5 Chinese Restaurant Favorites

February 26, 2009
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Whip up classic Chinese dishes at home and save on calories, fat, and–most importantly–money.
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Kung Pao Chicken

Randy Mayor
Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Kung Pao Chicken is the perfect combination of chicken, broccoli, and chopped, salted peanuts. Who could ask for more? Serve over a rice pilaf for a hearty, complete meal.
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Spicy Orange Beef

Spicy Orange Beef Recipe
Combine spicy dried red chiles and chile powder with the sweet flavor of sticky orange marmalade, and you'll be delighted with the results.

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe
This sweet and sour dish is loaded with savory flavors like pineapple and ginger. It also packs a major protein punch by featuring both shrimp and tofu. And best of all, it's on your table in a flash!
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Fried Rice

Fried Rice Recipe
Fried rice is a staple of any Chinese takeout order. This recipe combines traditional favors of green peas, rice, soy sauce, and green onions with diced ham, red bell pepper, onion, and chili garlic sauce.

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Baked Egg Rolls

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Baked Egg Rolls Recipe
Everyone loves egg rolls! They're the quintessential Chinese side dish. This recipe earns extra kudos for reducing the fat by substituting ground turkey and baking–not frying–the wraps.
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