Three Meals
Four Seasons
A Year of Chinese Home Cooking
Publishing December 2026
Dear RHS readers, I wrote this book for you!
For nearly a decade, many of you have asked me, ‘When are you going to write a cookbook?’ Well, here it is!
I wrote this book for you — everyone who has cooked my recipes, asked questions and shared your experiences. Your feedback has shaped my work, and it has shaped this book too.
It feels incredibly special to finally put it into your hands. I hope Three Meals, Four Seasons will have a happy place in your kitchen.
Book Info
- Format: Hardback and Kindle ebook
- Publisher: Quadrille, an imprint of Penguin Random House
- Length: 256 pages
- Publication: December 2026. Pre-orders now open
- Availability: Bookshops and online retailers in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, plus online retailers in many other countries
Why This Book
More than a collection of recipes, Three Meals, Four Seasons brings my cooking, stories and experience together in a book made to be cooked from, enjoyed and kept.
- 100 reliable recipes: including Red House Spice favourites alongside many new recipes created exclusively for the book.
- A fuller picture of Chinese home cooking: everyday dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner through the four seasons, plus festive recipes and a dedicated Chinese New Year chapter.
- Beautifully made: with original photography and artwork throughout, it’s as much a book to enjoy as one to cook from.
Why Pre-order
If you know you’d like a copy, pre-ordering now can make a real difference, especially for a first-time author like me. It’s one of the most helpful ways you can support me.
- It helps the book reach more readers. Strong pre-orders can encourage booksellers to order more copies, give the book greater visibility and promote it more widely.
- It gives the book a stronger launch. Pre-orders contribute to those important early sales figures, which can help create more opportunities for publicity and promotion.
- It helps make another book possible. A successful first book gives my publisher greater confidence in what I might create next.
Pre-order Bonus
As a thank you for your early support, I’ve created a special pre-order bonus: Chinese Home Cooking Handbook — a practical extension of the book and the blog, packed with extra tips to help you cook Chinese food with greater ease and confidence.
Praise for the book
“It’s one of generational stewardship, of recipes handed down with care, a connective thread to bring us closer to our ancestors and our children through flavours and shared moments.“
Tim Anderson, Masterchef champion and author of bestselling ‘janpaneasy’
“Poetic, inviting, and above all, exceptionally delicious.“
Maggie Zhu, Author of ‘Chinese Homestyle’ and creator of Omnivore’s cookbook
“This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to better understand how Chinese people truly eat, and to bring those comforting, seasonal meals into their own kitchen..“
Helen Goh, award-winning author of ‘baking and the meaning of life’
“”Wei’s writing is wonderfully evocative, and her recipes capture the balance, generosity and seasonality that lie at the heart of Chinese home cooking. I will be keeping this book within easy reach and cooking from it often.“
“It’s more than a cookbook — it’s an invitation to slow down and appreciate the traditions and stories behind Chinese cooking. Wei’s writing is beautiful, and her recipes just WORK!“
Jenny Linford, author of fifteen food books
“Wei is on a mission to share and deepen an understanding of Chinese food for those to whom it is less familiar. Her recipes are clear and simple to follow, rooted in the practical realities of day-to-day family cooking, while her childhood stories add an evocative context.“
Behind the scenes
Curious about how Three Meals, Four Seasons came together? I’ve documented the journey from writing and recipe testing to the photo shoots and final pages.
How to pre-order and get your bonus
Step 1: Click the button below to see pre-order options from retailers in your region
Step 2: Click the button below to claim the bonus handbook
About the Author
Wei Guo is the author of Three Meals, Four Seasons and creator of Red House Spice, one of the most widely read Chinese food blogs in the English-speaking world.
She combines a deep, firsthand understanding of Chinese food culture with a clear, practical approach. Her recipes make Chinese home cooking accessible to international kitchens whilst preserving its essence.
Will there be Kindle versions available?
Well done, you must be so proud! I have used your recipes many times, they are authentic and remind me of my deceased Chinese Hakka husband’s flavours
I live in New Zealand, would love to have a copy, do your suppliers cover this?Eirene
Thank you so much, Eirene! I’m glad my recipes bring back those special memories. Yes, just click the pre-order button and it will take you to book retailers in your region.
Ni Hao! I’m an American that lived in China for 18 years, but the first 9 of those years were in Inner Mongolia province. As a result, the northern style and flavors of cooking greatly influenced my Chinese taste buds. I was delighted to come across your website last year, and have not been disappointed with a single recipe I cooked. One of my favorite posts is the one you did about ingredients. I meticulously followed your recommendations and filled my pantry with quality Chinese ingredients and discarded the ones that were Asian but not necessarily best for Chinese cuisine. Knowing the right kinds of vinegar or soy sauce has made a great difference in the results. I’m no longer disappointed or discouraged in the results I get, because I know if I follow your recipes I will indeed get authentic Chinese dishes! Thank you for pushing me from being a discouraged Chinese cook who gave up trying to a learner! My family is delighted! It always seemed easier to buy good Chinese food in China than learn to cook it myself, but now I have a way to recreate those dishes and experiences here in the US. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this lovely message! I’m especially happy to hear that my pantry posts have made such a difference. Your appreciation means a lot to me. Happy cooking!
hallo Wei Guo, ich freue mich auf dein kochbuch! es wird mein zweites neben fuchsia dunlop werden und darauf bin ich sehr gespannt. vorallem habe ich jetzt schon hunger und im garten ist jetzt auch der sichuan pfeffer fertig zum ernten. dir alles gute und noch einen schönen tag. heiko
Thank you so much, Heiko! I hope you enjoy the book. How wonderful to have your own Sichuan pepper tree in the garden. Happy harvesting!
ich werde ein bild senden. wunderbar das es in ost-deutschland fast genauso gut wächst und den winter übersteht. vielen dank nochmals.
Preordered!!! I cannot wait, so exciting!
Thank you so much Michelle! I hope you’ll enjoy cooking with the book.
Love all your recipes.
I am looking for Fukien rice noodle recipe,
If you the recipe, please share with us.
Thanks
I haven’t shared a recipe for Fujian rice noodles. But you might be interested in these two recipes: Singapore Mei Fun and Easy Chow Mei Fun
I love the recipes you share online, I’m so looking forward to your new book. You put in a lot of work so make sure you treat yourself to something special to celebrate.
Regards
Victor
Thank you Victor! Yes, I’ll make sure to treat myself with tasty food made by others
i’ve been following you for quite a while getting you emails and while i don’t cook, i’m a lover of all Asian foods ( Chinese cuisine) being my favorite one. I didn’t dare to enter the cooking process you requested all your followers to sign in for, but i can wait to see and read what is in your book. PS i’m not a reader lol. can’t wait to open this book and start my journey and hopefully someone in my family will prepare me one of these dishes. thank you for your passion and love for us, who love to eat.
Thank you so much for following along and for your lovely message, Nelson! I hope the book might even tempt you into the kitchen one day.
Just ordered the book! Excited to try more recipes.
Thank you so much Ildiko! This means a lot.
Love your recipes and have tried many.
Will always use your informative recipes and step by step instructions for my family and friends to enjoy.
Keep it up
Regards
Michael
So happy to hear that, Michael! Thanks for your appreciation and support. I hope this new book will bring you more joy in the kitchen.
So excited for this cookbook! What a joy to have so many of the wonderful recipes off the computer and into a beautiful book. Can’t wait!
Thank you so much Erin! I hope you’ll enjoy this book and cook from it often.