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Lunar New Year
# 38 Lunar New Year Foods
These lucky Lunar New Year recipes are a delicious way to celebrate
By [Genevieve Yam](https://www.epicurious.com/contributors/genevieve-yam) and [The Editors of Epicurious](https://www.epicurious.com/contributors/the-editors-of-epicurious)
January 18, 2022

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At the beginning of each lunar calendar, the new year is celebrated by East and Southeast Asian communities worldwide. In China, Korea, Vietnam, and many more enclaves across the globe, the holiday is a time for togetherness, when family and friends gather to feast and exchange well wishes for the coming year. Traditional Lunar New Year foods include [longevity noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/easy-homemade-noodles-hetty-mckinnon), a [whole steamed fish](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-fish-with-scallions-and-ginger-242825) for abundance, [sticky rice balls](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sticky-rice-balls-three-ways-or-tang-yuan-xian-rou-zhi-ma-cai-zhu-you-my-shanghai-betty-liu) for togetherness, and more. Below youâll find some of those lucky foods, along with other traditional dishes like dumplings and rice cakes. Whether youâre gathering with family this year or just celebrating on your own, these recipes are sure to bring you luck and prosperity for the coming year.
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[Longevity Noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/longevity-noodles-xian-famous-foods)
You might be tempted to cut these extra-long noodles, but the length of these noodles symbolizes a long life, and it's important that they're one long, singular strand. These noodles are a staple Lunar New Year foodâserve them with [Concubine's Chicken](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/concubines-chicken-with-longevity-noodles-xian-famous-foods) or a [simple sauce](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/xff-noodle-sauce-xian-famous-foods) of black vinegar and soy sauce.
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[Rice Cake With Mixed Vegetables](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rice-cake-mixed-vegetables-hsiao-ching-chou)
The Mandarin name for these delightfully chewy rice cakes, nian gao, is a homophone for a tall yearâin other words, serving them during new year celebrations is meant to signify a long life ahead. To make this traditional dish, soak the rice cakes in water for a few minutes, then sautĂ© greens, shiitake mushrooms, sliced carrots, and bean sprouts. Add the rice cakes and cook until softened, then finish with a touch of soy sauce and black bean sauce.
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[Pork and Chive Dumplings](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pork-and-chive-dumplings-sohui-kim)
Chef and cookbook author Sohui Kim calls these dumplings a hybrid of Japanese gyoza, Korean mandoo, and Chinese jiaozi. Use thin wrappers to contain a juicy filling of pork, chives, and tofu, then crimp the sides until they're properly sealed. Pan-fry until crisp, then serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
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[Whole Black Bass with Ginger and Scallions](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/whole-black-bass-with-ginger-and-scallions-233789)
A whole steamed fish symbolizes abundance, and is a staple at Chinese new year celebrations. For an easy version that frees up stovetop space, steam your whole fish with ginger and scallions in the oven. Pour a simple sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and water over the bass, then bake until just cooked through.
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[Sticky Rice Balls](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sticky-rice-balls-three-ways-or-tang-yuan-xian-rou-zhi-ma-cai-zhu-you-my-shanghai-betty-liu)
Sticky rice ballsâor tang yuanâare a traditional Chinese new year food that can be made savory or sweet. Go the savory route with ground pork or Chinese greens, or make sweet rice balls by filling them with a nutty paste made from both black and white sesame seeds. Tang yuan is a homophone and symbol of unity and family togetherness, and are also served during the [Lantern Festival](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/im-making-mooncakes-for-mid-autumn-festival-and-you-should-too-article).
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[Soy Sauce Chicken](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/soy-sauce-chicken)
Soy sauce chicken is a classic Chinese dish no matter the time of year, but when served whole during new year celebrations, the dish signifies unity. For a deeply flavorful chicken, rub it in dark soy sauce, then gently poach it in a fragrant sauce of soy sauce, ginger, and star anise.
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[Spinach Dumplings With Tofu and Rice Noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spinach-dumplings-jason-wang-xian-famous-foods)
It's said that dumplings have the shape of gold or silver ingots, the currency of imperial China. Give your dumpling wrappers a bright green hue with puréed spinach, then fill them with spinach, tofu, and vermicelli.
