Liangfen is a popular northern Chinese dish that is also often consumed in Sichuan and Qinghai, consisting of slices or strips of starch jelly tossed in a savory, spicy sauce that is topped with various garnishes. The jelly is predominantly made from mung bean starch, but pea starch, sweet potato starch, and wheat starch are …
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Galinha à Africana
Influenced by African and Portuguese cuisine, galinha à Africana is a chicken dish traditionally associated with Macau. It is made with barbecued chicken that is coated with a spicy sauce usually consisting of peanuts, coconut milk, paprika, grated coconut, and shallots. Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and the story says that the dish was invented by …
Soup buns (Tangbao)
The name tangbao or tangbaozi refers to a broad group of steamed Chinese soup-filled dumplings. Depending on the origin, dumplings can be made with leavened or plain dumpling dough which is usually wrapped around a gelatinous filling, twisted and sealed at the top, and then steamed. While they steam, the firm filling (usually made with minced pork …
Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal or line with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into a large rectangle and transfer to prepared baking sheet. 2. Peel pumpkin with a vegetable peeler, then shave flesh into thin ribbons to equal 2 cups. Combine pumpkin, chorizo, …
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata
Directions 1. Cook pasta per package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain pasta and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sage and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel–lined plate; when cool, crumble into pieces. …
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Broiled Broccolini and Capers
Directions Step 1 Heat broiler to high with oven rack 4 inches from heat. Toss together Broccolini, garlic, oil, capers, and red pepper (if desired) on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper. Broil until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss with vinegar.
Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs
Directions 1. Pour marinara into a 5- or 6- quart slow cooker. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Heat oven to broil with oven rack 4 inches from heat. Toss together Parmesan, panko, parsley, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add sausage, beef, and spinach; gently mix to …
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Parsley-Garlic Bread
Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub bread with olive oil, then garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans
This slow cooker chili is as filling as its meatier mainstay because of its hearty helping of high-protein wheat berries and kidney beans. Directions Step 1Combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, carrot, poblano, wheat berries, and 3/4 cup water in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. …
Smothered Pork Chops with Broccoli and Mushrooms
We swapped the notoriously high-fat sauce in the traditional smothered dish for a lighter version made with white wine, crème fraîche, and a bit of Dijon. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together mushrooms and 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. Push mushrooms …
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Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This cold-night staple serves up ample creamy gooeyness, while a stealthy vegetable (puréed cauliflower!) boosts vitamins and fiber. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Step 2Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cauliflower, garlic, and onion. Season with salt. …
Roasted Mushroom and Bacon Dutch Baby
A savory Dutch baby, also known as a German pancake, is topped with melted cheese and a rich mix of mushrooms, bacon, and spicy scallions. Directions Step 1 Set oven racks in middle and upper positions. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place mushrooms and bacon on a rimmed baking sheet. Place on top rack in oven …
White Wine Coq Au Vin
Coq au vin (“chicken in wine”) is one of those classic full-on comfort foods that are so good it’s difficult, once you’ve had it, to imagine a time before it existed. The dish is a staple all over the French countryside, where there are dozens of regional variations, but it took Julia Child and her …
Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes
This roast chicken dinner is so easy to make and full of flavorful vegetables, including roasted fennel and tomatoes. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together fennel wedges, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Step 2Toss together fennel seed, coriander, and lemon zest …
Seared Sausage with Cabbage and Pink Lady Apples
This quick and easy sausage dinner gets its flavor from fresh Pink Lady apples and a big splash of apple cider. Directions 1. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate. 2. Reduce heat to medium …
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Stir-fry shrimps (You bao xia)
Stir-fry shrimps or you bao xia is a Chinese dish where whole shrimps are stir-fried in a wok until crispy. They are then soaked in a savory sauce that typically consists of chicken broth, black vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and Shaoxing wine. Scallions and ginger slices are often used during the cooking process, but they might also …
Dongpo pork (Dōngpō ròu)
The traditional Hangzhou’s trademark dish of red-cooked pork belly, Dōngpō ròu, is built with a handful of Chinese staple ingredients like ginger, scallions, soy sauce and, most importantly, Shàoxīng rice cooking wine, an essential ingredient for red-cooked meals. The meat (with the skin on) is typically browned in fat, simmered twice, braised, sautéed, and finally steamed, …
Sweet and sour spare ribs (Tang cu pai gu)
Sweet and sour spare ribs is a popular Chinese dish that is mostly consumed in restaurants since it is somewhat hard to prepare it at home. Spare ribs are first marinated, deep-fried, then dipped in Chinese sweet and sour sauce. Traditionally, the dish is served as an appetizer and is extremely popular in the southern parts of …
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Roast suckling pig (Siu yuk)
A version of typical Cantonese siu mei (roasted meat dishes), siu yuk is a hefty meal that is mostly consumed in small quantities, made by roasting a whole, seasoned pig in charcoal furnaces at very high temperatures, resulting in succulent, tender meat and crispy skin. Traditionally, the meat is served as it is, but it …
Mantou
Mantou are Chinese steamed buns that are usually prepared plain, without any filling on the inside. It is sometimes served as a side dish, although it is more commonly consumed as it is. Mantou has a round, flattened shape, and it is a staple food of the Northern part of China. Traditionally, the buns are …
Lion’s head (Shizitou)
Contrary to what one might think upon hearing the name of the dish, lion’s head is a meal consisting of big pork meatballs that are stewed with noodles and vegetables such as cabbage. It dates back to the times of the Sui Dynasty, when Emperor Yang took a trip to Yangzhou and made his chefs …
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cider Vinaigrette
Use apple cider to give healthy butternut squash some extra punch and pizzazz. Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash and onion with 2 tablespoons oil on two rimmed baking sheets. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, rotating pans once, until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, bring cider to a boil in …
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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Broccolini
Vitamin-packed Broccolini is an ingenious hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Step 2Combine parsley, rosemary, garlic, Dijon, and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Place 8 lemon slices and half of rosemary mixture underneath skin of chicken, dividing evenly. Rub remaining rosemary mixture …
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Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon
Fire up the grill to make this flavor-packed fish dinner. Directions Step 1Soak a large cedar grilling plank (about 15 inches by 7 inches) in water, 1 to 2 hours. Step 2Heat grill to medium. Combine sugar, paprika, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Season salmon with salt and rub spice mixture …
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! These skillet-fried thighs are irresistibly crispy, thanks to a flattening technique using a skillet weighted down with soup cans. Directions Step 1Whisk together stock, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, and pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt. Step 2Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season …
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