16 Chinese-American Recipes

16 Chinese-American Recipes: Ring in Chinese New Year with kid-friendly meals

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Your Asian celebration will start in under an hour with these 20-minute lettuce wraps.
Make chicken lettuce wraps 

Homemade Egg Rolls

Egg rolls are the perfect appetizer for a Chinese New Year's party — and surprisingly easy to make!
Make homemade egg rolls

Vegetable Dumplings

In China, dumplings signify prosperity, so eat up! (Just don’t count them — it’s bad luck!)
Make vegetable dumplings

Turkey Wonton Soup

In Chinese culture, silver coins are placed inside wontons to signify good luck in the new year, but we prefer eating ours with a bowl of soup!
Make turkey wonton soup

Asian Takeout Noodles

Even picky eaters will join the celebration with these delicious (and easy) noodles.
Make Asian takeout noodles

Orange Chicken

Resolve to start making your own take out this Chinese New Year, starting with this awesome orange chicken!
Make orange chicken

Shrimp and Bok Choy with Gingery Fried Rice

Give your family a healthy start to the Year of the Snake with this light, fresh meal.
Make shrimp and bok choy with gingery fried rice

Kung Pao Chicken

Say "Happy New Year”" with a “pao” to your family’'s tastebuds!
Make kung pao chicken

Fried Rice

Last-minute Chinese New Year party? Don’t stress — this lightning-fast fried rice will steal the show without making you late!
Make fried rice

Asian Salmon Wraps

These wraps make fish fun for kids to eat! They're so easy to make, your tots can even help you whip them up.
Make Asian salmon wraps

Mark Bittmans Beef

Take a bite out of the new year with this healthy, Asian-inspired combination.
Make Mark Bittman’s beef & broccoli

Bourbon Chicken

Bring the buffet home for your party with Chinese bourbon chicken (but don't worry, the alcohol cooks out)!
Make bourbon chicken

Sesame Noodles

These sesame noodles require minimal work and pack big flavor. Plus, the flexible recipe lets your kids celebrate with any ingredients they want!
Make sesame noodles

Golden Garlic Chow Mein

This go-to Chinese bowl gets a bold makeover with a punch of garlic. Noodles infused with leek and butter make going back for a second helping hard to resist!
Make golden garlic chow mein
Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky

Miso Tofu

Yes, vegans can also get into the spirit of the Chinese New Year with this filling fare that’s slathered in miso sauce! We predict even meat-eaters won't be able to get enough of this salty dish.
Make miso tofu

Hot and Sour Soup

This zesty veggie-packed soup will warm you up long after your Chinese New Year celebrations have ended. And if you want an extra kick, throw in a dash of Srichacha chili sauce!
Make hot and sour soup