Oftentimes, our recipes are elaborately planned out in advance––strategies discussed, recipes researched and written, shopping lists drawn out, and ingredients purchased before each one of our big Woks of Life blogging blowout weekends. But other times, blogging can be a spontaneous venture. This past weekend, I was taking inventory in my freezer when I found a […]
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There’s something extremely invigorating about being a girl (Woman? Lady? Gal? I’ll spare you all my existential quarter-life crisis) and completely embracing PINK. The bar is one such place where so-called “cool” decision making is put under a microscope. Are you ordering the super local, single-batch, no name manly man IPA or the pink, coconut […]
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Tandoori Chicken is a dish that I have had countless times at Indian restaurants–probably a dish that all of us have had countless times. Whether it is at a buffet or made to order, Tandoori Chicken always seems to be on the menu, but it is DEFINITELY not always good! I have had versions that […]
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This Japanese Eggplant with Chicken and Thai basil stir-fry involves so many of my favorite things to eat, and it’s a very quick and easy meal to boot. The fragrant combination of aromatics, including Thai basil, wakes up your taste buds. Add a little eggplant and chicken (or omit the meat to make this vegetarian), and you have […]
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We have published hundreds of recipes on this blog, but can you believe that so far…there are only three recipes made with fermented black beans?! Okay, maybe it’s not that shocking for you, but I find it hard to believe. So, today, I want to add a brilliantly easy dish of Chicken with Black Beans to […]
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Growing up, having Chinese takeout for dinner was always an uncommon occurrence. Usually, my mom or dad would prepare dinner, and there was never a need to order in. On the rare occasion that both my parents were too tired or busy to cook, however, we would place an order from a place called No. […]
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You don’t hear many murmurs about Coca Cola Chicken Wings in the States these days, but it was all the rage among Asians in the early 1990s. These days, when I sit down to watch my trashy Chinese soap operas, they still write in scenarios of kids requesting Coca Cola Chicken Wings from their parents […]
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A favorite found on so many Indian restaurant menus in cities across America, I like to think of Chicken Tikka Masala almost as the General Tso’s Chicken of Indian cuisine. It probably didn’t actually originate in the country it’s purported to be from, but almost everyone’s tried it, and everyone who’s tried it loves it. Chicken […]
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It’s finally fall again! My favorite season for so many reasons––fuzzy jackets, flannel shirts, falling leaves, and the fact that it’s finally okay to turn the oven on again! While the oven often sits in exile throughout the summer (because let’s face it…it does heat up the house a fair bit, and who wants that when it’s […]
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Do you ever wish that restaurants could be a little more creative with their menus? Why do all Cantonese restaurants serve the same dishes? Why do all Shanghainese and Sichuan restaurants do the same? The problem often applies to Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Greek, and Italian restaurants as well. When I go out to eat, I’m […]
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I’ll start this post by saying that this Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is probably in my Top 10 list of all-time favorite chicken recipes. (I’m the only person in the world mentally keeping track of/ranking exceptional ways to cook chicken, but I think I’m okay with that.) The magic of this recipe occurs on […]
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As fall and winter sets in, this Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup really hits the spot on a cold day. Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup is a Cantonese favorite, especially among Hong Kong-ers and, no wonder, as it’s a really souped up (pun intended) version of our beloved egg drop soup with an added protein […]
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Guys, guys, guys, guys, guys. It’s almost Thanksgiving. Which means, turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey. (For those of you who prefer sweet things, the alt of that is pie, pie, pie, pie, pie. Don’t worry. We’ve got that covered too. Stay tuned!) The thing about turkey is that it’s intimidating. There are *foolproof* recipes. There […]
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If you like takeout-style fried chicken wings, it’s highly likely that you’ll be all over these Asian Spicy Fried Chicken Wings. They’ve got a tasty combination of Chinese spices that provides a nice, spicy kick–a great alternative to those Chinese takeout-style fried chicken wings you already love. The recipe is actually a bit similar to […]
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I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking…what is Polynesian Chicken exactly? To me, it was course #4 in the once famous “Polynesian Luau for 5” at the Holiday Inn Restaurant in Liberty, NY. The Luau served up a soup, a Pu Pu platter, and one dish per person, depending upon how many people were in […]
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You guys love easy chicken recipes––I fully realized this fact when I posted this one-pan roasted lemon chicken recipe a while back and The Woks of Life readership went crazy for it. Since then, I’ve been dreaming up new ways to cook entire meals using just one pan, and this Mediterranean Chicken Thighs recipe may just be […]
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Winter is officially upon us! Do you know of anyone with poor circulation, someone whose feet or hands always seem to be cold, or perhaps a female friend or relative who’s just given birth and is currently recovering? Well I’m no doctor, but I am a cook (anyone who’s felt stronger after a bowl of […]
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Growing up, the words chicken fettuccine alfredo held a special sway with Sarah and me. Chalk it up to our Chinese upbringing that tended to be devoid of most junk foods, and an overall desire to save money on the part of our mom. Case in point: Cheetos at the school lunch bargaining table were tantamount […]
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A roast chicken is often seen as a “special occasion” meal––something that you’d serve guests, or for a special family gathering. I suppose there’s something about preparing and cooking an entire bird that feels complicated––a process perhaps involving advance preparation, marinades, and obscure kitchen equipment. Actually, though, I love a good roast chicken for its simplicity. A well-executed […]
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When I was young, my mother always made sure that we ate a dinner comprised of a protein, a starch (most often rice, natch, because, hey, we’re Chinese), and––most importantly, a vegetable. These days, even still, my mother complains if there’s no leafy green veggie on the table. So when we’d have dinner at friends’ […]
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