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Jul 1, 2025

Singapore Noodles

Jul 1, 2025

Singapore Noodles

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These Singapore noodles, tossed with shrimp, Chinese barbecue pork, and vegetables, are a popular dish traditional to Cantonese and Chinese American takeout restaurants. 

Singapore Noodles in two red rimmed bowls.


These noodles are rich in flavor from chicken broth, soy sauce and other seasonings, along with Madras curry powder, and are tossed with Chinese barbecue pork, shrimp, scallions, and red bell peppers. 

Mar 8, 2025

Orange Chicken {copycat Panda Express}

Mar 8, 2025

Orange Chicken {copycat Panda Express}

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I've been on a quest to find an orange chicken recipe that tops the one from the chain with the happy panda. 

Orange Chicken {copycat Panda Express} in a bowl.


I'm a little obsessed with orange chicken because, if you ask my oldest grandson what is all time favorite food is, he will tell you that it is orange chicken, and I have been on a quest to find the recipe that beats his favorite take-out version.

Jun 23, 2024

Barbecue Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls (Chinese Take-Out Style)

Jun 23, 2024

Barbecue Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls (Chinese Take-Out Style)

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These barbecue pork and shrimp egg rolls are a super flavorful and crunchy snack, appetizer, or even main dish. Plus, they are fun to make!

Barbecue Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls on a whiteplate with a small bowl of dipping sauce.


Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls are such a quintessential Chinese take-out appetizer. They are also one of my favorite comfort foods. 

Ham, Shrimp, and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice

Ham, Shrimp, and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice

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This ham, shrimp, and Chinese sausage fried rice is a fast and easy way to toss together a wonderful and flavorful dish. It comes together in just a few minutes. 

2 bowls of Ham, Shrimp, and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice.


This fried rice recipe is wonderful with these specific ingredients, but you could also use the instructions for this fried rice to create your own version. 

Jun 8, 2024

Dry-Fried Sichuan Beans

Jun 8, 2024

Dry-Fried Sichuan Beans

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These dry-fried Sichuan beans are intensely flavorful. 

Two bowls of Dry-Fried Sichuan Beans.


"What is dry stir-frying?" you ask. It's a technique (gon chau) that intensifies flavors by slightly charring ingredients over lower heat over a longer period of time. 

Jun 4, 2024

Barbecued Pork Lo Mein

Jun 4, 2024

Barbecued Pork Lo Mein

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This barbecued pork lo mein is a wonderful Chinese take-out style dinner that will satisfy your cravings. 

Barbecued Pork Lo Mein in individual bowls.


This barbecue pork lo mein is one of my favorite Chinese take-out style dishes that you can easily make at home. 

May 22, 2024

Kung Pao Chicken

May 22, 2024

Kung Pao Chicken

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Kung Pao Chicken is one of my all time favorite stir fries, and this is the absolute best version I have tried so far. 

Kung Pao Chicken in a bowl.


I love the underlying heat, the amazing sauce, and, of course, the peanuts. 

Apr 27, 2024

Stir-Fried Cellophane Noodles with Enoki Mushrooms

Apr 27, 2024

Stir-Fried Cellophane Noodles with Enoki Mushrooms

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You need to try these stir-fried cellophane noodles with enoki mushrooms, carrots, and snow peas tossed in a flavorful sauce of chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame oil. They're soooo good! 

Stir-Fried Cellophane Noodles with Enoki Mushrooms in a blue patterned bowl.


The transparent noodles absorb the wonderful flavors from the sauce. This stir-fry is super easy and amazingly delicious. 

Jan 15, 2024

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots, Celery, and Chiles

Jan 15, 2024

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Carrots, Celery, and Chiles

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This spicy stir-fried beef with carrots, celery, and chiles is wonderful meaty dish. You can serve it as dinner for four with rice or noodles, or as part of a multi-course meal for a crowd. 

Spicy Stir-Fried Beef in a blue patterned bowl with a bowl of rice.



This succulent stir-fry is intensely flavored with the beef, vegetables, and chiles, and is stir-fried with a bit of soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and scallions, along with some salt and pepper. 

Dec 30, 2023

Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Chili

Dec 30, 2023

Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Chili

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This Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Chili is a surprisingly crisp and refreshing hot dish that can be served as a side dish with stir-fries, soups, and braises. 

Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Garlic Chili in a bowl.


This romaine lettuce stir-fry is a quick, easy, and wonderful way to enjoy a light and crispy vegetable side dish, especially when you are bored with salads. Plus, it's a great way to use that "about-to-wilt" extra head of lettuce you bought so you don't let it go to waste. 

Jul 15, 2023

Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Vegetables and Ginger

Jul 15, 2023

Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Vegetables and Ginger

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This stir-fried brown rice with vegetables and ginger is an easy main course for lunch, as well as a delicious side dish for a multi-course dinner. 

Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Vegetables and Ginger in a bowl with scallions.


It's a great dish to make when you want to use up those last carrots and mushrooms in your vegetable bin along with leftover day old brown rice you have in the fridge. 

Jun 10, 2023

Stir-Fried Squid with Black Bean Sauce

Jun 10, 2023

Stir-Fried Squid with Black Bean Sauce

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This Stir-Fried Squid with Black Bean Sauce is incredibly rich and tasty.

Stir-Fried Squid with Black Bean Sauce in a bowl.


This stir fried squid recipe was developed by Chef Danny Chanwho taught it to Grace Young, for her book, Stir Frying to the Sky's Edge. In fact, he contributed several recipes to the book, including Cantonese Pork with Chinese Broccoli, Stir-Fried Salmon with Wine Sauce, and Hong Kong Style Silky Stir-Fried Minced Beef

Apr 1, 2023

Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots

Apr 1, 2023

Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots

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This Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots recipe is filled with tender marinated beef and crunchy carrots, and tossed in a delicious peppery West Indian hot sauce. 

Chinese Jamaican Stir-Fried Beef and Carrots in a white bowl.


This recipe has a simple list of ingredients and is one of the easiest stir-fry dishes to make. The flavors are a fusion of Chinese and Jamaican ingredients. 

Mar 4, 2023

Beef Chow Fun

Mar 4, 2023

Beef Chow Fun

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Beef Chow Fun (gon chow ngau huo) is a Cantonese noodle dish made with haw fun, noodles made in broad sheets from a rice batter that is steamed on lightly oiled sheet pans. 

Beef Chow Fun in a bowl.


These haw fun noodles are sold at room temperature on the day they are made, and are best used the same day. You can't really refrigerate them because they will become hard and must be steamed again to soften. 

Aug 6, 2022

Chinese Cuban Fried Rice

Aug 6, 2022

Chinese Cuban Fried Rice

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This Chinese Cuban fried rice, or arroz frito, is a wonderful combination of ingredients tossed together in just a few minutes. 

Chinese Cuban Fried Rice in small bowls with eggs.



There is no one recipe for Chinese Cuban fried rice. Each Cuban family has their own. However, some of the common ingredients include some sort of protein such as pork, ham, Spam, or shrimp, and soy sauce (typically dark soy sauce), or salsa china.  

Aug 3, 2022

Zucchini Fried Rice

Aug 3, 2022

Zucchini Fried Rice

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This zucchini fried rice, with garlic, Parmesan, tomatoes, and thyme, is a deliciously Italian-ish take on fried rice.  

Zucchini Fried Rice in a white bowl.


This zucchini fried rice makes the most of the bounty of summer squash that is available this time of year. 

Apr 9, 2022

Stir-Fried Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Carrots

Apr 9, 2022

Stir-Fried Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Carrots

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These Stir-Fried Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Carrots are so incredibly flavorful. They are the perfect holiday side dish. 

Stir-Fried Balsamic and Ginger Glazed Carrots in a bowl.



The first time I tasted one of these carrots straight from the wok, I nearly swooned. They are that tasty. 

Nov 19, 2021

Stir-Fried Scallops and Broccoli

Nov 19, 2021

Stir-Fried Scallops and Broccoli

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If you love scallops, be sure to try this scallop and broccoli stir-fry. It's loaded with fresh vegetables and sweet tender scallops. 

Stir-Fried Scallops and Broccoli in bowls.

 



Along with broccoli, this stir fry includes fresh yellow squash, canned baby corn, and snow peas to round out the vegetable goodness. You can prepare it in a wok or, if you don't have a wok, a large skillet. 

Feb 6, 2021

Stir-Fried Clams in Bean Sauce with Chilies and Green Peppers

Feb 6, 2021

Stir-Fried Clams in Bean Sauce with Chilies and Green Peppers

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These stir-fried clams in bean sauce with chilies and green peppers are so flavorful and rich tasting. The sauce turned out so delicious that I wish I could bottle it.

Stir-Fried Clams in Bean Sauce with Chilies




My favorite local seafood restaurant serves clams in a delicious spicy sauce that you soak up with slices of cheesy garlic bread. The dish is on the appetizer menu, but I order it as my entree, along with a salad. Heaven!

Jan 12, 2020

Stir-Fried Bagels with Cabbage and Bacon

Jan 12, 2020

Stir-Fried Bagels with Cabbage and Bacon

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This recipe for stir-fried bagels with cabbage and bacon is so completely and unexpectedly delicious! 


Stir-Fried Bagels with Cabbage and Bacon





This recipe for Stir-Fried Bagels with cabbage and bacon is an invention of the staff of Lejen Chen's bagel shop in Beijing. Entrepreneur Lejen Chen was born in Taiwan, raised in Brooklyn, and wanted a taste of New York when she moved to China. Her bagel shop is called Mrs. Shanen's Bagels.