James Liu

James Liu
James Liu
Asian-Inspired Dinners, Buns & Sweets

Hundreds of recipes by James Liu – weeknight dinners, soft buns and desserts.

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James Liu's recipes start at the dinner table. Most of them are dinners: skillet stir-fries with ground beef or turkey, shrimp egg rolls, miso chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, and a garlic herb prime rib for when a crowd is coming. Many are built to land on the table in 20 to 35 minutes, and the titles state the timing and serving size up front so you can plan before you shop.

The second half of his work is sweets and breads. His desserts lean on ingredients such as black sesame, matcha, coconut milk, miso caramel and mango, and include a Hong Kong-style French toast and strawberry mochi. In baking he covers enriched doughs like Japanese milk bread rolls, coffee buns and Korean sweet potato bread, where the recipe notes stay on proofing, shaping and bake times.

A smaller set of lighter meals, such as lean turkey skillets and meal-prep bowls, rounds out the collection. Browse the latest recipes below to find something for tonight or for your next baking day.

Latest recipes:

BBQ Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans

BBQ Sheet Pan Chicken

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Looking for a simple BBQ Sheet Pan Chicken dinner? This roasted meal is ready in 40 minutes and includes a step by step guide for sticky results.

Chicken Shawarma SheetPan Dinner with Greek Yogurt

Chicken Shawarma SheetPan Dinner

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Chicken Shawarma SheetPan Dinner brings bold Mediterranean flavors to your table. It includes the section Why This Method Works. Ready in 40 minutes.

Easy OnePot Chicken Stew: Hearty and Cozy

Easy OnePot Chicken Stew

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Easy OnePot Chicken Stew provides a cozy, hearty meal for the family. It includes the ingredient lineup for maximum flavor. Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes.

Quick Fall Beef Skillet: Hearty and Savory

Beef Skillet in 30 Minutes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Tender gold potatoes and lean beef create a savory meal in this Beef Skillet. Check out the logic behind the flavor for an easy fall dinner recipe.

Fall Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Apples

Fall Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

4.00 (6 Ratings)

Mahogany charred skin defines this Fall Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. It includes a guide on what each ingredient does for the flavor. Great for weeknight meals.

Pan-Seared OnePot Chicken Stew

OnePot Chicken Stew

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Enjoy a thick, savory meal with this OnePot Chicken Stew. Check out the equipment needed to get the perfect sear and start cooking tonight.

Classic Beef Chili: Hearty and Savory

Beef Chili for 6 Servings

4.50 (8 Ratings)

Many chilis end up watery or bland. This Beef Chili uses deep browning for a thick, savory result and includes a guide on cooking your chili.

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter

Butternut Squash Ravioli

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Nutty brown butter complements Butternut Squash Ravioli. This guide includes a quick method comparison for the pasta. Ideal for autumn dinner parties.

Chicken Enchilada Skillet in 30 Minutes

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Cheesy, bubbling tortilla strips and tender meat make this Chicken Enchilada Skillet. Follow our detailed step-by-step guide to serve it tonight.

Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Tender Thighs

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Chicken thighs, onion, and garlic make this Instant Pot Chicken Stew hearty. This recipe includes a step-by-step cooking guide and takes 35 minutes.

Homemade Cheesy Chicken Casserole with Panko Crust

Cheesy Chicken Casserole

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Rich and creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole. This guide includes a quick method comparison of roux versus canned soup. Great for cozy family weeknight dinners.

Quick and Lean Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Chicken breast often dries out in the pan. This Garlic Butter Chicken stays tender via a butter baste and includes a quick recipe specs summary.

Pan-Seared Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Rich and glossy Creamy Garlic Chicken makes a restaurant quality meal. This guide details the cooking process for a fast finish. Great for weeknights.

Ultra-Easy Ravioli Lasagna Bake

Ravioli Lasagna in 55 Minutes

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Boiling pasta for lasagna is time-consuming. This Ravioli Lasagna skips that step with frozen pasta and includes a step by step cooking guide.

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Thighs

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Many slow cooker sauces break or thicken too much. This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo stays rich and glossy; see our list of the right ingredients to help.

Healthy Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot Beef Stew

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a hearty Instant Pot Beef Stew? This recipe uses beef chuck for tender results and includes a quick recipe specs section for easy planning.

Failure-Proof Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef. It includes a guide on building flavors for a rich taste. Ready in 8 hours 30 minutes.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew: Tender and Rich

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Slow Cooker Beef Stew delivers tender meat in a rich gravy. This guide includes a section on why these ingredients work. Ready in 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Best Ever Ground Beef Dinner: Savory Family Skillet

Best Ever Ground Beef Dinner

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Best Ever Ground Beef Dinner is a staple for Easy Ground Beef Recipes. Find the best ground beef dinner ideas and a budget swap table. Ready in 35 min.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew: Failure-Proof

Top Rated Beef Recipe: Slow-Cooked

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Top Rated Beef Recipe is tender. Master our top rated beef stew recipe and slow cooker beef recipes with a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 8h 20m.

Easy Ground Beef Macaroni: Rich and Savory

Easy Ground Beef Macaroni

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Enjoy this Easy Ground Beef Macaroni. A rich Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole for quick ground beef dinner recipes. With a mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 min!

Simple Ground Beef Tacos: Savory and Rich

Simple Ground Beef Tacos

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Make Simple Ground Beef Tacos with this easy ground beef taco recipe. Try our step-by-step timing guide for restaurant-style flavor in just 25 minutes.