone who has eaten at a Chinese restaurant. Most often they are served as a dessert, one per person, and usually are placed on the table with the final bill....

A lot of Chinese food involves pork, beef and chicken, but there are also a lot of other dishes that do not contain meat. Some of these foods are side dishes and others are main courses.

It is difficult to find healthy food at a Chinese buffet, due to the sauces and preparation methods used to create many dishes. If you avoid sauces and unnecessary side dishes, however, it is...

In Chinese food, such as this Beijing chicken recipe, seasoning is an important part of making the vegetables. Season the vegetables for Beijing chicken with tips from a chef in this free video on...

For Beijing chicken, the chicken needs to be sautéed with oil and seasoning. Cook Beijing chicken with tips from a chef in this free video on Chinese food recipes.

Adding sesame seeds to this Beijing chicken recipe gives the dish flavor and a Chinese food taste. Toast sesame seeds for Beijing chicken with tips from a chef in this free video on Chinese food...

Beijing chicken is a unique Chinese food recipe that is full of unique flavors and textures. Serve Beijing chicken with tips from a chef in this free video on Chinese food recipes.

Although Chinese meals typically include a number of vegetables, rice and noodles, the preparation in most restaurants often negates the nutritional value of the food. Deep frying, heavy sauces...

Whether it’s eat in or take out, Chinese food is a comfort for many. However, between the large portions and endless fried options--it can be hard to know how to make healthy choices. On another...

Who doesn't love to go out for Chinese food with their friends and family? At the same time, in this day and age, who doesn't worry about their health and eating habits? Don't let your fear of...

This is another in my continuing series on making and serving easy budget Asian dishes, geared to new cooks. This is one of my favorite Chinese preparations, and is a favorite of many Chinese...

It can be difficult to know where your food originated sometimes. For example, recently some eggs from China were found to be contaminated with melanine, but these eggs were sold in bulk and...

Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, second to water. Very little of it is grown in the United States. In fact, an overwhelming majority of tea is imported from other countries,...

If you're vacationing in Minneapolis and are hungry for authentic Chinese food, you're in luck. Minneapolis has a large Chinese-American population, and there are dozens of options for authentic...