Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food

scallion pancake

Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food by Hsiao-Ching Chou, a follow-up to the popular Chinese Soul Food cookbook, is an absolute treasure for those looking to explore vegetarian Chinese cooking. With 75 plant-based comfort food recipes, Chou skillfully demystifies the art of…

My Shanghai: Recipes and Stories from a City on the Water

my shanghai

There is no culinary culture quite like China’s.  In fact, China has many schools of cookery and while they all rely on sharp knives, many eschew woks for frying pans and indoor grills.  Coming to grips with what Chinese cuisine…

12 How-To Cookbooks We Recommend In 2025

salt fat acid heat book

I can remember the first time I had to cook for myself at college.  It was the most nerve wracking experience of my life. But that omelette turned out just fine and it did so because my mom had given…