Chinese Food

Proponents of traditional Chinese medicine and cooking maintain that the five tastes: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy hot and salty offer gustatory enjoyment and good health.

Dec 2, 2009 - Hsiao Ying Chang

With a deep, intense flavor, dried bok choy can be found in Chinese markets or even made at home. Full of beneficial nutrients, dried bok choy is best used in soups.

Nov 16, 2009 - Allen Williams

Stir-frying meat and vegetable dishes, as well as sweet and sour dishes, can be easier than it seems. Learn the basics of stir-frying and apply them to multiple recipes.

Oct 19, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Making delicious Chinese stir-fries is simpler than it seems. Learn the basics of stir-frying that can be used for many recipes.

Oct 19, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Although traditionally eaten during breakfast or late dinner in many Asian countries, congee is also cooked for those who are sick, avoiding hard to digest and cold foods

Oct 12, 2009 - Yahan Wu

Fresh and dried herbs are used in Chinese cooking to add flavor and for health benefits, including fresh ginger, five spice powder, and hot mustard.

Oct 4, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

Commonly called Chinese bitter melon, this gourd is believed in Eastern cultures to have medical benefits. The vegetable is truly bitter and can be used in many recipes.

Sep 30, 2009 - Allen Williams

Chinese cooks have a veritable smorgasbord of vegetables to choose from when preparing meals. Most are available throughout the year due to improved transportation.

Sep 28, 2009 - Cheryl Probst

Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival brings with it a unique pastry called the moon cake. With a thick, sweet filling of seed or bean paste, moon cakes are given as gifts.

Sep 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

This mouthwatering sweet and sour sauce is the perfect compliment to any rice or noodle dish and makes for a wonderful main course. Dead easy to prepare!

Sep 22, 2009 - Mehreen Ali

There are hundreds of Chinese egg fried rice recipes on-line. But once you try this simple, delicious and wholesome egg fried rice recipe, you will never look back.

Sep 19, 2009 - Mehreen Ali

Cooking Chinese food can be challenging for a beginner, but a well-stocked pantry can help with creating authentic Chinese flavours.

Sep 18, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Crispy pork belly, roast duck and soya sauce chicken are some of their best dishes. Located at 13-15 Sheep Street, serving lunch till 3pm and dim sum till 4.30pm.

Sep 13, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Chinese cooking, with its unusual ingredients, can be daunting for beginners. Here are the five top basic Chinese cooking ingredients to have in your storecupboard.

Sep 10, 2009 - Jo Romero

Chinese hot pot is a leisurely and enjoyable Asian fondue where food is cooked at the table by each dinner guest. The meal concludes with a savory rich noodle soup.

Sep 7, 2009 - Allen Williams

A children's cookbook that inspires children to learn about cooking, different cultures, new languages and how to use their new skills to help others.

Jun 21, 2009 - Jennifer Wickes

This simplified version of the classic peanut sauce is incredibly easy to make, and much better for you than the bought version - you'll never order takeaway again!

Apr 7, 2009 - Elizabeth Gregory

One of the great pleasures of Chinese food, dim sum, literally bites of food that "touch the heart," are easy to order and enjoy thanks to this guide to the basics.

Mar 25, 2009 - Norman Kolpas

Flavorful and silky, sesame noodles make a delicious meal or side dish and are enjoyed cold. The taste is complex, but it's easily prepared and very family friendly.

Mar 11, 2009 - Christopher T. Reilly

Punxsutawny Phil saw his shadow, meaning perhaps that winter will be a long one. Think warm thoughts with a traditional Chinese Summer Solstice Feast dish.

Mar 6, 2009 - Margie Nelson

Lettuce wraps are low in fat, easy to make and fun to eat. Loaded with veggies and pork (a lower fat alternative to beef) these are a good healthy snack choice.

Feb 23, 2009 - Jackie Milligan

Using a basic dough and simple technique, Chinese steamed buns can be easily made with a variety of fillings.

Jan 28, 2009 - Deborah Bier

Helen Tse's memoir provides mouth-watering descriptions of food and heart-wrenching stories about the women in her family.

Dec 6, 2008 - Leslie C. Halpern

When it comes to Chinese restaurants here, the food is "Americanized" which increases the fat and calories. The trick is to choose wisely at Chinese restaurants.

Nov 22, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Heartwarming soups are fabulous ways to fill the tummy during cold weather, try out wonton and winter melon recipes.

Nov 12, 2008 - June Chua