These fresh lobster-mango spring rolls are a great option for serving at a Lunar New Year banquet, according to cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine. (Courtesy Vivian Truong/Chronicle Books) The ...

Combine coconut milk, palm sugar, and ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until mixture ...

Put the pork and the washed, drained bean sprouts into a bowl. Cut soaked vermicelli into 5 cm (2 in) lengths. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 25 minutes, discard stems and slice caps finely.

Forget the love angle on spring. This is the season when a cook’s thoughts turn to entertaining. Right now there is no end of excuses to feed friends and family, whether for Mother’s Day or graduation ...

National Pastry Day is here. Of course, positioned in the middle of the holiday season, this special day is another great excuse to put your baking skills to use, indulge in some sweet and savory ...