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[Lion's Head Casserole](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lions-head-casserole-238436)
A mixture of ground pork butt, scallions, water chestnuts, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger make for juicy, tender meatballs. Simmer the meatballs with sweet Napa cabbage and chicken broth for a comforting, delicious casserole.
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[Lamb and Green Squash Dumplings](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crispy-lamb-and-zucchini-dumplings-dumpling-galaxy)
Lamb is a popular and traditional dumpling filling in Northern and Western China. Here, the dumplings get a burst of freshness from zucchini and a kick from Sichuan peppercorns. Purchase thin wrappers from the store, or [make your own](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/boiled-or-panfried-dumpling-dough-helen-you-dumpling-galaxy-wrappers).
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[Braised Trout in Chile Bean Sauce](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/braised-trout-in-chilli-bean-sauce-em-dou-ban-yu-em-51147400)
This dish is traditionally made with carp in Sichuan province, but it's also delicious when made with sea bass or trout. Braised in a spicy, savory sauce of fermented soy beans, this whole fish is deeply flavored and aromatic with ginger and garlic.
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[Spinach and Egg Dumplings](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spinach-and-egg-dumplings-dumpling-galaxy-recipe)
There's a reason most dumplings are made with meat: It has heft, a little fat, and proteinâeverything you need to bind a proper filling. For a meatless dumpling with plenty of flavor and texture, chef and cookbook author Helen You fills her dumplings with lightly scrambled eggs and blanched spinach seasoned with sesame oil and oyster sauce.
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[Concubine's Chicken 莔ćŠéžĄ](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/concubines-chicken-with-longevity-noodles-xian-famous-foods)
This chicken is named for Yang Guifei, a Tang Dynasty consort who loved to eat. This dish of juicy dark-meat chicken is sweet, sour, and just a little spicyâand best served with some [longevity noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/longevity-noodles-xian-famous-foods), or chang shou mian.
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[Pan-Fried Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pan-fried-chicken-and-cabbage-dumplings-nom-wah)
Fill dumplings with chopped chicken, Napa cabbage, ginger, and scallions seasoned with a touch of sesame oil and white pepper. Fry until crispy, and serve with a simple, tangy dipping sauce of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
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[Lucky 8 Stir-Fry](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lucky-8-stir-fry-lunar-new-year-hsiao-ching-chou)
This dish takes its inspiration from Buddhist vegetarian cooking and can include any combination of ingredients that represent good luck, prosperity, happiness, family wholeness, and longevity. Feel free to swap out ingredients here based on what's in your fridge, but make sure you have eight vegetables in all. âThe Chinese word for eight is a homophone for prosperity," says cookbook author Hsiao-Ching Chou.
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[Cantonese-Style Taro and Pork Belly Casserole](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cantonese-style-taro-and-pork-belly-casserole-nom-wah)
This comforting Cantonese casserole relies on the complementary flavors and textures of taro and pork belly: one meaty, the other earthy; one chewy, the other tender.
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[Shrimp Cheung Fun (Rice Rolls)](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shrimp-cheung-fun-rice-rolls-nom-wah)
These delicate rice rolls are a staple at Cantonese dim sum. In [southern China](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/regional-cuisine-china-map), they are often filled with shrimp, Chinese barbecued pork, or mushrooms.
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[Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sesame-noodles-with-chili-oil-and-scallions-51170210)
Sichuan pepper, which delivers a numbing effect, will leave your lips buzzing after eating these long sesame noodles.
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[Easy Homemade Noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/easy-homemade-noodles-hetty-mckinnon)
For noodles that are perfectly chewy, follow Epi contributor Hetty McKinnon's [guide to making these easy handmade noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-homemade-noodles-article). In Chinese culture, it's good luck to keep the noodles long. Turn your noodles into chang shou mian, or longevity noodles, by keeping them as long as possible.
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[Lumpia Ayam Sayur (Chicken and Garlic Spring Rolls)](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lumpia-ayam-sayur-chicken-mushroom-and-garlic-spring-rolls-lara-lee)
