Braised Turnips with Ground Pork 肉末红烧萝卜
This dish is widely regarded as better than braised pork belly, but it is in fact better with a little meat
Pecan Pie Brownie - Not Too Sweet but Just Right
Can anything top my triple chocolate pecan pie?
The Battle of Two Cakes: A Cautionary Tale
A cautionary tale about sugar, self-control, and maternal muscle memory.
Duck Confit with Pickled Raisins
Crisp skin, tender duck, and tangy pickled raisins — a surprisingly simple way to make an elegant, hands-off dinner
Melt-in-Your Mouth Braised Brisket
Tender, rich, and deeply flavorful, this is the ultimate make-ahead comfort dish
Honey Roasted Tomato Confit
Sun in a Jar: Golden Garlic Tomato Confit with a Touch of Honey
Smoked Tea Duck 樟茶鸭
Tea-scented, crisp-skinned duck made the old Chinese way — a three-day project that rewards every minute.
Olive Oil and Maple Granola with a Healthier Spin
Better than our favorite Japanese low sugar granola
Mayo Dill Roasted Chicken
Super tender and super flavorful roast chicken! New fav roast chicken method
Shanghai-Style Crusted Rice with Spring Greens 上海菜饭
A Chinese Paella of Sorts: In honor of spring greens, smoky rice crusts, and Waigong’s favorite dish
Tandori-Style Chicken Thighs
Tandori-style chicken thighs, slightly tweaked from Swasti’s recipes
Bourbon Banana Pudding
Move over, Magnolia Bakery—this from-scratch, bourbon-spiked banana pudding with minimal added sugar steals the show.
Oatmeal Applesauce Bars
100% oats and no added sugar but sweet enough from dates and other dried fruits