A collection of recipes for festive dinners and feasts. They offer tasty ideas to add some Chinese elements to your holiday preparation.
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Pin ItAs the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to bring new flavors to your holiday celebrations. Chinese cuisine offers a rich variety of dishes that are both comforting and festive and ideal for gatherings. Picture the inviting aroma of ginger, garlic, and soy filling your kitchen, setting the scene for memorable meals together.
I’ve gathered a collection of Chinese recipes that are sure to impress and delight. Whether you’re looking for a unique appetizer, a comforting main, or a refreshing side, these dishes will add something special to your festive spread.
Peking Duck
💬 “I made this Peking Duck and not only was the recipe so easy to follow, it was fantastic to eat. It duck was so juicy and tender but perfectly cooked.”
Five Spice Chicken
💬 “A DEFINITE winner! The result was perfectly cooked Chicken, Bronzed on the outside and tender and juicy within. Absolutely beautiful!”
Chinese Five Spice Chicken (五香烤鸡)
Salt Baked Chicken
💬 “Wow, wow, wow! The salt baked chicken recipe is a keeper. I made twice within a month. It was so yummy, fingers licking as my grandchildren said.”
Salt Baked Chicken, an Easy Version
Smoked Chicken
💬 “This is one of my top five favourite foods of all time. I am so glad I found your recipe.”
Chinese Smoked Chicken (熏鸡)
Scallion Chicken Chops
💬 “Wow. Simply wow. So easy and so few ingredients but the flavour is outstanding! Husband said it was one of the best meals he’s ever had, and i wholeheartedly agree!”
Scallion Chicken Chops (葱烧鸡腿)
Char Siu Chicken
💬 “This is one of the best recipes I have made and eaten from your recipes Wei, so easy!”
Char Siu Chicken (Roasted or Air fried)
Salt & Pepper Wings
💬 “After making wings today, I’ll never need another wing recipe! Perfectly seasoned and EVERYONE loved them!!”
Salt and Pepper Wings (椒盐鸡翅)
Scallion Pork Chops
💬 “Cooked this last night. Came out as good as anything I’ve had at a Chinese restaurant. Delicious.”
Scallion Pork Chops (葱烤大排)
Char Siu Pork
💬 “So simple and so tasty!One bite took me back to the 1960s San Francisco Chinatown of my childhood. This will be my go-to recipe from now on.”
Easy Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork, 叉烧)
Braised Pork Belly
💬 “Excellent flavors! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Thank you 🙏🏽”
Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou/红烧肉), an Easy Version
Chinese BBQ Ribs
💬 “Wow! Followed the recipe and the meat just fell off the bone. Stayed moist with a definite Asian flavour. My guests asked me to send them the recipe. A for sure keeper.”
Chinese BBQ Ribs (叉烧排骨)
Scallion Ginger Salmon
💬 “This is truly the best way to do fish. I love it. Thank you for your recipe. It is awesome.”
Scallion Ginger Salmon with Soy Dressing
Sweet & Sour Salmon
💬 “Wonderful and quick.”
Sweet and Sour Salmon
Steamed Garlic Shrimp with Vermicelli
💬 “This was an amazing recipe. Will be including this in my CNY dinners every year.”
Steamed Garlic Shrimp with Vermicelli (蒜蓉粉丝蒸虾)
Chinese Hot Pot
💬 “Thanks it was superb when I made it yummy 😊”
Chinese Hot Pot At Home
Hot & Sour Soup
💬 “Goodness this dish is so simple & so easy to cook The children just love it so much & request to cook it more often.”
Hot and Sour Soup, the Authentic Way
Lettuce Wraps
💬 “Just amazing. Super-healthy and super-tasty. It will remain a staple.”
Lettuce Wraps, Sichuan-style (生菜包)
Spring Rolls
💬 “This was my first time, making these and oh my God. They were delicious. I will definitely be making these again. The instructions were excellent.”
Chinese Spring Rolls (春卷), Deep-Fried or Air-Fried
Salt & Pepper Tofu
💬 “This was so delicious. We really enjoyed it and look forward to making it again! I’m so glad I found your recipe. Thanks for sharing.😊”
Salt and Pepper Tofu (Jiao Yan Dou Fu, 椒盐豆腐)
Chicken Potstickers
💬 “Thank you for sharing this recipe, it was fun to make, love the taste. Will definitely make it again.”
