I like recipes that are easy to come back to. A few words to set the scene, followed by a recipe that works, with any useful notes or stories saved for afterward.
These are things I cook at home or at work, where flavor always comes first. Some are simple, some take a little more time, but they’re all recipes I’ve enjoyed enough to make again and wanted to keep.
This notebook is my place to collect them, and to share them in the way I like to read recipes myself.
Thousand-Layer Pork and Onion Pancakes
A crisp, golden Chinese savory pancake layered with juicy pork and onion filling. The folded dough creates tender layers around the flavorful filling, making it a satisfying family dinner or snack.
All-purpose pork filling
A juicy, well-seasoned pork filling with onion, ginger water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Use it for dumplings, wontons, savory pancakes, buns, and more.
Restaurant-Style Three Cup Chicken
A restaurant-style three cup chicken inspired by the version I first had in Beijing, with tender bone-in chicken, golden garlic, ginger, Thai basil, and a glossy, deeply savory sauce.
