https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/party-food/ a culinary genealogy Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:53:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/party-food/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/pupu-platter/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pupu-platter/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:39:13 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93911 Let’s talk about Pupu Platters. Flaming, spinning, glistening, pupu platters. The pupu platter was once a mainstay for big nights out—a treat and a white tablecloth occasion. While they had their heyday in the 60s and 70s, we say bring them back! That’s why, for this holiday season, we’re offering a blueprint for the ultimate […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pupu-platter/feed/ 28 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-stick-skewers/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-stick-skewers/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:37:39 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93164 This is our version of Chinese Beef on a Stick—super savory, a little bit sweet, and crisped on the edges. But it’s not dry or overly sweet like it sometimes could be at Chinese buffets of years past. These beef skewers are delicious whether you’re making them as an appetizer or the main event!  A […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-stick-skewers/feed/ 20 https://thewoksoflife.com/edamame-hummus/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/edamame-hummus/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=93109 This edamame hummus is our new favorite dip for crackers, pita chips, and sliced veggies. It’s an alternative to traditional chickpea-based hummus, though it’s just as easy to make. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and just plain delicious.  If you’re looking for a unique appetizer to bring to a party, whip up this dip […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/edamame-hummus/feed/ 21 https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-tofu/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-tofu/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=83848 This Air Fryer Tofu recipe makes for tasty jagged seasoned chunks that—no joke—taste like chicken nuggets! The texture and flavor combination is absolutely addictive!  I know we just did a whole roundup on the individual and irreplaceable virtues of tofu…but for much of my life before age 18 and arguably much of my life after […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-tofu/feed/ 55 https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-chicken-wings/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-chicken-wings/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=81362 This recipe for pan-fried chicken wings is one of those deceptively simple preparations with an insanely high reward to effort ratio. Just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep is all it takes for irresistible, tasty wings that you can serve as a meal or party appetizer!   This is also a great recipe for […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pan-fried-chicken-wings/feed/ 27 https://thewoksoflife.com/grilled-chicken-breast-recipe/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/grilled-chicken-breast-recipe/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:05:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=80086 Grilled chicken breast is a go-to for summertime grilling, all-year-round meal prep for salads or sandwiches, and even entertaining, as it’s always a crowd-pleaser. This is our family’s best grilled chicken recipe.  While it’s not a Chinese recipe, we take inspiration from Chinese cooking by adding one simple marinade ingredient we know everyone has—WATER! Adding […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/grilled-chicken-breast-recipe/feed/ 16 https://thewoksoflife.com/takeout-egg-rolls/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/takeout-egg-rolls/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:45:00 +0000 http://thewoksoflife.com/?p=6910 Egg rolls. They’re the quintessential Chinese takeout food. This easy egg roll recipe is how I remember make them in my parents’ takeout restaurant, when we’d crank out hundreds of egg rolls at a time—albeit with a lot more roast pork and shrimp than you might get at your local takeout or Chinese buffet! It’s […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/takeout-egg-rolls/feed/ 787 https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/#comments Fri, 19 May 2023 16:01:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=28773 Chicken Satay is a delicious alternative to your standard saucy Thai curries, with chicken marinated in a positively potent mixture of red curry paste and coconut. We sear the skewers to perfection, and serve them up with a tasty peanut sauce. It’s a great flavorful weeknight dinner or party appetizer (cook the chicken pieces individually, […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/feed/ 136 https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=70308 This is our family’s go-to hot wing recipe—in an air fryer! These air fryer buffalo wings are crazy fast and super easy, and they’re some of the best hot wings you’ll ever try. My dad / Bill says so—and he’s eaten a lot of wings… The seasoning includes smoked paprika and a few other spice […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/feed/ 67 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-dumplings/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-dumplings/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:27:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=70148 These Northern Chinese style beef dumplings with scallions are super flavorful. They’re particularly good when you make your own wrappers and boil the dumplings, which allows you to really appreciate how juicy they are!  Dumplings are a classic Chinese New Year food, representing prosperity due to their resemblance to gold/silver ingots or money pouches. Looking […]]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-dumplings/feed/ 51