These lumpia are a Lunar New Year essential for [chef Lara Lee](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/lara-lee-lunar-new-year-menu-article)âand they can be prepped and stashed in the freezer for last-minute frying. Instead of beaten egg, Lee cuts a short length of banana, still in the peel, and uses it âlike a glue stickâ to seal the edge of each wrapper.
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[Kue Keju (Cheese Cookies)](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kue-keju-cheddar-cheese-cookies)
These savory, rum-flavored, shortbread-like cheddar cheese biscuits are a family favorite in Lee's house, and we're pretty certain this recipe will quickly become a favorite of yours, too.
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[Lionâs Head Big Macs](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lions-head-big-macs)
This mashup from Frankie Gawâs book, *[First Generation](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/2MivCay8tNdgaGs5NHWhqo8rCVsduKVkULA9o6vXvh7irZ7cjjHC8mudK2HHFGbzPPV3UkQDcRAHoGWRTrnWqyeuAv6RxaU8f37if6FLFjxaVUditp1poCTa8TRLLwhinLMdaWFFdmcuQqkFK53tzSsDq3KhoicUJ6yHPBgZY7myz9KxfXG9ZknqVa9jdgCdQEyyAi23cw4mpj9fHcN3x4w3bRwycR5YDB8VveFDvUqr93rrTkZVHQEWyRaUnU63Ntc6dxt1QHFgi29CUdEryGyHfTgVECN1HRqFcqQcKFJW17SaGEDqszTvFmd1EKCJw8bQbKyYW21shvgQCM73V6Wck1TAsKFPK6RJo6K3gDDYcVLrvtdDZNm7bbtMAxC6gDg)*, bridges fast food nostalgia with the flavors and textures of a classic lionâs head meatball.
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[White-Cut Chicken](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/white-cut-chicken-233793)
It's traditional to serve a whole chicken, including the head and feet, for the Lunar New Year. The white meat symbolizes purity, and serving the entire bird represents unity. Plunging the chicken into ice water after poaching ensures that the meat is perfectly juicy and tender. A very simple but flavorful dipping sauce tops it off.
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[Pak Choi and Kale Dumpling](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pak-choi-and-kale-dumpling-hong-kong-diner-jeremy-pang)
Don't have time to make your own dumpling wrappers this year? Look for thin wonton wrappers in your grocery store.
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[Pork Wontons With Sesame Sauce](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pork-wontons-with-sesame-sauce)
Quickly boiling these dumplings instead of frying them is a foolproof cooking method that gives you dumplings that are just as good at room temperature as they are fresh out of the pot.
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[Crispy Spring Rolls](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crispy-spring-rolls-232437)
For sturdy, crispy spring rolls, look for wheat flour wrappers that can be found in the freezer aisle, then fill them with a mixture of ground chicken and pork, mushrooms, carrots, and bean thread noodles.
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[Steamed Fish with Scallions and Ginger](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-fish-with-scallions-and-ginger-242825)
This easy recipe for steamed fishâa lucky food for Chinese New Yearâcomes from chef and cookbook author Anita Lo. Top fresh fish with slivers of ginger and sliced scallions and a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and peanut oil, then tent it with foil and steam in your oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
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[Chicken, Fennel, and Apple Guo-Tie](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-fennel-and-apple-guo-tie)
âWhen I think of Lunar New Year, I think of a kitchen island filled with generations of women folding dumplings together while speaking Mandarin,â writes Frankie Gaw in his [Lunar New Year menu](https://www.epicurious.com/holidays-events/taiwanese-american-lunar-new-year-menu-frankie-gaw). These dumplings from the menu are filled with a harmonious seasonal mix of apple, chicken, and pickled fennel.
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[Wontons in Chile Oil](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sichuanese-wontons-in-chilli-oil-sauce-em-hong-you-chao-shou-em-51147600)
Although dumplings are beloved all across China, these wontons are most common as a new year dish in the North. Of all Chinese dumplings, wontons are the simplest to make, as long as you buy ready-made wrappers. These wontons cook in minutes and have a delightfully slippery mouthfeel.
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[Scallion-Oil Noodles](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/scallion-oil-noodles)
Itâs astonishing how much scallion flavor these noodles take on from the infused scallion oil. Still, we encourage you to take it one step further with a garnish of crunchy fried scallion slices.
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[Turnip Cake (Lo Bock Go)](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/turnip-cake-law-bock-gow-100779)
This is savory cake is served in dim sum houses throughout the year, and, most auspiciously, during the spring festival when people serve it for good fortune for the new year. A few slices of this New Year's cake, along with nian gao, are fried each morning for breakfast, or when friends and family stop by to offer good wishes.
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[Shrimp and Pork Pot Stickers](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shrimp-and-pork-pot-stickers-233782)
