Chinese new year/12 recipes

Looking for a coleslaw recipe that's different and refreshing. Why not try this Asian twist on the classic dish. With its crispy Napa cabbage, Chinese icicle radish, and a touch of sesame seeds, it's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds sing.

Try something new for lunch with this scrumptious dish that will start a fiesta in your tummy!

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

We served this lemonade at our Housewarming party – the perfect mix of sweet and tart – it was a hit!

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