Cod in spicy sauce is a Sichuan-leaning wok dish: egg-white-and-cornstarch coated cod fried crisp, then simmered with ground beef, silken tofu, rice wine, soy, and chili in a glossy stock.
Cod in spicy sauce is a Sichuan-leaning wok dish: egg-white-and-cornstarch coated cod fried crisp, then simmered with ground beef, silken tofu, rice wine, soy, and chili in a glossy stock.
Chinese egg foo young noodle bowls: crispy ham and vegetable omelets stacked over Chinese noodles in a ginger-garlic broth with sherry, soy, and rice vinegar. A one-bowl Chinese-American dinner.
Glossy pear slices baked in corn syrup-lemon glaze, crowned with buttery almond crumble. A showpiece autumn dessert for cozy dinner parties.
Skillet chicken breast simmered in orange juice and topped with a fresh raspberry sauce thickened with cornstarch. Fruity, elegant, and low-fat with a hint of nutmeg.
Deep-fried ice cream balls coated in almond paste and graham cracker crumbs, served in a peach half with homemade vanilla sauce and chopped walnuts. A restaurant-style showstopper dessert.
Oven-baked beef stew with a creamy mushroom soup and onion soup mix gravy. Cornstarch-dredged beef sears at high heat, then slow-bakes with potatoes, carrots, and celery until fork-tender.
Low-fat raspberry cheesecake with a buttery walnut crust, fluffy marshmallow filling, and jewel-toned berry glaze that cuts back on guilt without sacrificing creamy indulgence.
What makes this appetizer stand out are the grains of glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice), which turn a pearly color when cooked.
Raisin apple pie fills a flaky lattice crust with plumped raisins, apple juice custard, and a swirl of molasses and cinnamon. An old-fashioned spiced dessert with a deep golden crust.
Avocado Mousse Melba blends avocado with sweetened condensed milk and lemon, folds into whipped cream, and serves with raspberry Melba sauce on decoratively swirled cream. A restaurant-worthy dessert.
Favourite lime meringue pie features a tangy stovetop lime curd and a stabilized cooked-cornstarch meringue that resists weeping and shrinking. The reliable upgrade over classic lemon meringue.
Favourite lime meringue pie features a tangy stovetop lime curd and a stabilized cooked-cornstarch meringue that resists weeping and shrinking. The reliable upgrade over classic lemon meringue.
Szechuan-style spicy pork stir-fry with green peas, carrots, and ginger in a savory oyster and soy sauce. Served over steamed rice for a quick weeknight dinner.
Cantonese-style asparagus beef stir-fry with thin-sliced flank steak, snappy asparagus and a punchy black bean sauce. Cornstarch-velveted meat stays tender, garlic-infused oil delivers aromatic depth.
Orange-glazed ham for two in 10 minutes flat: sliced cooked ham and celery microwaved with mandarin oranges in a quick cornstarch-thickened ginger sauce. Weeknight dinner, dorm-room friendly.