Stuffed with a classic Cantonese filling of shrimp, pork, and scallions, these crisp, juicy jiaozi are a symbol of prosperity for the coming year.
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[Sesame Balls](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sesame-balls-104210)
These crispy, chewy sesame balls made with glutinous rice flour and filled with [red bean paste](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/Ziz49JQti6yB2doGCpiDUSAoQP44wkA3gPpyzV4kM6bDDEbKizEc6CpuQrzQaupMVBrNfcdtkjva6a1vxMter7RehV8xtcPMrHp75G7MaeAhYJosiUB6DhxaeyyLJkc1QygDTZ8N7d8cZ7rQBNj24N3wFpNKQN5KAbk3ANL6hRRZgWYf6JkV9sM87pxMaQuZkyo4pVsi1w8LjayV5vaZXMG1VotM9HeXCNzzay4Rai2img8kARZhLuis6DiwRDcTaf7qNRUCgH1kMzMuvm44HoqsVfdXU8CLon8TacuaWVxgA248Jsyzt1nHoxLyDZexSdxMLqHoNR6azz3zAN3EkMy2mo6j3LJaMZaeQsP9ata) are a staple of dim sum restaurants year-round. During the Lunar New Year, however, they're eaten because of their symbolic meaning. Their round shapeâalong with the way the balls expand when fryingâare meant to represent an expanding fortune.
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[Chicken Lo Mein With Ginger Mushrooms](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-lo-mein-with-ginger-mushrooms-388609)
This simple Cantonese noodle recipe with chicken, fresh shiitake mushrooms, and bean sprouts gets a kick from white pepper and red pepper flakes. If you can't find fresh shiitake mushrooms, substitute with button mushrooms.
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[Tteokguk (Good Luck Korean Rice Cake Soup)](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/good-luck-beef-and-korean-rice-cake-soup-tteokguk)
Tteokguk is traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in Korea. It's traditionally made with brisket that's simmered until tender, along with scallions and ginger. But if you donât eat beef, chef Sohui Kim says you can substitute a savory anchovy broth: âKoreans often use a sort of master anchovy stock made using dried anchovies, dried mushrooms, and a little bit of kombu.â Add chewy, glutinous rice cakes five minutes before you're ready to eat.
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[Stir-Fried Sesame Baby Bok Choy](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stir-fried-baby-bok-choy)
Baby bok choy's tender texture makes it ideal for steaming, boiling, or stir-frying. Here, the finished dish has a nice nutty aroma from the sesame oil drizzled on at the end. Any number of stir-fries, including [Kung Pao Chicken](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/51179600) and [Sweet and Sour Pork](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/51179800), would benefit from having this simple vegetable dish on the side.
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[Roast Pork Lo Mein](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roast-pork-lo-mein-51149600)
Lo mein is a noodle dish that often is confused with chow mein, and many Chinese restaurants further the confusion by using the two names interchangeably. Whereas chow mein refers to parboiled and stir-fried noodles, lo mein refers to noodles that are fully cooked separately and quickly tossed with sauce in the wok. Here, the noodles are mixed with sweet and savory Chinese barbecued pork.
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[Chinese Butter Cookies](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chinese-butter-cookies-51149800)
Around Chinese New Year, bakeries and grocery stores in Chinatown fill up with tins of butter cookies and other Lunar New Year foods, waiting to be given as gifts to relatives. Of course, they're still sold and eaten year-round, and once you have just one of these bite-size cookies, you'll likely find yourself eating another.
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These meatballs are one of the first recipes that author and blogger Frankie Gaw learned from his grandmother, and they've been a staple on [Gawâs Lunar New Year menu](https://www.epicurious.com/holidays-events/taiwanese-american-lunar-new-year-menu-frankie-gaw) ever since. Theyâre made from a mixture of pork, Napa cabbage, ginger, and scallions, rolled in grains of glutinous rice.
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[Jason Wangâs Lunar New Year Menu: Juicy Chicken, Bright Green Dumplings, and One Really Long Noodle](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/lunar-new-year-menu-jason-wang-xian-article)
The owner of Xiâan Famous Foods talks us through his family traditions and what he plans to eat this year.
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[How to Make Colorful Dumplings](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-colored-rainbow-dumplings-article)
Use everyday vegetables to color-code your dumplings (or to make a rainbow for the 'gram.)
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[Hsiao-Ching Chouâs Lunar New Year Menu: Whole Steamed Fish, Garlicky Rice Cakes, and the Luckiest Stir-Fry](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/hsiao-ching-chou-lunar-new-year-menu-article)
The author of *Chinese Soul Food* tells us how sheâs celebrating her favorite holiday of the year.
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Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.

