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Discover balanced, nutritious meals made with simple ingredients for everyday home cooking.

Healthy Shrimp with Zucchini
Healthy Shrimp with Zucchini
Yesterday at grocery shopping, I saw some really fresh zucchini on the shelf. The idea of making this healthy shrimp wit
Easy Chicken with Cucumber
Easy Chicken with Cucumber
Whenever I feel like making something simple and comforting, this easy chicken with cucumber will always come to my mind
Tasty Carrot Pancake
Tasty Carrot Pancake
This carrot pancake could be ready in less than 30 minutes and it tastes really good. I like to eat it as breakfast or
Chinese Chicken Nuggets
Chinese Chicken Nuggets
Today I am going to share with you guys the recipe for an easy-to-make yet super delicious Chinese Chicken Nuggets. I
Chicken with Asparagus
Chicken with Asparagus
Today I am going to share with you guys the recipe for this great-tasting Chicken with Asparagus stir-fry. For ingred
Pork with English Green Peas
Pork with English Green Peas
Today I am writing about an very easy stir-fry recipe using English green peas as the main ingredient. English green pe
Chili Oil Wonton
Chili Oil Wonton
Chili oil wonton is a signature Szechuan dish. If you eat at a Szechuan restaurant in China, I am 100% sure that this d
Chive and Ground Pork
Chive and Ground Pork
Today I am going to share the recipe of another quick and easy yet super delicious stir fry dish, “Chive and Ground Po
Ham and Celtuce
Ham and Celtuce
I am excited to introduce a wonderful ingredient to your guys today by sharing the recipe of a simple yet tasty ham and
Beef with Chinese Broccoli
Beef with Chinese Broccoli
Today I am going to share the recipe for a beef with Chinese broccoli stir fry. It’s tasty, easy to make and you can r
Braised Pork Belly Over Rice
Braised Pork Belly Over Rice
If you are looking for a great way to cook pork belly, the braised pork belly over rice is definitely worth checking out
Nappa Cabbage and Mushroom
Nappa Cabbage and Mushroom
Hi veggie lovers, today I am going to share a super easy nappa cabbage and mushroom stir fry. Be sure to add this dish
Bacon with Snow Peas
Bacon with Snow Peas
Today I want to share a delicious and super easy bacon with snow peas stir fry recipe with you. I used only four simpl
Cilantro Thai Chicken Breast
Cilantro Thai Chicken Breast
I want to share a super tasty Cilantro Thai Chicken Breast recipe today. I learned how to make this dish from a old co
Steamed Cod Fish
Steamed Cod Fish
Steamed cod fish with ginger and scallion is one of the most popular dish in China and the easiest seafood dish that ev
Shrimp and Egg Pancake
Shrimp and Egg Pancake
I am super excited about today’s post, because this is going to be my 100th recipe post on Spice the Plate! Before I t
Shanghai Style Rice Cake Soup
Shanghai Style Rice Cake Soup
I was 12, when I had Shanghai style rice cake soup for the first time. It was made by my best friend’s grandmother. S
Minced Pork with Green Bean
Minced Pork with Green Bean
This minced pork with green bean is one of my go-to recipes for preparing a quick weeknight meal. Serve it over rice or
Pan-fried Honey Garlic Chicken
Pan-fried Honey Garlic Chicken
This pan-fried honey garlic chicken recipe I am going to share, is without a doubt at the top of my everyday cooking rec
Steamed Egg with Dried Shrimp and Mushroom
Steamed Egg with Dried Shrimp and Mushroom
This steamed egg with baby shrimp and mushroom is an upgrade to the basic Chinese steamed egg recipe. I added a few mo
Sautéed Carrots, Peas and Trumpet Mushrooms
Sautéed Carrots, Peas and Trumpet Mushrooms
Most nights, my mom will serve quick and easy dishes like this Sautéed Carrots, Peas and Trumpet Mushrooms at our 
Summer Chicken Skin Salad
Summer Chicken Skin Salad
This week, I want to share a summer chicken skin salad recipe with y’all. Delicious, affordable and easy-to-assemble,