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We’re the Leung family—Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin—four cooks sharing our home-cooked and restaurant-style recipes.

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  • Back to School Recipes

    Back to School Recipes

    We’ve collected a bunch of back to school recipes, with tons of meal ideas to help you get into the swing of the school year hustle. Summer may be ending, but we hope you can find some ideas—from on-the-go breakfasts…

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  • Fried Eggplant, Chinese-Style

    Fried Eggplant, Chinese-Style

    This Fried Eggplant is dangerously easy to eat. Crispy sticks of eggplant are cooked til tender and seasoned with a universally loved savory blend of salt, white pepper, and five spice powder!  This recipe is best as one of multiple…

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  • Chinese Spinach Salad

    Chinese Spinach Salad

    This Chinese Spinach Salad is a hearty and delicious way to enjoy lots of fresh spinach. Adding tofu skin and peanuts makes it extra tasty and nutrient-dense!  The Art of the Chinese “Cold Dish”    Every year, I like to come…

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Bill’s parents ran a Chinese restaurant, so you know these recipes are legit. We’ve got everything from lo mein and fried rice to retro Chinese American restaurant dishes!



People always ask us which recipe they should start with. Here are our picks. Which family member’s favorites align with yours?

Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger, Scallions, and Cilantro

Bill’s Pick

Pork and Chive Dumplings

Judy’s Pick

Dumpling Sauce, by thewoksoflife.com

Sarah’s Pick

Mapo Tofu, thewoksoflife.com

Kaitlin’s Pick

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