Chris Joe

If you’re looking for a last minute Lunar New Year dish - I’VE GOT YOU!! I've spent many months perfecting this Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly recipe and the best part is that it doesn’t require you to leave it uncovered in the fridge for days! I've tried many different methods at different temperatures, times, and air fryers, and this is the method that consistently puts out a crispy, puffed up skin and juicy, tender meat. One key tip - depending on the type of air fryer you have, you may have a fan blowing air from the top - if you do, mix an egg white into the salt before packing it onto the skin. This will help prevent any salt from blowing away during the cooking process! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #cjeatsrecipes #EasyRecipes #chinesefood #pork #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #crispyroastpork #lunarnewyear

For those of us in LA, the weather has been weird to say the least. Freezing cold, hail, lots of rain…perfect for soups! Wonton Noodle Soup is the go to quick and easy comfort soup that I make in minutes that is so satisfying! Start with a high quality broth and then use my perfect ratio of spices to make it a restaurant quality one. I hope you enjoy it! As always, you can find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #wontons #wontonnoodlesoup #chinesefood #EasyRecipes #cjeatsrecipes #noodles

The ONLY Dumpling Dipping Sauce recipe you’ll ever need! This sauce is so good!! I like to use my own homemade chili oil but you can absolutely use your favorite store bought kind when making this sauce at home! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #dumplings #chilioil #dumplingsauce #EasyRecipes #chinesefood #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #lunarnewyear

Long noodles are ESSENTIAL for Lunar New Year - I was always taught eating them would mean living a long life! My Chicken Lo Mein is a dish I always make especially when cooking for a large group or holidays because it feeds a TON of people while being budget friendly and tastes DELICIOUS!! I love the chewy Lo Mein noodles and that incredible sauce! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog now! Link in my profile! #chicken #chinesefood #EasyRecipes #lomein #recipes #noodles #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #lunarnewyear

If you want to take your dumplings to the next level, it’s super easy to create that Crispy Dumpling Skirt that adds so much texture to the pan fried dumplings! I break down the simple technique in order to make the batter and cook them properly and enjoy them at home! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #dumplings #crispydumplings #dumplingskirt #EasyRecipes #chinesefood #easyrecipes #dumplings #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #lunarnewyear

They say the more dumplings you eat in the new, the richer you’ll be! These juicy Pork Dumplings are absolutely delicious and perfect for making for Lunar New Year. Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog now! Link in my profile! #pork #chinesefood #EasyRecipes #dumplings #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #lunarnewyear

One super easy meal I like to make are these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders that turn out so crispy! After trying a bunch of techniques and methods, I landed on a quick brine that creates a perfectly juicy interior and panko breadcrumbs which turn into an extra crispy exterior in the air fryer to dip in your favorite sauce or enjoy on their own. Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #chickentenders #chicken #chickenstrips #friedchicken #EasyRecipes #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #airfryer

Chicken Karaage is one of my absolute FAVORITE ways to fry chicken! Potato starch allows for a shatteringly crispy crust, and my spicy mayo dipping sauce with a squeeze of lemon is a perfect way to enjoy them! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #chickenkaraage #chicken #friedchicken #EasyRecipes #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #japanesefood

Hot take - if Garlic Noodles don’t have at LEAST 20 cloves of garlic then they should not be called garlic noodles! These simple but delicious Garlic Noodles with Crab are so easy to make at home! This Asian fusion dish is everything you want in a garlicky noodle dish that’s loaded with umami and a great dish on its own or as a side dish! This version has crab but you could easily omit it for a traditional Garlic Noodle dish - perfect for Lunar New Year! 🧧 Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #noodles #EasyRecipes #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #lunarnewyear #crab

Another rainy weekend in LA means making more soup! You’re going to love my Wonton Soup - SUPER easy to make in about 10 minutes! If you don’t have chicken broth you can use 4 cups of water to 2 tsp of chicken bouillon powder (I like @knorr). Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #cjeatsrecipes #EasyRecipes #wonton #soup #asianfood

This quick and easy stir fried Garlic Bok Choy is such a great veggie side dish when I’m craving something healthy and delicious! The bok choy is nicely stir fried with LOTS of garlic and so simple to make. It’s a perfect side dish ready in 10 minutes! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #cjeatsrecipes #EasyRecipes #bokchoy #garlic #asianfood #vegetables

This crispy, homemade Chicken Katsu is unbelievably crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside! I was inspired to make them from my recent trips to Hawaii and Japan where you can find chicken katsu everywhere! Watch the video recipe and learn how to make chicken katsu that is better than your local plate lunch! I love making these with a delicious side of mac salad and white rice for a complete plate lunch! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #chickenkatsu #chicken #friedchicken #EasyRecipes #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #japanesefood #hawaiianfood

