Omnivore's Cookbook
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Maggie Zhu write about modern chinese cooking - including street food, family recipes, and restaurant dishes. She takes a less labor-intensive approach while maintaining the taste and look of the dish. She is originally from Beijing, and now cook from her Austin, Texas kitchen.
Omnivore's Cookbook
4d ago
A simplified Taiwanese pineapple cake featuring a buttery crumbly dough filled with a fragrant tangy pineapple filling. Compared to the traditional method, this one does not require a special mold, so it is much easier to make, and it tastes even better. Make them in your own kitchen to enjoy as a tea snack or ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
6d ago
Salt and pepper fish is a quick and simple dish that features crispy fish with a rich savory seasoning. You can either serve it as an appetizer or a main dish over rice. {Gluten-Free} I’ve shared Salt and Pepper Chicken and Salt and Pepper Pork Chops in the past. Today I want to share one ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
1w ago
Ground turkey and tofu scrambled with veggies is a delicious and healthy dish that is packed with protein and nutrients. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} This tofu scramble is a dish my postpartum nanny made for me for my recovery. I enjoyed it a lot and asked her the name of the dish. But she told me that ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
2w ago
Sweet and sour shrimp is a colorful and satisfying main dish that your whole family will love! The crispy shrimp and crunchy peppers are brought together with a fragrant sweet and sour sauce. It’s easy to put together and tastes perfect over steamed rice for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Sweet and sour sauce is one of ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
2w ago
Scallion oil noodles is a simple and hearty dish with tender noodles mixed with super fragrant scallion oil, soy sauce and fried crispy green onions. It is a wonderful side dish that uses only 6 ingredients, and it’s satisfying enough to serve as a light meal by itself. {Vegan} In China, noodle dishes come in ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
3w ago
Homestyle moo goo gai pan is loaded with juicy tender chicken and colorful vegetables, brought together with a hearty savory sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Moo Goo Gai Pan, or mo gu ji pian (蘑菇鸡片), means mushrooms and sliced chicken. It originates from Cantonese cuisine and was slightly transformed when it became one of the most well ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
1M ago
This taro bread has a light and fluffy milk bread base swirled with a lightly sweetened taro filling. Change up your regular loaf with this beautiful taro bread for a nice weekend breakfast, or make it as a special edible gift. {Vegetarian} You might have seen sweet taro bread at an Asian bakery. Sometimes they ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
1M ago
A fast and easy sliced pork soup made with aromatics and lily flowers for a hearty yet refreshing taste. It is a great dish to make when you feel under the weather, to gain strength during postpartum, or if you simply need a comforting soup for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} This easy pork soup with lily ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
1M ago
This pork and cabbage stir fry is an irresistible homestyle dish that is easy to make and very comforting. It combines tender slices of marinated pork with sweet, buttery Taiwanese flat cabbage. Try it and you’ll be surprised how something so simple can be so satisfying! Pork and cabbage stir fry is one of those ..read more
Omnivore's Cookbook
1M ago
Try this Chinese-style braised lamb cooked in a savory sauce with very simple seasonings until tender and juicy. It will have everyone asking for seconds! Serve it over steamed rice for a special dinner, or enjoy them throughout the week as meal prep. Growing up in Northern China, one of my favorite dishes from my ..read more