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This Chinese Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao) recipe unlocks the secret to the perfect steamed pork bun just like you get at the dim sum restaurant

Chinese BBQ pork buns, or char siu bao, are a Chinese bakery favorite, filled with a savory/sweet filling of roast pork.

I've been on this breakfast-y/brunch food type of kick.  Literally every day last week I had a bagel with extra garlic herb cream cheese and a side of bacon. TRUST ME, my thighs are HATING

Learn to make your own dumplings (or bao buns, or gyoza) and then have fun with the fillings: white crab and cabbage or rainbow chard with tofu are but two suggestions

Everyone loves crispy potato tacos Throughout Mexico, there are a variety of recipes with different ingredients, preparation styles and garnishes that make this dish unique in each household In this version, cooked potatoes are seasoned with tomato, onion and garlic for an extra flavor, then topped with sour cream and cabbage coated in lemon juice for the perfect balance of creaminess and crunch

Although it may look like a pile of caramelized onions, slowly reduced red wine and balsamic vinegar make this sweet, fruity, and tart onion jam so much more.

You don’t need to fry tofu to get it crisp-edged and golden brown Drizzling it with a mix of cornstarch and oil, then roasting it will deliver a closely crunchy approximation that won’t splatter oil across your countertop Here, the tofu is roasted alongside balsamic-glazed cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic and red onions, all of which caramelize as they cook

Congee is regarded as the ultimate Chinese comfort food, according to the author Fuchsia Dunlop This recipe for ji zhou or chicken congee, from her book on Jiangnan regional cuisine, is dead simple and satisfying Serve it with chicken and soy sauce for a late-night Shanghai-style snack.

These easy Apple Fritters are made of sweet batter filled with chunks of apples, fried until crispy, and dipped in a sweet glaze. This old-fashioned fall treat is made easily at home, in just 30 minutes!

Pleasingly pink and fluffy-soft, rich strawberry jam or preserves infuses these homemade marshmallows with deliciousness.

Learn how to make soft and fluffy Chinese steamed buns using Instant Pot with different settings, steamer or pressure cooker. You will be surprised by how easy it is.

note the plastic bag technique for flattening them

Short-grain rice imparts a subtle sweetness to this creamy, peanutty blend Aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves — or any other warming spices — meld into the comforting porridge, which is often served at the beginning or end of the day as a means of filling the gap between meals in northern Nigeria Serve hot or room temperature, with a dab of tamarind purée for a bit of acid and some granulated sugar, honey or dates for sweetness

The best scallion pancakes are made with a hot water dough and lots of flaky layers.

This versatile veggie is delicious no matter how you slice it.

Grilled cheese is a near-perfect food on its own, but adding bacon, kimchi or, in this case, heaps of caramelized onions really makes it special Caramelizing onions takes a good half-hour, so save this recipe for when you have a little extra time and company (this recipe serves two) If time permits, you could even prep them ahead in a slow cooker

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The first time I made this lemon concoction, I called it “goop,” and still haven’t found a better name My inspiration was an offbeat lemon jam I’d had in a Paris bistro The jam, which I think was served with mackerel, was thick, velvety, salty, tangy, only a bit sweet and made with salt-cured preserved lemons

And though the pieces of broccoli are very like small trees, do not stand them upright to make a forest, because we do not do that, that is why. Sit just as I have told you, and do not lean to one side or the other, nor slide down until you are nearly slid away. Heed me; for if you sit like that, your hair will go into the syrup. And now behold, even as I have said, it has come to pass.

Seriously the easiest biscuits from scratch! These dump n' stir cheesy garlic biscuits require only 5 minutes of your time.

Homesick Texan is a home cooking blog by seventh-generation Texan Lisa Fain dedicated to celebrating Texan home cooking through stories and recipes.