Chinese Eggplant with Ground Pork My four-year-old loves this dish; she asks for it all the time and I cook it at least once a week. Make sure you have enough sauce for everyone to mix into their bowls of steaming rice; yum!

Clam Soup This is a staple in my house. It's quick and easy, and tastes light and fresh. In the winter I like to increase the amount of ginger to make the soup extra spicy.

Li’s Granola Cake I like granolas but they tend to be too hard for my kids to chew. After some experiment, I came up with this steamed version and I love it! It smells wonderfully wholesome when it first comes out of the steamer.

Li's Tossed Green This is my quick and healthy green vegetable dish. Serve immediately and it tastes heavenly!

Preserved Egg with Tofu Growing up, this no-cook dish is a favorite of mine during summer heat. The strong taste of preserved egg is balanced perfectly by the bland tofu. I haven't eaten this in years until recently, after my acupuncturist (Hi Tiffany!) told me preserved eggs are good for me.