Living well

This is how the real chinese grandmas do it. We are home to California for the summer, and this is the kind of food my mom makes on a daily basis. Handmade dumplings, which are just not found anywhere but in a real Chinese grandma kitchen.

This is Chinese cooking for modern Americans – a light, simple and delicious stir fry that is quick to prep and cook. It’s devoured by adults and kids alike in my extended and extensive in-law family and provides everyone with a yummy balanced meal in a single bowl. In real Chinese cooking, you don’t really…

Main course recipes don’t get any easier than this classic Filipino dish. Throw chicken and simple seasonings in a cold pot, then stick it on the stove and simmer until you have a glossy brown succulent chicken to serve steaming hot over rice. The sauce is a piquant mix of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar,…

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