https://thewoksoflife.com/ a culinary genealogy Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:10:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/shallot-vinaigrette/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/shallot-vinaigrette/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95930 This Shallot Vinaigrette makes even the most basic pile of mixed greens out of the box taste wonderful. A liberal drizzle of this salad dressing feels like you’re sitting down at a nice restaurant, and it couldn’t be simpler to make!  Our New Go-To Salad Dressing I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I’m […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/shallot-vinaigrette/feed/ 7 https://thewoksoflife.com/sesame-tofu/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/sesame-tofu/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:57:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95794 This Sesame Tofu is deliciously savory and has all the trappings of another takeout favorite,  Sesame Chicken! The tofu is crusted in sesame seeds and pan-fried until crispy and golden, then tossed in a classic sweet sesame sauce!  Our Perfected Sauce The key to a great sesame sauce, whether for sesame tofu or sesame chicken, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/sesame-tofu/feed/ 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-belly-char-siu/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-belly-char-siu/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:39 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96655 There’s something special about Pork Belly Char Siu that goes above and beyond a traditional roast pork char siu.  Super-tender and decadent, pork belly roasts up beautifully and just melts in your mouth! Serve it over a plate of steamed rice with a simple side of blanched greens, and you have a simple but outrageously delicious meal. It […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-belly-char-siu/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/red-bean-zongzi/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/red-bean-zongzi/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:34:52 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96639 These red bean zongzi are sticky rice dumplings full of molten glutinous rice dotted with tender red (adzuki) beans! Serve with a little maple syrup or honey for a truly special dessert or snack, especially around the Dragon Boat Festival!  Using Whole Red Beans for a Different Texture  With the Dragon Boat Festival coming up, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/red-bean-zongzi/feed/ 5 https://thewoksoflife.com/stir-fry-spinach/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/stir-fry-spinach/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96418 Stir-fried Spinach is a popular choice of leafy green side when it comes to Chinese home cooking. It’s nutrient-dense and cooks quickly. Here’s how we do it!  The Benefits of Cooked Spinach  So much of spinach these days is consumed raw in salads, but when you stir-fry it, it’s much easier for your body to […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/stir-fry-spinach/feed/ 15 https://thewoksoflife.com/gluten-free-scallion-pancakes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/gluten-free-scallion-pancakes/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95762 These Gluten Free Scallion Pancakes are a marvel: chewy, crispy, scallion-packed and absurdly fast to whip up. Instead of using gluten-free flour, which produces a dense, dry pancake, we make them with layers of Vietnamese rice paper—to gloriously chewy and crispy effect!  The Best solution for a chewy, flaky, gluten-free scallion pancake Making Chinese food […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/gluten-free-scallion-pancakes/feed/ 13 https://thewoksoflife.com/st-paul-sandwich/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/st-paul-sandwich/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:18:52 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=96360 The St. Paul Sandwich is a uniquely American creation, ironically originating in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s an Egg Foo Young patty sandwiched between white bread, with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, and it is glorious!  We recently decided to put The Woks of Life spin on it, with a step-by-step recipe and a new YouTube […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/st-paul-sandwich/feed/ 6 https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-egg-pockets/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-egg-pockets/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 07:35:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95480 These Chive Egg Pockets are everything a breakfast should be: crispy, golden, and impossibly satisfying. They’re the kind of comforting handheld meal you’d find sizzling on a griddle at a bustling Chinese street market—sweet, garlicky chives and rich egg tucked inside crispy, chewy dough. One bite and you’re somewhere else entirely. The Breakfast That Lives […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chive-egg-pockets/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-dog-potato-salad/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-dog-potato-salad/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 06:51:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95659 We’ve been making this Hot Dog Potato Salad for years. It’s perfect for summer gatherings with family and friends when you need a satisfying and tasty side dish!  This recipe is a great new way to savor hot dogs, particularly when maybe you don’t have quite enough for each person at the table to have […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/hot-dog-potato-salad/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/strawberry-bars/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/strawberry-bars/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 05:50:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=95434 These strawberry bars are incredibly simple to make, with just 6 ingredients. A crisp shortbread base holds strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, and the topping is a crumble made from the same shortbread dough! They’re so easy, not-too-sweet, and you’ll make them again and again.  Baking Doesn’t Have to Be Hard Sometimes you come across […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/strawberry-bars/feed/ 18