Everything my mom makes is always amazing. So many people have begged my mom to open a restaurant but she never will. It remains a special treat for loved ones only. This year, she decided on some non-traditional dishes since we’ll be having a big banquet style meal tonight as well.

First, Fried Butterfish with Pickled Radishes

This cold dish of Surf Clam and Celery is light and refreshing. The hint of sesame oil is a nice accent.
We saw this innovative dish last time we went to New Yeah Shanghai and my mom has a knack for taking restaurant creations and improving them. These Pork and Sticky Rice Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves looked better and tasted better.


Yum, ox tail stewed in a rich tomato sauce. The picture is a bit smoky since I took the picture right as my mom plated it.


These Fried Shrimp Balls were a hit. The coating is clever little cubes of bread making a light and crunchy outside.


My mom makes an awesome Fish Head Soup. She uses a type of tofu, translated as frozen tofu. The process of freezing and then defrosting tofu cause the texture of the tofu to change and it becomes somewhat sponge-like, which allows it to soak up a lot more flavor. It’s perfect for soups.
New Year’s Eve dinner must include dumplings. These were Way Fong brand Pork and Leek Dumplings (available at several Chinese markets). My mom and I regularly keep these in our freezer.
Chinese meals usually end with fruit (here: strawberries, golden kiwi, green seedless grapes)

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