When I was younger and people asked what I ate for dinner, I struggled to answer. “It’s Chinese food, but not what you eat at Chinese restaurants,” I’d say. Dinners usually looked like a bowl of rice ...

I love cooking Chinese food almost as much as I love eating it. Nothing against the American Chinese places commonly found throughout Northeast Mississippi, but I prefer something authentic — or as ...

Much like “The Joy of Cooking,” which teaches the basics, “The Chinese Way: Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors,” by Betty Liu, is a primer for anyone wanting to master Chinese cooking. Before diving ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most Americans love Chinese food. That's not an exaggeration, but a fact. If you need more proof, here's a statistic for you: There are more ...

Like most adults who’ve ever had to put dinner on the table, I didn’t know until decades later how good I had it as a kid. Every night, no matter the situation (hectic workday, tax season, holiday ...

Chinese cooking is a labor of love, emphasis on labor. All that chopping and frying, followed by the vigorous scrubbing of pans and woks to clean them. It’s why I typically prefer takeout. This ...

Booze doesn't just offer a delicious base for cocktails, but enhances cooking, too. From a splash of spirit in penne alla vodka to anise-flavored Pernod adding complexity to classic bouillabaisse, ...

Chinese food has a long history in America, beginning in earnest during the mid-19th century. Over this time, traditional Chinese dishes have been adapted for a number of reasons including the ...