The appetizers at Chinese restaurants often rival the main courses, and they've captivated the country's palate for decades.

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As you celebrate Lunar New Year (also referred to as Chinese New Year,) add these foods to your menu to invite prosperity, luck, and happiness in the coming year. In this recipe collection you'll find ...

This year, Chinese New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29. Those who celebrate will be entering the year of the snake. Just like with any holiday, traditions abound for Chinese New Year. Some of ...

Steamed dumplings are shaped like the ancient Chinese gold currency, called ingot, and represent wealth. According to legend, the number of dumplings you eat during the new year corresponds to the ...

Editor's Note: After reporting concluded for this story, Rica Leon and John Liu lost their home in the January 2025 Southern California wildfires. You can support the Chifa family by visiting their ...