I’m Polish, Scottish and Irish…so why do I enjoy Chinese New Year every year? Why, the food of course! It’s perfect opportunity to try out some new recipes and new flavours – all expanding my culinary repertoire. And to be honest, this is the time of year when most of our meals need a bit of a creativity boost, am I right?

Here are some great recipes for you and your family to enjoy all week long. You never know what new meal will become a new favourite!

Beef Potstickers

Serve this recipe for tasty beef morsels as an interesting appetizer or main course with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Beef Noodle Bowl

Noodle bowls are a traditional comfort food in Asian cuisines. Made with a ginger-infused broth and Beef Stir-fry Strips, this delicious meal-soup recipe is low in fat and high in flavour.

Orange Ginger Beef Stir-fry

Who needs takeout? With convenient ready-to-use stir-fry vegetables, this delicious beef recipe can be ready in a flash. Serve with rice. Look for Chinese Five Spice and hoisin sauce in the Asian sections at your grocery store or at Asian markets.

Easy Asian Beef Steak

This simple recipe allows the beef to tenderize and cook while you enjoy time with family or guests.

Barbecued “Five Spiced” Beef Roast

Asian spices and products have wonderfully unique flavours and aromas. Serve this roast beef recipe with steamed Asian vegetables, rice and a sui choy (napa cabbage) salad.