Thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in rice vinegar and soy sauce with a touch of sugar. A cool, refreshing Asian-inspired side salad.

Blanched green beans tossed in garlic oil, chile paste, and honey, then broiled until charred and blistered with a sticky, spicy glaze. A bold, restaurant-style side dish that brings fiery flavor and satisfying snap to any birthday spread.

Indonesian stir-fried noodles are tossed with sliced pork tenderloin, shredded cabbage, red pepper, and sambal oelek in a homemade ketjap sambal sauce made with tamari and five-spice powder. This aromatic, wok-fired noodle dish brings the bold, sweet-spicy flavors of Indonesian street food to the home kitchen.

Homemade gyoza wrappers filled with Napa cabbage, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil, pan-fried until golden and steamed to tender, served with ponzu. A satisfying cheat day treat that's crispy on the bottom and delicately chewy on to

Retro-style chicken liver and water chestnut bites wrapped in bacon and glazed with teriyaki sauce. A savory, bite-sized appetizer that's a guaranteed poker night crowd-pleaser.

Sushi-grade tuna is marinated in tamari, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, honey, and chile, then set out with an array of toppings including cucumbers, radishes, avocado, nori, edamame, and pickled ginger for guests to build their own bowls. This interactive poke bar brings the casual, fresh flavors of Hawaiian fish markets to the table and lets everyone customize their perfect bite.

Blanched broccoli, cauliflower, and snap peas are simmered in a fragrant coconut milk-green curry paste sauce with shredded cabbage, carrots, and creamy avocado stirred in at the end. This vibrant, fully vegan curry delivers bold Southeast Asian flavor and satisfying richness without any meat or dairy.

Join Val on Friday, March 27 at 6pm ET and cook-along with her as you make Beef And Broccoli

Crisp romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges, and scallions dressed in a sweet sesame-ginger vinaigrette, topped with toasted ramen noodles and almonds for extra crunch. A vibrant, textured salad that everyone reaches for seconds of at a family gathering.

Choux pastry dough is piped into hot oil at 350 degrees and fried until golden, then rolled in a fragrant blend of five-spice powder and cinnamon sugar while still warm. These aromatic, crunchy-outside, soft-inside churros put an unexpected Asian-inspired twist on a beloved fair food favorite.