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Chinese New Year is such a special celebration, and the excitement kicks off with Dongzhi (冬至) or Winter Solstice, about a month before the actual New Year.
As the final lunar month approaches, families get busy baking, cleaning, and shopping in preparation. It’s the perfect time to find auspicious Chinese New Year recipes to serve during the festivities.
Check out some of my favorite recipes below to make your celebration both delicious and memorable. Whether you’re baking sweet treats, wrapping dumplings, or cooking up savory dishes for the family, there’s something here to share with the people you love!
Appetizers
Appetizers for Chinese New Year are all about starting the celebration with delicious, flavorful bites. These savory treats bring good fortune and set the tone for a festive, prosperous year ahead.
Baking Recipes
Baking is a big part of Chinese New Year celebrations, with families making traditional treats that represent luck, prosperity, and happiness. From beautifully crafted pastries to sweet treats with special meanings, baking during this time adds both a delicious and meaningful touch to the festivities.
Dumplings
Eating dumplings during Chinese New Year is a beloved tradition, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. It’s a time when families come together to make and enjoy these tasty treats, filled with all sorts of delicious ingredients, creating a sense of togetherness and joy during the festivities.
Soups
Soups are a warm and comforting way to start the celebration. Whether it’s a rich broth or a flavorful dish, these soups represent health, longevity, and a fresh start for the year ahead.
Rice And Noodles
Rice and noodles are all about celebrating longevity and good fortune. Whether they’re stir-fried, in a savory broth, or drizzled with a flavorful sauce, they represent a fresh start and a long, prosperous year ahead.
Main Dishes
Main dishes for Chinese New Year are all about celebrating abundance. From a whole fish for prosperity to tender pork for wealth, and shrimp and crab for happiness and good fortune, these dishes are as meaningful as they are delicious.
Desserts
Desserts for Chinese New Year are the perfect sweet finish to the celebration. From sweet dumplings that symbolize family unity to longan, which is believed to bring good luck and vitality, these treats add a touch of sweetness and prosperity to the festivities.
Bee
It would really be helpful instead of listing Recipe1 , Recipe 2, etc…. As the link headline, instead just list what the actual recipe is as the link. This would allow users to only have to open recipes they are interested in. Thanks for all you do
Hi Marc, thanks for your feedback!
Thank you for all the great recipes. May you have a great 2025 with many blessings.
I enjoy all your recipes from a beautiful person with a great heart. Thank you and
Happy Chinese New Year too.
AMAZING NEW YEARS RECIPES…OUTSTANDING…XOXO
Hi Joan, appreciate your comment and support. Please try more recipes on my site! :)
Hello
I am looking for the recipe for the dish under the title, Chinese New Years Recipes.
It appears to have chicken, cashews, and some sort of green vegie in it.
Do you mean cashew chicken? https://rasamalaysia.com/cashew-chicken/
Thanks for keeping our food history alive.
💞💞❤️❤️ love all your recipes
Hi Radhika, appreciate your comment and support! :)
Hi Bee Yin,
I’m looking for CNY recipe. When I clicked on Kuih Bangkit, it showed error. Will u pls send me the recipe?
Thanks,