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.

Using miso on the turkey is a great way to get wonderfully moist meat—always a challenge at Thanksgiving.

The distinctive, delicate flavor of fragrant basmati rice—an Indian staple—helps temper the heat of the south’ spicy food.