During the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, food is more than food. Each dish promises luck, long life, and happiness.

A whole fish, representing abundance, is almost always included on the celebratory Chinese table.

It’s traditional to serve a whole chicken, including the head and feet, for Chinese New Year.

Unlike most Western rice puddings, these desserts are chewy rather than creamy, with a delightful surprise inside.

Crisp and golden, these juicy pot stickers, stuffed with a classic Cantonese filling, are more than just delicious — they're also a symbol of prosperity for the coming year....

From the rich broth to the velvety cubes of winter melon, this wholesome soup is immensely satisfying.

A Chinese meal is incomplete without something leafy, and this dish features a wonderful green.

Extremely subtle and very delicate, this special dish, called Buddha’s Delight because it’s completely vegetarian, is all about texture.

They’ve been told that this cuisine is the finest America has to offer, but the three chefs from China are not very impressed.

Garlic chives smell more pungent than they taste and are wonderful when cooked.