What to Look For in a Wok


Updated 01/24/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Buy a Wok

Enjoy cooking Chinese at home, but want to take your skill set to the next level? Then get yourself one of China's most integral cooking tools: a wok. "A wok is essential to Chinese cooking," said Ching-He Huang, host of the Cooking Channel's brand-new Easy Chinese: San Francisco. But, she warned me, it's just as important to find the right version for you, as there are many different selections Read more

Cooking Channel's Ching He Huang Talks Chinese Food


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ching He Huang Interview

When the Cooking Channel first launched last year, I was thrilled to find that the lineup included a show called Chinese Food Made Easy — up until that point, the only Chinese cooking shows I'd seen were reruns of Martin Yan's Yan Can Cook. Its host, a fresh, upbeat face named Ching He Huang, had appeared in a slew of cooking shows in the UK, where she's widely recognized for reinventions of Read more

5 Essential Ingredients For Cooking Chinese at Home


Updated 07/11/11 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Chinese Ingredients to Keep in Your Kitchen

When it comes to Chinese cuisine, don't be scared to try cooking it at home — you don't need much in your pantry to experiment with China's flavors. I asked Ching-He Huang, host of the Cooking Channel's Chinese Food Made Easy and the forthcoming Easy Chinese: San Francisco, to rattle off some of the ingredients she couldn't do without in her kitchen. Along with tea and rice — fundamentals of Read more

Meet the Stars and Shows of the Cooking Channel


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

The Cooking Channel's New Hosts and Shows

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited for the Food Network's upcoming sister station, the Cooking Channel. The new network debuts on Monday, and to help you figure out which shows you'll TiVo and which shows you'll skip, I've put together this little guide. Here, you'll meet 10 of the Cooking Channel's new programs and their hosts. Source Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Super Bowl Spread!


Updated 02/02/12 4:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Virtual Super Bowl Spread

Can't wait for the Super Bowl to be here already? Well then you've lucked out, because this year, game day's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual Super Bowl spread. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Read more

Food Network and Cooking Channel Have Lots Brewing For 2011, 2012


Updated 11/09/11 2:02 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

New Shows on Food Network and Cooking Channel

Food Network doesn't just have a new wine coming out — it's also got a roster of brand-new shows for both daytime and primetime. The surprising programming offers a broad range of variety, from the cooking-centric (on the ranch with Pioneer Woman and blogger Ree Drummond) to the reality-heavy (a squabbling, multigenerational family of cookie bakers). To see the full list, keep reading. Read more

Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Chinese Course?


Updated 07/19/11 9:28 AM · Posted by · 14 comments

Favorite Chinese Dishes

I've got Chinese food on the brain after a lengthy interview with the Cooking Channel personality Ching He Huang about essential Chinese ingredients and kitchen tools. As a Chinese-American myself, I'm a bit biased, but I do believe that Chinese food is one of the world's most colorful and versatile cuisines. When it comes to Chinese cooking, I'm well studied in just about everything, from Read more