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"An easy dish with a wonderful complex flavor! This recipe was in the Houston Chronicle about 15 years ago. The ingredient list is long, but everything on the list is easily available."

Ingredients: vermicelli, cornstarch...

"Dad has forsaken many a meal outside, just so that he wouldn't miss out in this meal at home. Try it, and you will see the wonderful effect it has. :)"

Ingredients: boneless beef sirloin, fresh ground black pepper...

"I have a kid that loves Panda Express Beijing Beef. This is my best stab at it. Naturally, she thinks mom's is better. What I've learned: sherry may be used in place of the ponzu, but ponzu with citrus is IT. Also, I used a double batch of Hoisin Sauce Recipe and it is the perfect amount for the hoisin sauce. I found when making the hoisin,..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, eggs, fresh ginger...

"Entered for safe-keeping. From Janet M King, Colton, South Dakota, as submitted to BH&G. A dressed-up can of tuna with an oriental flair."

Ingredients: sliced water chestnuts, canned tuna...

"This is a traditional dish of Shanghai for which the city is quite famous. It is usually served as the first course of a banquet, but also makes a nice lunch or dinner entree for warm weather. Adapted from "The Chinese Way: Healthy Low-Fat Cooking From China's Regions.""

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, shaoxing wine...

"Found this recipe in a cookbook, and made this for Christmas instead of the usual Roast Turkey. Just for a little oriental touch. Looks good on the table, as good as restaurant made, or better! According to my Christmas guest."

Ingredients: dried Chinese mushrooms, baby bok choy...

"I have recently discovered steamed buns (Chai Bau) and I have scoured the internet looking for recipes that I can use to make them at home; however, every recipe I found required a Wok with a steam plate which is something I do not own. Then I discovered this recipe which does not require a Wok but can be done in a dutch oven instead if desired/needed..."

Ingredients: parchment paper, cornstarch...

"Had way too much of roast beef one time, and whipped this salad up to make up for the amount of meat I had consumed, and the lack of vegetables in a diet. It worked so well, I have started making extra roast beef, just so that I could have heaps of leftovers for this wonderful salad."

Ingredients: garlic, mint leaves...

"These will keep you warm on a cold winter night."

Ingredients: cooking oil, szechuan peppercorns...

"I'm finally able to cook this fabulous Beijing dish at home!

If you worry about those calories, feel free to use less oil, although the potatoes should be covered by it..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, eggplants, ginger...

"This recipe is from the mind of David Rosengarten. Recipe requires 5 hours marinating time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, dried Chinese mushrooms...

"This quick and easy stir-fry is from a long-time Chinese restaurant in my hometown."

Ingredients: cornstarch, flank steaks...

"I got this recipe from my old land lord in Beijing. He was a "lao Beijing ren" (native Beijinger), so his recipes are very authentic. He decided that my roommate and I needed to learn all the Beijing dishes, and thus took it upon himself to teach us.
My friends and I like to have dumpling parties, where we get together and wrap dumplings..."

Ingredients: red pepper powder, eggs...

"Duck confit - seasoned duck leg quarters slowly roasted in duck fat - is fully cooked and can be found in the meat section of specialty grocers. Look for egg roll wrappers in the international freezer section or near the tofu products. Pomegranate concentrate can be found in many markets and Middle Eastern specialty stores. If plating the Crispy Duck..."

Ingredients: dried cranberries, dry red wine...