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Like lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.

[29 Spring Pastas to Make the Most of Seasonal Produce](https://www.epicurious.com/gallery/spring-pasta-recipes-dinners-ideas#intcid=_epicurious-gallery-bottom-recirc_72796ac5-d9cd-4cb0-bed4-24938acd52a3_roberta-similarity1)
Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.

[Fattoush Salad With Lemon-Sumac Dressing](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ba-syn-fattoush-salad#intcid=_epicurious-gallery-bottom-recirc_72796ac5-d9cd-4cb0-bed4-24938acd52a3_roberta-similarity1)
Every salad should have pita chips.

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Weâve got baked cheddar and leek pasta, maple-mustard sheet-pan salmon, and a strawberry shortcake roll.

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For Derby Day indulgence or a post-Thanksgiving lunch, this Kentucky favorite canât be beat.

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This lasagna soup delivers rich, baked-pasta flavor without an oven. Made with Italian sausage and spinach, itâs a fast, weeknight-friendly take on the classic.
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Make your dumplings more crispy with this easy trick.
Max Falkowitz

The owner of New York Cityâs oldest continuously running Chinese restaurant walks us through two staples of the famed dim sum parlor.
Wilson Tang as told to Joe Sevier

The owner of Xiâan Famous Foods talks us through his family traditions and what he plans to eat this year.
Joe Sevier

Use everyday vegetables to color-code your dumplings (or to make a rainbow for the 'gram.)
Max Falkowitz

The author of *Chinese Soul Food* tells us how sheâs celebrating her favorite holiday of the year.
Tiffany Hopkins

Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.

Like lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.

Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.

Every salad should have pita chips.

Weâve got baked cheddar and leek pasta, maple-mustard sheet-pan salmon, and a strawberry shortcake roll.

For Derby Day indulgence or a post-Thanksgiving lunch, this Kentucky favorite canât be beat.

This lasagna soup delivers rich, baked-pasta flavor without an oven. Made with Italian sausage and spinach, itâs a fast, weeknight-friendly take on the classic. | |||||||||
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