food for Chinese New Year

I am not...but I did take up cooking Chinese food in quarantine! My grandmother left me a bunch of her cookbooks one of which was for Chinese cooking (apparently it was very hip for Jewish ladies to take up Chinese cooking in Los Angeles during the 1960s and 1970s). My Char Siu Bao is getting pretty good (flavor wise...my dumpling folding technique... needs a lot of work). Char Siu Pork is pretty easy if you have access to the ingredients, a fridge, and an oven, and lots of time! 

Chinese New Year celebrations feature symbolic foods like dumplings for wealth, fish for prosperity, and sticky rice cakes for growth. Families gather to enjoy these traditional dishes, bringing good luck for the year ahead. From sweet treats to savory delights, every dish holds cultural significance. Book now to experience an authentic Chinese New Year feast!