On the streets of China it is a common snack, a dense nougat made from nuts, candied fruits, flour and corn syrup known informally as qiegao — literally “cut cake.” It is shaped into large, thick ...

Treasure pots are one-pot dishes made of a variety of meat, seafood and vegetables in broth, commonly eaten during the Lunar New Year for wealth and abundance. Courtesy Koi Palace. For someone who ...