Soy + Ginger Recipe #11 : It's the most wonderful time of year again, and no, I'm not singing about Christmas, but rather Dongzhi: a traditional Chinese festival honoring the Winter Solstice. It's celebrated by coming together with friends and family to make and eat tangyuan, a traditional village dish of a bygone era.
Read MoreSoy + Ginger Recipe #8: Hamburger Rice, a dish Mom invented in the '90s when she had two active kids to shuffle around while still working full-time. It's simple to make and delicious to eat, combining classic American fare (burgers!) with Chinese cuisine (rice!). It's Mom's rendition of Hamburger Helper, only better.
Read MoreSoy + Ginger Recipe #5: Pork + Pickled Turnip Meatloaf is a provincial dish—if the Chinese ate hamburgers, this would be it, but instead of buns, we use rice to layer the meat. Oh, and it's steamed. Our family likes to use pickled turnip which provides this dish with unique salty goodness in every bite. If you like pickles and savory foods, this is THE dish for you.
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