Appetite for China

Inside Peak at Bon Appetit, Food52, and The Daily Meal

Diana — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:50:14 +0000

Have you always been super-curious about what goes on behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest food publications in the U.S.? I’m a sucker for any peak into how something is made, whether it’s a chocolate maker, vodka distillery, local urban farm, or major publication that I regularly read. So I was thrilled to join in [...]

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Iced Matcha Latte

Diana — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:56:57 +0000

For the last few weeks I’ve been switching over my morning caffeinated beverages from hot to cold. For the mornings when I’m groggier than usual and in dire need of caffeine, I’ll do cold brew coffee instead of hot. And for the rest of the time, when I’m already pretty functional, I’ll make a nice [...]

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Naan Breakfast Pizza

Diana — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:51:09 +0000

If you like making pizza at home and want a quick method that doesn’t include fussing with pizza dough, this is a great recipe to try. I first met Chitra from The ABCD’s of Cooking in the winter of last year at a food blogger potluck. Since then, we’ve become good friends, and I’ve become [...]

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10 Favorite Asian Recipes for the Spring

Diana — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:28 +0000

Follow my blog with Bloglovin In April, I taught a couple of seasonal cooking classes at ICE and Haven’s Kitchen that focused on pairing Asian techniques with in-season local spring. The classes were quite a hit! So I thought I’d share some of the recipes we did in the round-up below, plus a few extras [...]

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Mapo Tofu

Diana — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:11:43 +0000

Many of you loved the easy mapo tofu recipe I first posted in March 2008. Since then, I’ve taught the dish many times in cooking classes, which allowed me to revise it here and streamlined the process. After all these years, it’s still a crowd-pleaser. Make it for one of those nights when you want [...]

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The Chinese Takeout Cookbook Giveaway!

Diana — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:13:42 +0000

What a great 5 months it has been since the release of The Chinese Takeout Cookbook! The last few months have been a whirlwind of interviews, classes and events, article-writing, and the like. Thank you for all the support. You’ve helped so much by buying the book, recommending it to your friends and family, participating [...]

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Salted Lassi

Diana — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:41:40 +0000

It’s finally May and all I want to do these days is make cold blended drinks. So I’ve been wearing out my blender and recently made a wonderful frothy beverage I first posted over 3 years ago: salted lassis. Here is a newly revised recipe for this unexpectedly refreshing drink. A few years ago, when [...]

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Asparagus and Ginger Fried Rice

Diana — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:48:04 +0000

This past week I taught two cooking classes that focused on using seasonal produce in Asian stir-fries, dumplings, salads, and noodle dishes. They were both really fun, and I got a lot of great feedback from students who loved that it was traditional cooking with a twist, using super fresh, locally sourced vegetables. We used [...]

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Appetite for China Cooking Videos

Diana — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:52:26 +0000

(Photo by The Crepes of Wrath) Have you had a chance to check out the Appetite for China cooking videos yet? A few months ago I started putting together short ‘n sweet cooking videos set to music. As a visual learner myself, I personally think cooking videos are great for easing into new or somewhat [...]

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Ginger Hoisin Chicken

Diana — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:08:04 +0000

When it comes to dinner on a weeknight, I often have about 10 different ideas in my head at a given time. Should I roast a chicken or make a quick pasta? A tried-and-true recipe like fried rice or go for something I just bookmarked on Pinterest? Vegetarian or an all-out pork fest? Usually my [...]

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Sichuan Wontons + New Video!

Diana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:06:10 +0000

Photo by The Crepes of Wrath Today I’m excited to share with you a special video collaboration I recently did with Sydney from The Crepes of Wrath. Sydney and I met a few months ago at a BlogHer theater and networking event and since then, her blog has been one of my new favorites for [...]

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Lamb and Fava Bean Stir-Fry

Diana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:12:22 +0000

What a week this has been. Friday, like most of the U.S., I woke up to news about all the surreal events that took place overnight in Boston. And that the entire city and surrounding towns were in crisis mode, with streets practically empty. Most of the day was spent messaging my friends and family [...]

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