The Lunar New Year begins tomorrow. It's a colorful and happy time of year that is celebrated with food, family and friends. It is the year of The Rooster, which would not be my favorite animal! A run in with a rooster as a child, has given me a life long phobia of birds. But I do enjoy Chinese food, and a good Dragon Dance. Take out - not so much. Here's a roundup that promises to be celebration worthy!
HERE: 20 Recipes For The New Year
Kung Pao Chicken
This recipe promises to be lighter and fresher than your local Chinese joint. There are many ingredients, but it is simple to put it together.
Chinese Salad Spring Rolls
How is this for a light lunch? Easy to make, healthy and oh so colorful.
Pomegranate Sesame Chicken with Ginger Rice Pilaf
The flavors of pomegranate, soy, and sesame are simple yet bright. The addition of fresh ginger to the rice adds depth. What a beautiful celebratory dish!
Char Siu
This recipe surprised me. At first glance I thought it was barbecue "something." In fact it is pork shoulder cooked with honey and wine.
A nostalgic dish that just happens to use a package of instant noodles! Clean out the pantry, or send this recipe to your college coed. It's quick, easy and said to be delish.
The Woks Of Life
And for the adventurous cook, this recipe calls for making your own noodles! If your local store does not carry Asian food, Amazon does! Get your Miso here and the Sambel Chili Paste here.
Pinch Of Yum
Don't you just love the fun of a Fortune Cookie? Even the bad ones are good. How thoughtful it would be to make up your own fortunes!!
Half Baked Harvest
Asian street food is often served in Banana leaves, to make it easier to eat on the go. Aren't these beautiful? They would make a pretty platter for a crowd.
Food and Wine
If there is one good luck food to be found on every Chinese table, it's fish. My friend, Sara prepared a fish dish in Papillote for New Years Eve. It is quite a special preparation. Just add steamed rice!
Williams Sonoma
You can find Parchment Fish Bags at Food52
What a beautiful and colorful dish, right? Mandarin oranges compliment all of the green.
How Sweet Eats
Aren't these the cutest? The recipe had me at orange liquor! The perfect treat with a cup of oolong tea.
The Woks Of life
I happen to love to make fried rice, but I haven't tried a recipe that looks this fresh and yummy!
Williams Sonoma Taste
I feel a little flu-like today. I just want a big bowl of this now!
Gourmet Traveller
Made with Asian mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, toasted peanuts, and more, these look delicious. I think they would be fun to make, too!
Jamie Oliver
I have a feeling if you make your date this for dinner, there will be another date in your future!
Recipe This
These are actually steamed dumplings, and said to be a Chinese Dim Sum Desert. They look good, but would never be a substitute for cake to me!
China Sichuan Food
I just love Peanut Brittle, but haven't had it in years. This recipe, with only 4 ingredients, seems simple to make.
The Woks Of life
Isn't this gorgeous? Though I have never heard of lotus, it looks as if it would be so worth the effort. How unique!
Food52
What a beautiful and sophisticated appetizer! The trimmings like shredded coconut and roasted peanut pieces, are impressive.
Taste AU
Storie Brook at Etsy
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