#ad DTF charges $10.50 for 5 of these Chocolate Mochi Xiao Long Baos so I decided to make them at home! For the gooey chocolate center, I used @Chosen Foods brand new DELICIOUS Chocolate Hazelnut Spread that’s made with 100% pure avocado oil, has 40% less sugar than the leading brand, and the #1 ingredient is hazelnuts! These were so fun to make at home – I hope you give them a try! #ChosenPartner Recipe: Makes about 40 dumplings Dumpling dough 250g all-purpose flour (go for 10-12% gluten content) 125g hot water 1/2 tsp kosher salt Mochi 250g mochiko flour ¼ cup sugar 150g water 2 tbsp Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil 1 cup Chosen Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Spread for the center of the dumpling filling, with ¼ cup divided for mochi dough 1. Fill both sides of a circular chocolate mold with ¾ cup of Chosen Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Spread then place them in the freezer until hardened. 2. In a large bowl, add the flour then gradually add the hot water while stirring to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes and cover and rest for 30 minutes. 3. Cut dough in half or quarters then into a log. Cut into 13g pieces then roll thin (12 cm in diameter). 4. In another bowl, combine the mochiko flour, sugar, water, the remaining Chosen Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Chosen Foods Avocado Oil. Mix until a batter is formed, then steam for 25 minutes, covering the lid with a towel, stirring halfway until the mochi dough turns translucent. 5. Dust a work surface with cornstarch then take a 13g ball of mochi and roll it into a ball. Flatten it out to a circle using a rolling pin, then add the frozen chocolate hazelnut spread sphere inside and wrapper and seal the mochi. Place that ball inside a dumpling wrapper. 6. Pleat the dumpling wrapper to encase the mochi inside. Steam for 10-12 minutes until the dumpling wrapper is cooked through.

General Tso’s Chicken is one of the most popular American Chinese takeout dishes for good reason! The chicken is ultra crispy tossed in a spicy, sweet and tangy sauce. My authentic version is one you can easily make at home that’s so much better than takeout! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! Or comment to get the recipe link DMed straight to you! #cjeatsrecipes #EasyRecipes #generaltso #generaltsoschicken #chicken #chinesefood #dinner

I got a lot of questions about this yesterday so here’s my Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe! This salad is perfect as a side for a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch – it’s super creamy and perfect with white rice and my Chicken Katsu! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #macaronisalad #macaroni #EasyRecipes #recipes #dinner #cjeatsrecipes #japanesefood #hawaiianfood

Korean Braised Potatoes are one of my all-time favorite Korean side dishes that come together in minutes!! I love the tender potatoes glazed in a sweet and savory sauce which is perfect with grilled meats or tofu. Give them a try and you won’t be disappointed!! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! Just search “Korean braised potatoes” #EasyRecipes #cookingvideo #koreanfood #banchan #potatoes #cjeatsrecipes

With Valentine’s Day coming up, here is my favorite way to make a restaurant quality steak at home, including my top key tips! This was a beautifully marbled prime grade Ribeye, and for a cut like this I prefer it a little beyond medium rare, dancing around medium, so that I get some of the marbled fat rendered throughout for a juicy, tender bite! What’s your favorite cut? #cjeatsrecipes #EasyRecipes #steak #cookingtips #beef #ValentinesDay

Comment “recipe” or “meatloaf” for the full recipe with all of my KEY tips sent straight to your DMs (make sure your message requests are open)! Groceries are so expensive these days, but making a super moist, juicy and delicious Meatloaf is one easy way to stretch your ingredients far enough to easily feed an entire family with leftovers to spare! I’ve cracked the code for the best meatloaf with an even more amazing glaze to top it all off! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! Or comment to get the recipe link DMed straight to you! #cjeatsrecipes #EasyRecipes #meatloaf #comfortfood #dinner

Here’s another quick and easy Korean banchan you can make in 10 minutes! This Korean Spinach side dish is one of my go to sides and a perfect way to get more veggies in! Find the full recipe with all my key tips on the blog - link in my profile! #koreanfood #spinach #sidedish #banchan #cjeatsrecipes #cookingvideo #koreanfood #EasyRecipes

Getting a Crispy Pan Seared Salmon that has ultra crispy skin while keeping the fish moist is easy to get right with a little technique! This is a super easy main with tons of flavor that you can get on the table in 20 minutes for a fast weeknight meal. Enjoy! #EasyRecipes #cookingvideo #dinner #seafood #salmon #cjeatsrecipes