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Lazy Egg Tart

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

137 kcal

This dessert uses ready-made egg tart shells and egg tart filling, resulting in a flaky, fragrant crust and a smooth, tender interior with caramelized spots. It is the easiest version to make among classic Cantonese dim sum. The main ingredients, eggs and milk, provide high-quality protein and calcium, making it ideal as a light family treat. The entire process involves only assembly and baking, making it very beginner-friendly even for those with no prior experience. From preheating the oven to taking it out, it takes about 40 minutes.

French Fries

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

1132 kcal

French fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a golden, salty aroma, making them a widely popular fast food snack. Potatoes provide carbohydrates and dietary fiber, but their calorie content is relatively high after deep frying or air frying. Using pre-cut fries and an air fryer makes the process simple and easy, even for beginners. From preheating to serving, the entire process takes approximately 25 minutes.

Air Fryer Lamb Chops

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

473 kcal

This dish is extremely easy to prepare. Using an air fryer helps render out excess fat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a rich garlic aroma. The overall flavor largely depends on the quality of the lamb chops themselves. Lamb is rich in high-quality protein and trace minerals such as iron and zinc, which can help warm the body, nourish qi and blood, and strengthen physical constitution. The cooking difficulty is moderate, making it easy for beginners to master. The actual hands-on preparation takes only 10 minutes, and including the marinating time, the total duration is approximately 40 minutes before the dish is ready to serve.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

504 kcal

This is a convenient and effortless home-cooked quick dish. The chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, naturally infused with a rich, savory aroma that tastes even better than fast food. Chicken wings are packed with high-quality protein and fats, providing ample energy. It’s extremely beginner-friendly—actual hands-on prep takes just a few minutes, and you can be eating in about forty minutes from start to finish.

Quick-frozen Tangyuan

Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆

568 kcal

Quick-frozen tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) is a fast and convenient microwave dessert. It features a soft, chewy outer skin and a sweet, fragrant filling, and is a traditional Chinese snack. It primarily provides carbohydrates, offering a rapid energy boost. The preparation process is extremely easy to follow, allowing even beginners to complete it with ease. From preparation to serving, it takes only about 6 minutes.

Cold Noodle Skin

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

761 kcal

Liangpi is a popular homemade snack originating from Shaanxi Province, known for its chewy, smooth texture, tangy and spicy flavor, and rich sesame paste aroma. Sesame paste and gluten provide abundant plant-based protein and calcium, while the crisp cucumber and mung bean sprouts add vitamins and dietary fiber. The preparation difficulty is moderate, requiring only simple boiling, shredding, and sauce mixing, making it easily manageable even for beginners. From preparation to serving, the entire process takes approximately 40 minutes, making it ideal for summer dining.

Semi-finished Pasta

Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆

578 kcal

This is a quick Western-style meal made using store-bought semi-finished products. The noodles are springy and chewy, paired with a ready-made sauce for a rich, flavorful experience. It is primarily carbohydrate-based, providing a rapid energy boost while also containing protein. The preparation difficulty is extremely low, allowing even beginners to achieve a flawless result. From turning on the heat to plating, the entire process takes only about 2 minutes.

Sichuan Hot Pot Base

Difficulty：★★★★★

585 kcal

This Chongqing hot pot base is built on a substantial amount of beef tallow, blended with glutinous rice cake chili peppers and a variety of spices. The resulting base delivers a rich, mellow, and intense numbing-spicy flavor with a robust aroma, making it the soul of dipping ingredients such as tripe and duck intestines. Beef tallow and lard provide abundant energy, while chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns help warm the middle, dispel cold, and stimulate appetite. However, due to its high fat content, it should be consumed in moderation. The preparation process requires precise control of oil temperature and stir-frying heat, presenting a certain challenge for beginners. From ingredient preparation to completion, the entire process takes approximately 1 hour.

Frozen dumplings

Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆

502 kcal

This is a traditional Chinese home-style dumpling dish made quickly with store-bought frozen dumplings. The wrappers are thin and the filling is generous, with a savory, aromatic flavor. Served with dipping sauces such as vinegar, ginger, and garlic, it offers even more layers of flavor. As a meal, it provides plenty of protein and carbohydrates, making it nutritious and filling. It is incredibly easy to prepare, so even beginners can make it with ease, taking only about 15 minutes from start to finish.

Frozen Wontons

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

540 kcal

Quick-frozen wontons feature delicate, thin wrappers with tender fillings, served in a clear, flavorful broth. They are a convenient staple for home cooking. Rich in carbohydrates and protein, they offer a quick way to replenish energy. The preparation is simple and beginner-friendly, requiring only a rice cooker. From boiling the water to serving the dish, the entire process takes approximately 55 minutes.