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Chinese Chop Suey: Authentic 25-Minute Stir-Fry Restaurant Recipe at Home

May 10, 2026February 25, 2026 by Chef Anna
Delicious Chinese Chop Suey with colorful vegetables and protein stir-fry.

Key Takeaways Chinese chop suey is a quick stir-fry of crisp vegetables, tender protein, and a savory glossy sauce that comes together in just 25 minutes — faster than ordering …

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Categories Main Dishes Tags Chinese cuisine, Chop Suey, quick meals, Stir-Fry Recipes, vegetable dishes Leave a comment

gourds and squashes recipe

May 14, 2026June 13, 2025 by Chef Anna
A variety of gourds and squashes cooked in different recipes including soup and roasted dishes.

The Fundamentals of Roasting Pumpkins, Squash, & Other Gourds What’s the Difference Between Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds? Choosing the Best Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds for Roasting How Long to Roast …

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Categories Breakfast Tags gourds recipes, roasted squash, squash recipes, vegetable dishes, winter squash soup Leave a comment

About Me

Chef Anna in her kitchen at Chef Johns Gourmet

Hi, I’m Chef Anna

Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef and recipe developer. I spend my mornings testing recipes — sometimes three versions of the same dish — and my afternoons writing them so you can make them perfectly at home. Over 1,100 tested recipes, real ingredients, honest cooking.

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Recent Recipes

  • Colorful pasta salad with vegetables and dressing served in a bowl.Pasta Salad
    By Chef Anna
  • Ultimate Italian Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables and homemade dressingUltimate Italian Pasta Salad with Dressing
    By Chef Anna
  • Bowl of Caesar-Style Chicken Pasta Salad with fresh ingredientsCaesar-Style Chicken Pasta Salad
    By Chef Anna
  • Refreshing chilled pasta salad with vegetables and dressingChilled Pasta Salad
    By Chef Anna
  • Creamy spinach-pesto chicken pasta dish garnished with fresh basilCreamy Spinach-Pesto Chicken Pasta
    By Chef Anna
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