One of China’s favorite breakfast foods and an everyday snack, baozi – or simply bao, as it’s usually called – is a steamed bun, made with the so-called mantou bread, and stuffed with a wide variety of fillings ranging from savory to sweet, but they typically include various meats, seafood, or vegetables. Most popular types are char siu …
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Dim sum
Dim sum is a variety of bite-sized food that is usually served with tea. It can range from savory dumplings, buns, and noodle rolls to sweet puddings and tarts. The term dim sum translates to touch the heart, and according to legend, it was invented many centuries ago by cooks of the Royal Court in …
Jiaozi
These Chinese dumplings known as jiaozi, consisting of a thinly rolled piece of dough which contains either meat or a vegetable filling, are one of the most popular and most commonly eaten dishes in China and East Asia. They can be served either as an appetizer or as the main course, always with a side …
Basque-style chicken (Poulet basquaise)
Simple, yet bursting with typical French and Mediterranean flavors, poulet basquaise is one of the most famous French stews. Translated as Basque-style chicken, the dish incorporates authentic French ingredients and traditional French cooking techniques. The main ingredient in this classic dish is chicken, usually only legs or thighs which are generously spiced with Espelette pepper, an authentic …
Crêpes Suzette
These delectable crêpes prepared à la flambé are doused in beurre Suzette, a sauce made with butter, caramelized sugar, tangerine or orange juice, zest, and orange flavored liqueurs such as Grand Marnier or Curaçao. Crêpes Suzette were supposedly invented by Henri Charpentier in 1895 in Monaco. According to his own story, Charpentier—then a 15-year-old assistant …
Salade niçoise
Originating from Nice in the French region of Provence, the traditional Niçoise salad is a true national treasure. Both flavorful and colorful, it can be served on its own as a main dish, but is more commonly used as a garnish for a variety of meat or fish dishes. It consists of fresh tomatoes, anchovies, …
Aligot
Aligot is a French dish which incorporates mashed potatoes, melted cheese, cream, and crushed garlic. This combination results in a creamy, elastic, and velvety mixture that is similar to fondue. The dish is a specialty of L’Aubrac, a region located in the south of France. It is believed that aligot was invented by monks who lived in …
Crock Pot Beef and Three Bean Chili Recipe
This crock pot beef and three bean chili recipe is so hearty, and can easily be made ahead. It’s also loaded with vegetables, juicy browned beef, and so much flavor from all the spices! It’s the perfect comforting dinner that can be made year round. Want more crock pot chili recipes? Then you need to …
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Turkey Gravy Recipe without Drippings
This turkey gravy is made without drippings and is an easy from scratch recipe that can be made ahead of time! It’s a smooth, savory, garlicky brown gravy done in 15 minutes and loaded with comforting flavor. Absolutely perfect for the holidays! Easy Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe Y’all, I’d like to say that this is …
Dutch Oven Beef Chili
This dutch oven beef chili is hearty and packed full of flavor! Loaded with tender vegetables, juicy ground beef, spices, and beans, this easy chili is the ultimate comfort food. Looking for more easy chili recipes? Give this crockpot beef and bean chili or this instant pot chili a try! Why You’ll Love This Dutch …
Easy Citrus Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus
This Citrus Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus could not be easier to make. Succulent tender Salmon on a bed of asparagus covered in a lemon garlic butter sauce then topped with lemon slices and baked in a foil packet for one complete dinner with no mess! Looking for more salmon recipes? This Garlic Butter …
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Epic Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage
This Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage comes together in 30 minutes. It’s the perfect quick and easy dinner when you’re looking for something hearty and healthy – filled with spinach, carrots, white beans and sausage for one comforting bite! For more comforting soups you need to try my Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana, Easy …
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How to Make a Steak Charcuterie Board
Learn How to Make the Ultimate Steak Charcuterie Board filled with a variety of perfectly cooked steaks, complimenting cheeses and loads of other cheese board favorites! Wow your friends with this epic Steak Charcuterie Board – perfect for entertaining or a date night dinner. How to Make a Steak Charcuterie Board Date night or fancy …
Super Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
This Super Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough comes together in minutes. A simple dough you can use to make all your favorite pizzas – make it thick or thin, personal size or whole, bake it or grill it. Just make it! If you’re family does pizza night like us and looking for a fun way …
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An Easy Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs (Foolproof + Tender)
An Easy Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Recipe that’s fall off the bone tender, loaded with smoky flavor and cooks in just 30 minutes! These Baby Back Ribs will be your new go to recipe when you don’t have access to the grill and are craving them for dinner! If Instant Pot Recipes are your …
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Honest Daily Harvest Review: Is It Worth It?
An Honest Daily Harvest Review – Is it good? It is worth it? What are the benefits? Daily Harvest is a meal subscription company that delivers delicious fresh organic and nourishing food straight to your door! My Honest Daily Harvest Review Well, if you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been using …
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Quick Easy Homemade Baked Pita Chips
A classic recipe for crispy Homemade Baked Pita Chips! These crunchy pita chips are easy to make in under 30 minutes, customizable with your favorites herbs and perfect for snacking. If you’re gonna make your own homemade pita chips then you better make your own homemade creamy hummus and serve it with these epic marinated …
An Easy Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe
An Easy Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe that can stand on its own as a main dish. This hearty soup recipe has a rich tomato based broth and loaded with vegetables and small pasta for the ultimate comforting bite. Looking for more hearty soup recipes, then you need to try this Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup or …
How to Make Homemade Hummus
If you’ve ever wondered how to make hummus from scratch, this easy recipe is for you! It is surprisingly simple to make a creamy Homemade Hummus right in your own kitchen. You’ll never eat store bought again! Easy Homemade Hummus You guys know that I am a tex-mex girl at heart but lately, I’ve been …
Piperade
Piperade is a traditional dish from the region of French (and Spanish) Basque Country, consisting of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Espelette pepper, and garlic, while ham, and eggs are sometimes added to the dish to enhance its flavors. The dish can be traced to the early 1800s, when the word piperade referred to ground pepper. …
Cheese soufflé (Soufflé au fromage)
Airy and simple, this legendary French comfort food consists of a cheese base combined with whisked egg whites, butter, milk, and flour. The dish puffs up into a decadent, golden soufflé when baked. Cheese soufflé is believed to have been invented during the late 18th century. Today, it is typically served hot in small ramekins …
Vol-au-vent
Invented in the early 1800s in Antonin Carême’s pastry store in Paris, these round, light, airy puff pastries are baked such that the center part can be removed, creating a cavity that is then filled with either sweet or savory fillings. Carême’s signature vol-au-vent was known as the financière, the filling of which consisted of …
Calisson
A specialty of Aix-en-Provence, calissons are diamond-shaped sweets made with almonds and candied melons, covered in icing. The tradition of combining almonds and candied fruits dates all the way back to Greek and Roman times, while some texts from the 12th-century mention Italian monks who made cakes from almonds. As almonds became important in the …
Quatre quarts
Pound cake is a British dessert consisting of one pound of each of the following ingredients: flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, hence the name. There is no leavening agent used in the preparation, except the air that is whipped into the batter. It dates back to the early 1700s, and because many people didn’t know …
Fiadone
Often dubbed as the Corsican take on cheesecake, fiadone is a traditional dessert prepared with brocciu (fresh whey cheese made from goat’s or ewe’s milk), eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Occasionally, oranges are used instead of lemons, and the base can be enriched with local liqueurs. The cake was once a staple dish …