Recipe Sifter

Butterfly shrimp with snow peas, a fast Cantonese stir-fry where butterflied shrimp curl in a smoking-hot wok before joining crisp snow peas, straw mushrooms, water chestnuts, and a light ginger-garlic sauce.

Fiery pork and bamboo shoots over crispy rice noodles: stir-fried slivered pork with winter bamboo, Thai chili paste, and ginger served over a cloud of deep-fried puffy rice stick noodles.

Sweet-savory stir-fried tofu marinated in pineapple syrup, soy sauce, and dry sherry, then wok-tossed with crunchy bean sprouts. Vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.

Frothy chocolate breakfast shake blended with banana, egg, and skim milk for protein. Homemade cocoa sauce sweetened with artificial sweetener keeps it low-calorie.

A tasty side dish that includes brussel sprouts and chestnuts topped off with chicken broth.

Cantonese steamed chicken breast with dried black mushrooms, water chestnuts, and ginger in a soy-sherry-sesame marinade. Optional Chinese sausage adds sweet, smoky richness. Ready in 20 minutes of steaming.

Sweet and sour tofu with peppers and carrots: a vegetarian Chinese restaurant favorite. Tofu poached for tenderness, topped with crisp stir-fried vegetables, and dressed with a tangy ginger-garlic sweet-and-sour sauce.

Low-fat chocolate mousse skips the cream and yolks, using skim milk, cocoa, gelatin, and whipped egg whites for an airy diet-friendly dessert. Sugar or sweetener, your choice.

Homemade hot and sour soup with shredded pork, tofu, dried Chinese mushrooms, bean thread noodles, and egg ribbons in a tangy, peppery broth.

Discover this easy slow cooker Chicken and Cherries Jubilee recipe with tangy chili sauce and dramatic flambé finish – perfect for beginner cooks seeking impressive dinner ideas like "slow cooker chicken with cherries and sherry" or "flambéed savory cherry chicken for special occasions."

Fish and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, ginger, and soy, served over homemade coconut rice. A complete seafood dinner with bright Asian-inspired flavors.

Grilled chicken fillet marinated in sherry, soy sauce, and crushed juniper berries, sliced thin and served with a glossy sherry pan sauce. Dutch-inspired with bold, aromatic flavor.

Bourbon pie loaded with chocolate chips and chopped pecans in a buttery, boozy custard filling. Like a Kentucky Derby pie with a warm bourbon kick, served with whipped cream.

Crispy Chinese-style honey chicken with cornstarch batter, double-fried until golden, drizzled with ginger-garlic honey sauce. Restaurant takeout flavors at home with wok technique.

Stuff thick-cut French bread with cinnamon cream cheese, soak in custard, then bake until golden and top with Grand Marnier strawberry sauce for an indulgent brunch showstopper.

Glossy pear slices baked in corn syrup-lemon glaze, crowned with buttery almond crumble. A showpiece autumn dessert for cozy dinner parties.