Easy make-ahead appetizer with the haunting pungency of Szechwan peppercorns & ginger.

Steamed Spinach & Ginger Dumplings with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

Succulent dim sum fare wrapped in wonton wrappers

Beef & Broccoli in Black Bean Sauce

An all-time favorite among Chinese beef dishes with unique fermented black beans (actually soy beans)

Cantonese Sweet & Sour Baked Chicken with Kumquat Sauce

Apricot-based marinade gives a fruity sweetness to baked chicken served with a vibrant sweet & sour kumquat sauce

Mrs. Chiang's Cucumber, Carrot & Noodle Salad

Typical raw vegetable salad with contrasting colors & textures in a garlicky sauce

Seasonal Fruit with Rosemary Syrup

Fragrant syrup is an unusual blend of wine, vinegar, peppercorns & rosemary

Almond Cookies

One of the few baked Chinese desserts topped with pine nuts often used in northern Chinese cuisine