These crunchy, slivered radishes are wonderful on their own, or tossed with thin Asian noodles. Cold leftovers make a delicious...
Chinese Cuisine
This swift and simple recipe elevates the ordinary cucumber to the extraordinary. Cilantro can replace the basil, if desired. MAKES...
Here is a wonderful way to dress up plain frozen corn. MAKES 6 SERVINGS 3 cups frozen yellow corn 1⁄4...
This northern-style dish is immensely popular in Hunan, where corn in all forms is eaten with relish. Chopped celtuce, carrot,...
The key to this simple yet delicious side dish is not to overcook the chives, also known as flowering garlic...
Broccoli can replace the cauliflower, if desired. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in 11⁄4 cups hot water...
The Chinese love tree-born chestnuts. This tasty side dish makes an inviting addition to any winter holiday table. MAKES 6...
Whole peeled baby carrots can be substituted for the carrot sticks in this simply delicious recipe. MAKES 4 TO 6...
Chinese five-spice powder takes glazed carrots to a whole new level—sublime! MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon canola oil 1⁄2 to...
Regular green cabbage can easily stand in for the Napa variety, if desired. Serve over rice and garnish with peanuts...
Chinese broccoli has a bittersweet flavor that goes well with vegetarian oyster sauce, which is typically made with mushrooms and...
You can make this tasty dish using regular eggplant; in this instance, salting the eggplant for 30 minutes in a...
This quick and easy stir-fry makes an excellent supper served over brown rice, sprinkled with chopped peanuts. MAKES 4 SERVINGS...
Also known as asparagus lettuce, celtuce is grown primarily for its stems, which lend a crunchy, slightly nutty flavor to...
Cauliflower dishes are a specialty of Hunan Province, where it grows in abundance. Broccoli can be prepared in the same...
Baby bok choy, also known as Shanghai bok choy, has a sweeter flavor than the adult variety. MAKES 4 SERVINGS...
This tasty and unusual dish is a Yunnanese specialty. Red beans, also known as adzuki beans, are available in Asian...
You can dress up frozen broccoli, cooked according to package directions, with this delicious brown sauce any time of the...
When one of my most playful students, Kathy, submitted the inspiration for this recipe, I told her she was psychic—how...
These juicy and flavorful asparagus are always a treat on the outdoor grill. For a more intense taste sensation, roast...