Main Dish Recipes

The cooked Szechuan shrimp in the skillet.

Easy Szechuan Shrimp with a Kick

Szechuan shrimp is spicy and packed with flavor from ginger, garlic, Szechuan pepper, and other seasonings. This Chinese restaurant takeout classic is quick and easy to make at home, too. … Read more

Low angle shot of vegetarian sweet and sour tofu in a bowl.

Easy Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sweet and Sour Tofu perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors with crispy tofu. It’s a delicious vegetarian takeout classic that is easy to make at home. In just 30 minutes, … Read more

close up low angle shot of the dish

Air Fryer Taquitos

These Air Fryer Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they make a great light … Read more

collage of 4 photos: upper left 3 har gow in a steamer basket; upper right kung pao chicken in a bowl with white rice; lower left sesame noodles; lower right scallion pancakes

Chinese New Year—35+ Best Recipes

Chinese New Year is my kind of holiday—parading dragons, fireworks, and food (lots of food!). The dragons and fireworks are meant to scare off evil spirits and auspicious foods portend … Read more

low angle shot of the dish with the sauce and limes in the background

Thai Fish Cakes or Tod Mun Pla

Thai Fish Cakes, or Tod Mun Pla, are loaded with the flavors of lemongrass, cilantro, and hot chiles. This recipe uses Thai curry paste, which provides layers of flavor without … Read more

Overhead shot of two bowls of chicken broth with kreplach and carrot slices. They are garnished with dill. There is a blue and white napkin on the side with two soup spoons on top.

Easy Kreplach Recipe with Beef Filling

Kreplach are tender dumplings plump with meat or vegetable fillings. They are served either in broth or fried with applesauce or sour cream (for the vegetarian versions!) for dipping. This … Read more