Chinese new year/24 recipes

Dry your beans well before cooking. To get the traditional ‘blistered’ look of the beans you will need to shallow-fry them for 5-6 minutes and stir constantly to avoid burning.

Popular Chinese dish from the Sichuan region containing bean curd cooked in a spicy pepper and black bean sauce. Fermented black beans have long been used to boost digestion and support immune function. The process of fermentation also increases the vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acid content of the beans. Adding fermented foods to one’s diet is one of the best ways of creating a protective environment in the gut against harmful pathogenic bacteria and other organisms.

Become a fan of the two vegetables with this simple crockpot recipe that will you introduce you a new and exciting flavor.

Create a new appetizer for dinner with this easy crockpot recipe that is a 100% stress free!

Parkin is a variety of gingerbread, good warming stuff to eat out of doors in cold weather. When I was a child, it was always a firm favourite for the firework party on Bonfire Night each year. This is adapted from my mother's recipe.

New twist on an old favorite and quick to make

While Loomis says that this salad does not keep well and shouldn't be counted on for leftovers, she says that it's one of the most popular potato salads she's ever made.

A great appetizer for hungry friends, this was a real hit at the 2012 New Year's Eve Celebration

This is a flavorful and mildly spicy chili recipe. Best served with a side of bread!

Goes well with Crab Rangoon