Happy Chinese New Year (新年快乐)

It's Chinese/Lunar New Year's Eve in Asia now, so I wanted to wish everyone a very happy Chinese/Lunar New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai, 恭喜发财. May the year of the rat brings you great health, happiness, prosperity ($$$), and of course, lots of scrumptious foods. Looking for Chinese New Year's recipes? Check out my recommendations and recipes below... Stir-fried Lobster with Butter and Cheese (芝士牛油焗龙虾) - This is the kind of dish that one would order at restaurants during Chinese New Year. Make it at home this year! Braised Daikon/Turnip with Pork Ribs and Dried Oysters (白萝卜蚝干焖排骨) - perfect for family dinners, dried oysters are excellent for Chinese New Year festivities. Sichuan Wok-fried Chicken - Running out of chicken recipes? Try this spicy and numbing Sichuan dish. Imitation Shark's Fin and Crab Meat Omelette - go eco-friendly this Chinese New Year without sacrifying taste, really! Steamed Scallops with Soy Sauce and Garlic Oil - try steaming something different this year, scallop is a wonderful choice. Minced Chicken and Pork Rolls (鸡卷)- A slightly different twist to the classic "lor bak" (卤肉) but equally delicious. Stir-fried Chive Buds - Introducing an uncommon vegetable dish that is sure to impress your family and guests. Shrimp Wontons (鲜虾云吞) - Who doesn't like this Chinese classic? A certified crowd-pleaser. Red Bean Paste Pancakes (豆沙锅饼) - end the family dinner with a sweet note with this Chinese dessert pancakes. Longan Dessert/Longan Tong Sui (龙眼糖水) - Serve your guests a warm bowl of this soothing drink; great for Chinese New Year's cakes, cookies, and candies. You can get more Chinese recipes idea here. Happy eating (and drinking) for the next 15 days! *wink*