thewoksoflife's dishfolio
We're a family of 4 living between the US & China. When we're not packing or unpacking suitcases, we're sharing our culinary exploits and travels w/ each other here!
Last Posted Recipe: Jun 3, 2015
SAVORY FALL CORN MUFFINS
Savory Maple Corn Muffins with Sage, Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Cheese are AMAZING.
by thewoksoflife
QUICK BLACKBERRY APPLE TART
One of the easiest but most impressive desserts you'll ever make!
by thewoksoflife
SPICY CHICKEN ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Have a hearty bowl of Chicken Andouille Gumbo to warm you up in the coming cold weather!
by thewoksoflife
ROAST PORK FRIED RICE
A lost art, this Chinese takeout staple, when done right, is still a crowd pleaser!
by thewoksoflife
THE MORNING GLORY SANDWICH
Bacon, butternut squash, cheese, and thyme, wrapped in 2 slices of French Toast
by thewoksoflife
SPICY TWICE COOKED POTATOES
Potato lovers, Vegetarians and Vegans, check out this tasty dish!
by thewoksoflife
SHANGHAI BOK CHOY RICE POT
Rice, bok choy, and cured pork in a trifecta of Shanghai comfort food awesomeness.
by thewoksoflife
HOMEMADE SCALLION SESAME CRACKERS
These healthy snacks won't leave you wondering what the ingredients are!
by thewoksoflife
LEMON MANCHEGO TOASTS
These lemon manchego toasts with olive tapenade are to die for!
by thewoksoflife
LEMON SOY ROASTED BRANZINO
Oven Roasted Lemon Soy Branzino - a super easy, elegant dinner!
by thewoksoflife
Spicy Griddled Tofu "Steaks"
Vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike, check out this hearty tofu meal!
by thewoksoflife
SHANGHAI CAI FAN
Rice, bok choy, and salted pork in a trifecta of Shanghai comfort food awesomeness
by thewoksoflife
STEAMED SHRIMP WITH GLASS NOODLES - TWO WA
Steamed Shrimp with glass noodles-Two Ways Garlic on one, cilantro and green chili peppers on the other!
by thewoksoflife
STEAK AND SCALLION RICE CAKE STIR-FRY
Steak and Scallion Rice Cake Stir-fry: for all you carb-loving carnivores!
by thewoksoflife
Chicken and Mushroom Clay Pot Rice
Cantonese chicken and mushroom clay pot rice - a family favorite!
by thewoksoflife
SHANGHAI SWEET AND SOUR RIBS
SHANGHAI SWEET AND SOUR RIBS The delicate balance of the soy sauce, sugar and vinegar makes this classic dish very popular!
by thewoksoflife
RATATOUILLE GRILLED CHEESE
Ratatouille Grilled Cheese: roasted summer veg + basil + cream cheese + gruyere + crispy italian bread = a messy, gooey, epic farewell to summer!
by thewoksoflife
BEEF WITH BROCCOLI
A little Beef with Broccoli to bring back some old family takeout restaurant memories and a stir-fry sauce that will make weeknight dinners a WHOLE lot easier!
by thewoksoflife
Flourless Chocolate Citrus Almond Cake
This citrus almond cake with sea salt and dark chocolate ganache is moist, flavorful, and a generally awesome gluten-free cake
by thewoksoflife
Scallop Fried Rice with XO Sauce
A real treat for seafood lovers, it’s the XO sauce and the crispy garlic chips, that bring it to another level.
by thewoksoflife
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster sauce
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster sauce is so easy to make and makes a great side dish!
by thewoksoflife
Almond Crusted Macaroni and Cheese
The almond crust and use of gouda and manchego cheese make it especially memorable and delicious!
by thewoksoflife
VEGETABLE LO MEIN
This healthy, tasty, and very easy to make vegetable lo mein is a really simple, versatile noodle dish that can be a staple vegetarian meal or a go-to meatless Monday dinner!
by thewoksoflife
Chive Flower Tempura
This Chinese chive flower tempura is definitely one of the tastiest tempura dishes we have encountered! It's seasonal cooking at its best!
by thewoksoflife
Steamed Shanghai Soup Dumplings
This tantalizing, dreamy snack is probably the most famous dish to come out of Shanghai: paper-thin skin enveloping perfectly seasoned pork filling and rivers of hot, flavorful soup.
by thewoksoflife
FRIZZLED CHIVE FLOWER FLATBREAD
An onion flatbread with scallions, red onions, and chive flowers is a great seasonal dish taking advantage of Chive flowers at the local market.
by thewoksoflife
Hunan Steamed Fish with Salted Chilies
A famous Hunan-style dish. Sometimes only the fish head is used for this dish!
by thewoksoflife
PEKING DUCK GRILLED CHEESE
Tender, juicy duck with crispy skin, and a green onion hoisin spread with earthy, creamy cheese and crisp, buttery bread!
by thewoksoflife