Chinese New Year
(February 7th 2008) is a good excuse to try out some Chinese recipes with your
family, and we have a selection of easy family favorites below.
Chow Fan (Chinese Fried Rice)
I was brought up in Hong Kong and "Chow Fan" was one of our
favorite family meals. The recipe I have given here is a very "anglicized"
version, and of course you can adapt it endlessly by adding your own family's
favorite vegetables and meats - or using up any leftovers. Most children love
it, so make it in large quantities!
Sweet and Sour ChickenNEW!
"Sweet and sour" was a classic Chinese dish in the 1980s, but that was because
it has always been so popular with the family market! Kids love the sweet taste
(from the pineapple chunks) and it is sure to become a family favourite.
Home-made fortune cookies
Fortune cookies are a fun way to end a family meal, and easily
bought in most Chinese supermarkets. But they are also fun to make - and if you
make them yourself you will be able to add your own "fortunes" (or get the kids
to write some out to include, which is sure to get them giggling).
Olympic Recipes!NEW! Encourage kids to get involved with the Olympic Games by serving up
an Olympic treat or two!
Jumbles - a delicious, gingery biscuit which
kids will enjoy cooking (and eating!)
Easy Quesadillas
These are a firm family favourite in our house - and a very useful quick
meal to teach your teenagers to cook for themselves and their friends! Children
of all ages enjoy putting these together, and of course you can tailor them to
suit the likes and dislikes of the different members of the family.
