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Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung

Cookbook Author

Founded in 2013, The Woks of Life began as a quest to document one family’s history through food and has become the most popular online resource for Chinese cooking in English, recording generations of recipes for millions of home cooks. Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung have been featured on PBS and Magnolia Network, and online by the Food Network and Good Morning America. The family lives in New Jersey, where they cook, write, and photograph recipes together—and continue their eternal debate over what’s for dinner. They live in New Jersey.

Chicken Curry Puffs

The pleasant balance of salt, spice, and sugar makes these curry puffs perfect for an appetizer, afternoon snack, or breakfast with a cup of tea.

Easy Salt-Baked Chicken

This adaptation of classic Cantonese salt-baked chicken doesn't require a ton of salt.

Hand-Shredded Chicken

Poaching the chicken not only prevents overcooking, it also gives the meat a silky texture.

Hong Kong-Style Crispy Rice Skillet

A thin layer of crispy rice, an array of Chinese cured meats, and a drizzle of sweet, seasoned soy sauce makes this a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.