Cauliflower Steaks with Red Curry Peanut Sauce

This vegan side is exactly as it sounds—cauliflower sliced into flat steaks that you can grill, roast, or pan-fry.

RecipesDiana KuanNovember 8, 2020Vegan, cauliflower, Curry, Thai, vegetarian, Gluten-Free Comment

Vietnamese Chicken Curry

Have you ever had Vietnamese chicken curry, or cà ri gà? It's hard not to love a dish that's a natural amalgam of 3 distinct cultures.

RecipesDiana KuanAugust 20, 2020Chicken, Recipes, Vietnamese, Curry Comments

Sriracha Fried Rice

This Sriracha fried rice is vegetarian, but you can easily make it meaty by adding fresh or leftover chicken, pork, or shrimp.

RecipesDiana KuanJuly 23, 2020Chinese, Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free Adaptable, Recipes, Rice, Vegetarian Comments

Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

In this recipe that's a favorite of home cooks in China, Cola-Cola and soy sauce meld to form a great sweet and savory glaze for the chicken.

RecipesDiana KuanJuly 10, 2020Appetizers, Chicken, Chinese, Recipes, Favorites Comments

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

This delicious tomato salad is based on a traditional Yunnan dish. They’re like an appetizer and dessert in one.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 26, 2018Appetizers, Chinese, Healthy, Recipes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Vegan, vegetarian Comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Buckle

This buckle tastes like the essence of spring that you can eat for breakfast as well as dessert.

RecipesDiana KuanMay 24, 2018Baking, Strawberry, RhubarbComment

Kale and Sesame Soba Noodles

Here is my rendition of a kale noodle dish done right, with generous amounts of the iron-rich greens.

RecipesDiana KuanMarch 7, 2018Healthy, Kale, Noodles, Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegan Comments

Green Bean and Coconut Stir-fry

This week I'm very excited to share a recipe from my friend Chitra Agrawal's new cookbook Vibrant India, which came out a few weeks ago from Ten Speed.

RecipesDiana KuanApril 19, 2017Green Beans, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Coconut Comments

Japanese Beef and Potato Stew (Nikujaga)

This is a hearty stew that you can whip up in about 40 or 50 minutes, including prep time.

RecipesDiana KuanMarch 9, 2017Beef, Potato Comments

Stir-Fried Beef with Black Pepper

This easy and delicious stir-fry uses a velveting technique to get super-tender beef.

RecipesDiana KuanSeptember 13, 2016Beef Comments

Sweet Chili Shrimp

Friends and often tell me this is the first recipe they make a beeline for in The Chinese Takeout Cookbook.

RecipesDiana KuanJuly 7, 2015Seafood, Shrimp, Spicy, shrimp Comments

Kung Pao Sweet Potatoes

A delicious, vegan Kung Pao dish that is filling and packed with smoky heat.

RecipesDiana KuanJune 7, 2014Vegetarian, Sweet potatoes, Spicy, Sichuan, Chinese, Vegan Comments

Spicy Wok-Fried Chicken with Chilis (Chongqing Chicken)

Lazi jiding (辣子鸡丁) is like a more sophisticated version of kung pao chicken.

RecipesDiana KuanMarch 13, 2014China, Recipes, Sichuan Food Comments

Chinese Pork Ribs with Plum Preserves

These simple ribs are coated with a delicious sauce blend: sweetness from the preserves, tartness from the vinegar, earthiness from the hoisin sauce, and lip-smacking savoriness from the soy sauce and pork itself.

RecipesDiana KuanMarch 4, 2014Pork, chinese Comments

Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-fry

The ingredients are minimal but the flavor is outstanding.

RecipesDiana KuanJanuary 15, 2014Beef, Vietnamese Comments