F is for Five-Spice
Chinese five-spice powder typically includes ground star anise, fennel, Chinese cinnamon (cassia), cloves and Sichuan peppercorns, not necessarily in equal amounts, plus spices such as ginger and black pepper. The blend
Duck Buns
Here’s the love child of a lunch sandwich and a dim sum bun. I live a short stroll away from
Beyond Shandong Asparagus
Tradition is not sacred in my kitchen. Here, Shandong-style asparagus is amped up