https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/quick-and-easy/ a culinary genealogy Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:56:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/quick-and-easy/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/banana-oat-pancakes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/banana-oat-pancakes/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:25:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=86315 These banana oat pancakes have entered the permanent breakfast rotation in my house. They’re toddler-friendly, kid-friendly, gluten-free, and wholesome, with just 6 basic ingredients. They take just 15 minutes to make from scratch, and also freeze super well for quick breakfasts and snacks!  A Toddler Staple These banana oat pancakes have become a lifeline for ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/banana-oat-pancakes/feed/ 15 https://thewoksoflife.com/5-ingredient-lo-mein-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/5-ingredient-lo-mein-recipe/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85674 To make this 5-ingredient lo mein recipe, you’ll need lo mein noodles, oyster sauce, soy sauce, scallions, and oil. That’s all.  Chances are, you only have to buy the noodles and you’ve got everything else. It’s silly how easy it is, and it’s so good! It kind of tastes like a pure version of the ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/5-ingredient-lo-mein-recipe/feed/ 17 https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-green-beans/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-green-beans/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:26:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85736 Pork with Green Beans is a one-pan meal with both your protein and veggie covered. It’s also a tasty stir-fry that’s pretty quick to whip up anytime, and one that the whole family (even an increasingly picky toddler) can enjoy!  Become a pro at stir-fries!  It’s crazy to think about how long we’ve been developing ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-green-beans/feed/ 19 https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:20:27 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85749 Today we’re cooking millet rice! Millet is a great alternative to plain white rice, and this recipe blends fragrant jasmine rice with healthy millet for an adaptable and approachable way to introduce more whole grains into your diet. You all had such a positive reaction to our Quinoa Rice recipe, and we know you’ll love ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/feed/ 22 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-and-eggs/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-and-eggs/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85685 Chinese beef and eggs is a delicious dish and the perfect companion to take down a bowl of rice! Serve it with a vegetable stir-fry and maybe another dish (lots to choose from here), and you’ve got a Chinese meal that stretched 6-8 ounces of beef and six eggs to serve 3-4 people, while still ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-and-eggs/feed/ 17 https://thewoksoflife.com/wonton-egg-drop-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/wonton-egg-drop-soup/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:34:08 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85466 This Wonton Egg Drop Soup brings back memories of our family’s restaurant days. Why you may have only had it in a Chinese restaurant, it’s so simple to make at home. Just boil your favorite frozen wontons and ladle over this quick, perfectly golden egg drop soup for a delicious and fast meal any time ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/wonton-egg-drop-soup/feed/ 8 https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-dace-stir-fried-greens/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-dace-stir-fried-greens/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:06:09 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85065 This fried dace recipe with stir-fried leafy vegetables makes use of a beloved Cantonese ingredient  that used to be known only to Chinese families, but recently went mainstream! (The New York Times/WireCutter included it on its list of The Best Tinned Fish.)  If you grew up with cans of Pearl River Bridge or Eagle Coin ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/fried-dace-stir-fried-greens/feed/ 7 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-noodle-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-noodle-soup/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:52:54 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85000 Make this quick and easy Chinese Noodle Soup recipe with pantry ingredients, water, and a few items from the fridge.  Grab an egg, tomato, and some pre-washed spinach. From the pantry, you just need dried noodles and some seasonings, and you’ll have a fast mid-week dinner, a quick lunch while working at home, or a ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-noodle-soup/feed/ 28 https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-rice-with-cheese/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-rice-with-cheese/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:14:12 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84939 This baked kimchi rice with cheese is surprisingly easy to make (with just 10 ingredients), vegetarian (if you use a vegan kimchi), and so tasty and satisfying! If you’ve never tried this combination, you’ll be shocked at how well the tangy spicy kimchi goes with creamy melted cheese.  Kimchi & Cheese: A Winning Combination We ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/kimchi-rice-with-cheese/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/homemade-tea-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/homemade-tea-recipe/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:27:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84846 This is an easy homemade tea recipe that doesn’t require tea bags, is caffeine-free, and uses ingredients that you may already have in your pantry and spice cabinet! It tastes like a fancy designer tea blend with a subtle sweetness, but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg either.  While this recipe may not fit ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/homemade-tea-recipe/feed/ 16