Chinese almond cookies are a slightly crispy cookie that reminds me a lot of an American sugar cookie. It’s has a buttery texture, flavored with almond extract and an almond gently pressed into the center. They are shaped like a coin and golden, which is said to bring good fortune into the New Year. Making them the perfect dessert for Chinese New Year!

Sesame chicken is a common dish served at Chinese restaurants in America. It has tender chunks of chicken, lightly coated and fried to perfection, then tossed in a slightly sweet and tangy brown sauce.

These homemade egg rolls are a family recipe that has been passed down from each generation! They are filled with pork and lots of vegetables, wrapped tightly in a thin egg roll wrapper, and fried to golden perfection. Making and eating these rolled pockets is a form of love that is shared with everyone around!

Dumplings - also known as pot stickers, by the way we are going to cook them, are a traditional Chinese food made with a seasoned meat filling and wrapped in a thin flour dough wrapper. These dumpling have a pork and napa cabbage filling with ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce and sesame oil to give each bite a dynamic flavor!

Cucumbers are packed with nutrients and have many health benefits from eating them and this smashed cucumber salad delivers a delicious way to eat them. Tossed in a garlic soy sauce dressing, you’ll be wanting seconds and thirds!

With a crispy exterior and layers of scallion paste in the middle, this unleavened bread is undeniably delicious! With only a few ingredients, these flavorful pancakes are a filling snack or side that doesn’t cost a lot to make.

Longevity noodles are served during special celebrations, especially for birthdays and Chinese New Year! The longer the noodles, the better, as that represents a long life. These noodles are long, slightly chewy, and delicious. The dark sauce has a depth of flavors and perfectly compliments the noodle & shrimp. Topped with spicy chili crunch, it adds an extra layer of flavor, however you can control the spice level to your personal preference!

PF Chang’s inspired chicken lettuce wraps! These lettuces wraps are restaurant quality but made at home with simple ingredients. They would make a perfect lunch or light dinner with friends or an amazing app for a bigger meal. I can already imagine you making these and everyone digging right in!

Authentic hot and sour soup! This is my PoPo’s recipe and is my absolute favorite soup. The recipe makes a huge stockpot full, but if you’re anything like me, it’s goes quickly!! Feel free to halve this recipe, if you don’t want to make a big batch.