Lo Hon Jai (Buddha's Delight)

Tired of the same old vegetarian stir fry? Buddha's Delight is just what you need. A celebratory mixture of multiple vegetables and protein sources (wheat gluten, bean-curd skin, bean-curd puffs, and more), noodles, and a flavorful sauce infused with mushrooms, it's a reminder that vegetarian stir-fries don't have to be the same old ho-hum dish every time.

Ma La Xiang Guo (Spicy Numbing Stir-fry Pot)

This ma la xiang guo recipe (a spicy mix of vegetables, meats, and Sichuan seasonings) is a recreation of a dish we enjoyed often when we lived in Beijing.

Vegetable Lo Mein

A rainbow of vibrant veggies, tossed simply with Asian egg noodles and soy sauce. A very virtuous and super simple dinner for two.

Chinese Vegetarian Duck (素鸭)

This Chinese Vegetarian Duck, or sù yā (素鸭) recipe is a delicious vegan/vegetarian dish that feels special, but is surprisingly easy to make.

Vegetarian Singapore Noodles

Vegetarian Singapore Noodles omit the standard trio of Chinese pork, shrimp and eggs in the classic version, but they're no less delicious!

Steamed Seitan with Mushrooms & Dried Lily Flowers

This steamed seitan dish (or substitute any plant-based protein!) is a tasty vegan version of a Cantonese favorite: chicken with mushrooms and lily flowers.

Cantonese-Style Tofu, Pine Nut, and Jicama Lettuce Cups (San Choi Bao)

The inspiration for this recipe comes from the san choi bao I grew up eating in New York's Chinatown, which were filled with minced squab stir-fried with pine nuts and finely diced water chestnuts and vegetables. The mix of crunchy, crisp, and tender bits works just as well with a new set of vegetable-based ingredients.

Mushrooms and Tofu With Chinese Mustard Greens

Every year, families celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with an impressive feast called Reunion Dinner, and among the many plates on the table is abalone in a rich sauce with dried oysters, shiitakes, and an algae called black moss. Inspired by that dish, this recipe is a vegetarian take that still delivers on the richness and flavor of the original.

Chinese Spicy Eight Treasures Stir Fry

This Chinese Spicy Eight Treasures Stir fry is another everyday home cooking dish from the old days in Shanghai. The secret of this dish is a combination of 3 things: dried shrimp, loads of garlic and the substitution of spicy bean paste for the sweet bean paste

Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots (油焖笋)

One of our favorite old-world dishes from Shanghai is Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots or yóu mèn sun (油焖笋). If you're a vegan, or you just like Chinese red-cooked or hong shao dishes, then these vegetarian braised spring bamboo shoots are the ultimate dish for you!