Chicken potstickers with a crispy skirt (鸡肉锅贴)
Bok Choy & Mushroom
💬 “Wow! This recipe is incredible! My family asked if I would make it every day!”
Braised Mushroom with Bok Choy (香菇菜心)
Smashed Cucumber
💬 “So, so, so good! This is my new go-to recipe!! It instantly transported me back to my time in Asia 🥰”
Smashed Cucumber Salad (拍黄瓜)
Sichuan Green Beans
💬 “This is one of the best vegetable dishes to date, thanks for the recipe!”
Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans (干煸四季豆)
Eggplant with Garlic Dressing
💬 “This is one of the best vegetable dishes to date, thanks for the recipe!”
Steamed Eggplant with Chili Garlic Dressing
Tiger Skin Peppers
💬 “Amazing as always. A staple salad from now on. Thanks, Wei!”
Tiger Skin Pepper (虎皮青椒)
Bao Buns
💬 “Foolproof indeed. So easy and tasty! Thanks, will use again!”
Bao Buns, A Foolproof Recipe
Scallion Pancakes
💬 “This is a great recipe. It is only my second time making scallion ‘pancakes’ and they turned out perfect. Crunchy, flaky and chewy.”
Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing, 葱油饼)
Soy Sauce Fried Rice
💬 “Very easy to make and so good. My family loved it”
Soy Sauce Fried Rice (酱油炒饭)
Yangzhou Fried Rice
💬 “I used the recipe as written and was so glad that I had doubled it! Everyone had seconds so that proves its worth.”
Yangzhou Fried Rice (扬州炒饭)
Soy Sauce Noodles
💬 “This meal is as easy to prepare and cook as you say, and just as tasty in a very gentle way! Even more it is adaptable 🙂”
Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles (豉油皇炒面)
Chow Mein
💬 “So quick. So easy. So tasty!”
Chicken Chow Mein (鸡肉炒面)
Almond Cookies
💬 “I made them for the first time & they turned out more than perfect. They’re 100% the cookies I fell in love with, and now I can make them on my own whenever I crave them.”
Chinese Almond Cookies (杏仁酥)
Baked Rice Cake with Dates
💬 “This was amazing and easy even for a novice like me!
Baked Rice Cake with Dates
Fortune Cookies
💬 “Another great recipe, thank you.”
Homemade fortune cookies (签语饼)
Pumpkin Mochi
💬 “Such a tasty, easy, recipe with incredible results! Thanks so much for sharing this with the world”
Your recipes are good and delicious. Hoping to perfectly cook your recipe.
Thanks Rey! Have a wonderful holiday with delicious food!
Would love you to put together a cookbook that could be purchased with all your wonderful recipes.
Thank you so much Wendy for your support! I haven’t got any plan to publish a physical cookbook for the moment. Maybe one day!
Thank you for your recipes – I will make some of it for this holiday, my parents want to try it on the second day of christams! I wish you a blessed holiday too, and I await your recipes next year too! Dori
You’re welcome Dori! Wish you a fun time cooking with/for the family.
Happy Holidays Wei,
I love all of your recipes, but am particularly fond of the Char Siu recipes. I am grateful for your website,
Helen
Thank you Helen! I love Char Siu dishes too. Have a wonderful celebration!
Just love reading your menus, but more, love working through them and preparing, making and eating them.
Edible Heaven.
So happy to hear your appreciation Lawrence. Happy cooking!
Dear Wei,
Thank you for your recipes and regular email updates. I have tried your char siu and stirfrys so far and looking forward to tackling chinese new year 2022. Thank you
Happy New Year to you too! Happy cooking in 2022!
My dear Wei,
Thank you for the inspiration! Your tasty and well-presented recipes got my mouth watering. I will certainly try some over the holidays…and beyond.
In spite of this crazy pandemic that refuses to go away, I wish you all the best this festive season.
So happy to know you like my recipes. Have a wonderful holiday Demetrios!
Hi Wei,
You make every dishes look so simple and easy I canโt wait to try them.
Thanks for keeping me wanting to try new dishes!
Regards
Margaret
My pleasure to share Margaret! Wish you a wonderful time cooking new dishes!
Do you have a Peking Duck recipe?
I haven’t shared a recipe for Peking duck yet. Will try developing a recipe when I get my hands on good quality ducks.