December, 2009

What if making Chinese-inspired food at home was simpler than calling for takeout?

We’ve collected some home-style dishes that ooze comfort and smell like Grandma’s kitchen.

These diet-friendly dishes may skimp on fat and calories, but they deliver soundly with family-approved flavor.

Are your kids picky eaters? Never fear! Toddlers, teens, and adults alike will enjoy these healthy kid-friendly meals.

Mushrooms and bell peppers, sauteed with onions and butter until perfectly tender, are stirred with cream of chicken soup and a bit of milk, then cooked until the flavors meld. Use this sauce layered in lasagna or tossed with hot pasta.

Recipes that may be found in any region of China from the Chinese Food Recipe File   Buns (Basic Recipe)

Chinese Poultry Recipes The Chinese believe in using all parts of a chicken, including the feet. Here

Chinese breakfast recipes – In this recipe for jook or congee, uncooked rice is simmered for hours with turkey bones and peanuts.

Lemon Chicken – Brown sugar balances the tart lemon taste in this popular dish.

Chicken and a multitude of vegetables, including a whole head of garlic, and a touch of white wine are simmered a good long while for a mellow flavor.