Thursday, January 30, 2014

Tangerine Macarons and Happy Chinese New Year (大吉大利馬卡龍+恭喜發財)



Tangerine Macarons and Happy Chinese New Year (大吉大利馬卡龍+恭喜發財)

January 31st marks the first day of Chinese New Year (CNY).  I’ve been busy baking, cooking, and testing out new recipes while re-visiting some of my all time favorite traditional Chinese New Year must haves.  To celebrate the occasion, I baked these Tangerine Macarons (大吉大利馬卡龍).  The pronunciation of tangerine in Chinese (大吉) sounds exactly like lucky, or fortune as well.  That’s the reason why tangerine is one of the symbols, and must-have's, for CNY celebration.

Tangerine Macarons and Happy Chinese New Year (大吉大利馬卡龍+恭喜發財)

We have some relatives visiting us from overseas, so, I’ll keep this post nice and short.   I’ll try to post the recipe for these macarons on a later day, so please stay tuned.  Meanwhile, please check out other delectable CNY recipes at the bottom of this post if you’re interested.  As we say goodbye to the Year of Snake and welcome the Year of Horse this Chinese New Year, I want to wish you all good health, great fortune and have a wonderful celebration with your family and loved ones.  祝大家身體健康, 龍馬精神, 大吉大利, 與家人和親友有一個美好的時光。


Tangerine Macarons and Happy Chinese New Year (大吉大利馬卡龍+恭喜發財)




Traditional Chinese New Year Recipes:

1) Chicken Pot Stickers:
The crescent shape of these Pot Stickers resembles the shape of a traditional gold nugget, in Chinese called (元寶). The dumplings represent wealth for the family.  (Please click here for the recipe and video demonstration)

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2) Coconut and Azuki (Red Bean) Glutinous Rice Cake 椰汁紅豆糯米糕:
Rice Cake in Chinese (年糕) sounds exactly like "grow (taller) every year", these rice cakes symbolize growth and improvement for the year to come.  (Please click here for the recipe.)

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3) Vegetarian Chop-Suey (羅漢齋):
As we enjoy many meat and fish dishes for the Chinese New Year, this Vegetarian Chop-Suey (羅漢齋) is a must have to balance out the diet.  (Please click here for the recipe)

Vegetarian Chop Chuey (羅漢齋)



4) Matcha Shortbread Cookies (抹茶酥餅):
A great homemade gift to bring when we visit our relatives during the CNY celebration.  (Please click here for the recipe)
  
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5) Butter Cookies:
A great homemade gift to bring when we visit our relatives during the CNY celebration.   (Please click here for the recipe)


Butter Cookies



6) Homemade Fruity Pork Jerky (自家製果汁豬肉乾):
Meat Jerky is a popular treat for CNY in many Southeast Asia Countries. (Please click here for the recipe)

Fruity Pork Jerky 自家製果汁豬肉乾 for Chinese New Year  http://uTry.it







39 comments:

  1. What a beautiful and meaningful post , many happy returns to you on this new year Amy

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    1. Thank you so much, Victoria. Wish you all the best this year too. :) Always appreciate your supports and sweet comments.

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    2. Wow, that is really appealing and beautiful!!!

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    3. Wow, that is really appealing and beautiful!!!

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  2. Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family, Amy!
    The tangerine shaped macarons are so adorable.

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    1. Thank you, Angie. Glad you like the Macarons. hehe...my kids always love different shapes that I made.

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  3. Happy New Year , Amy ! Love all the dishes . I have a ggod feeling about the year of the Horse , thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Thank you, Nee. Wish you all the best this year. Yes, I'm sure the Year of Horse will be wonderful!

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  4. Happy Chinese New Year!!! Very interesting post: we love the recipes, they look so delicious...
    Have a nice day Amy!

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    1. Thank you, Laurel. Glad you love the recipes. Those are some of my favorites for CNY. ;)

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  5. Lovely macarons my friend, delicious looking tangerine flavour :D
    And Happy Chinese New Year!

    Cheers
    CCU

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    1. Thank you CCU. Happy CNY to you and your family too. ;)

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  6. Happy new year to you, all your food looks so amazing.

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    1. Thank you so much, Greenthumb. :) All the best to you this new year too.

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  7. Happy new year to you...adore the spread. The tangerine macaroons are to die for.

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    1. Thank you, Amrita. Happy new year to you and your family too.

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  8. Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family, Amy! I didnot know that anyone could make macaroons that are not round throughout. So pretty your tangerine macaroons.

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    1. Thank you so much, Mun. hehe...I guess I just love to play around with food, especially the macarons. I've made them in bunny, heart shape and shamrock before. A lot more fun to eat too.

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  9. Happy New Year, Amy.

    Gorgeous, devour--able Photos. Xx

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    1. Thank you so much. Happy new year to you and yours too. :)

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  10. wow amazing recipes and happy new year

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    1. Thank you, Rebecca. Happy new year to you and your family too

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  11. Beautiful recipes and especially love the cookies! Happy New Year to you and your family, all the best of health and prosperity!

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    1. Thank you Anna and Liz. With you and your family a wonderful year ahead too. :)

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  12. Amy, I know I tell you often, but I just can't help repeating....your photo's are beautiful and your recipes are just amazing. I love seeing your talents shine! Happy New Year! xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much. It's always nice to read your sweet comments. Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  13. Happy Chinese New Year! Everything look great!

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    1. Happy CNY to you and your family too. Wish you all the best in the Year of Horse! ;)

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  14. Great round up Amy! Did you come home for CNY? It has been sooooo quiet in Hong Kong. I think everyone has left to go home or holiday this year but the weather was just gorgeous with sunshine and warm days, the perfect holiday.

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    1. Thank you, BAM! I wish to go HOME for CNY. hm...I'm surprise it's quite in HK. But I heard many go for short trips during CNY in Asia. Wish I can do the same but there's no holiday or days off here in the States. :) hehe....wish I can go back soon for a visit.

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  15. Hi Amy, Happy Lunar New Year to you and family. Love your cute macarons, so pretty and lovely. Your other CNY roundup is excellent. 2 thumbs up for you.

    Wishing you all the best in the horse year.

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    1. Thank you, Amelia. Happy CNY to you too. ;) Glad you like my round ups and macarons.

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  16. Your macarons look amazing--I love how you put the little stem on the top so they look like tangerines. Hope you had a wonderful holiday and are having a great start to the new year!

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    1. Thank you so much, Amber. :) Glad you love my little creations. wish you and your loved ones a wonderful year ahead too.

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  17. Your macarons came out awesome!!! I've never seen them in a fun shape like that. I don't have the courage to try making them just yet ;)

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    1. Thank you. Oh...don't be scared. give them a try and I'm sure you'll be in love. My kids always like to see fun shapes, bunny, bear, heart shapes, etc. :P I had fun making them too.

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  18. Your macarons look stunning Amy - love how realistic you made them :) Happy Chinese New Year and hope you had an amazing celebration and feast! All these dishes look fantastic!

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    1. Thank you, Kelly. Glad you like them. :) I had a great celebration with my relatives. Hope you had a great one as well.

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