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Plant-Based & Meat-Free Recipes

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tender Mulberry Shoot, Ophiopogon and Apricot Kernel Tea

Traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs and soothe dryness

⏱ 30 min 1 pot for the family

Congee & Porridge

Adzuki Bean Congee

Traditionally used to support the spleen, promote urination and clear damp-heat

⏱ 9 hr 3–4 bowls

Soups

Kelp, Rehmannia and Mung Bean Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood and ease summer-damp

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng, Goji Berry and Ophiopogon Tea

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing heat, and supporting kidney and lung health

⏱ 45 min 2 cups

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Watercress and Monk Fruit Water

Traditionally clears heat and moistens dryness

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji, Lotus Seed, Lily and Soft-shell Turtle Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Cinnamon Longan Red Date Tea

Traditionally warms the stomach and dispels cold

⏱ 10 min 1 pot (1–2 cups)

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Fish Head with Tofu Puffs and Cloud Ear Fungus

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and supports the mind

⏱ 25 min 1 dish (2–3 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Bay Leaf Lemon Tea

Traditionally refreshes the spirit and supports digestion

⏱ 6 min 1 cup

Soups

Fresh Smilax, Mung Bean, and Coix Seed Soup

Traditionally helps clear damp heat and relieve skin itching, associated with supporting skin comfort

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Bamboo Fungus, Soybean, and Shiitake Soup

Traditionally associated with reducing abdominal fat accumulation, supporting cardiovascular health, and regulating the digestive system

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Honey-Preserved Kumquats (Mi Jin Ju)

Traditionally supports relief of cough, indigestion, and post-alcohol discomfort; associated with liver detoxification and skin health

1 large jar (from 3 lb kumquats); use 2–3 fruits per serving

Home-Style Dishes

Green-Kernel Black Soybeans Steeped in Vinegar

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and boost vital energy (qi)

1 jar

Congee & Porridge

Corn, Hyacinth Bean and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support fluid balance and ease mild water retention

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Codonopsis and Longan Soup

Traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Century Egg and Dried Mussel Congee

Traditionally used to clear heat, support the liver and kidneys, and help those with high blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Wild Kumquat & Licorice Infusion Tea

traditionally used to support clearing phlegm and easing cough

⏱ 10 min 1 teapot (1–2 cups)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Reishi, Walnut & Apricot Kernel Tea

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and supporting respiratory comfort

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 bowl (1 serving)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger & Garlic Decoction

traditionally used to warm the stomach, dispel wind-cold, and support the body during cold-type flu

⏱ 20 min 1–1.5 bowls (1 serving)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Isatis Leaf, Forsythia & Honeysuckle Detox Tea

traditionally used to clear heat, support the body against viral pathogens, and help prevent flu

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls (2–3 servings)

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Fresh Lily Bulb, Goji Berries and Snow Peas

Traditionally supports the liver, the eyes and a calm mind

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Dried Ginger, Poria, Atractylodes and Licorice Soup

Traditionally warms the spleen and dispels cold-damp

⏱ 50 min 1 small bowl (single serving)

Home-Style Dishes

Soy Milk, Walnut and Black Sesame Paste

traditionally associated with nourishing skin, supporting liver and kidney health, and reducing the appearance of age spots

⏱ 20 min 1 serving

Herbal & Flower Teas

Angelica, Cistanche and Hemp Seed Tea (Dang Gui Rou Cong Rong Huo Ma Ren Tang)

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, moistening the intestines, and supporting bowel regularity in those who are constitutionally weak

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)