Spicy kick: Add sliced chili peppers, chili flakes, or a dash of hot sauce if you enjoy a bit of heat ... or baby bok choy. Crispy shallots or garlic: Garnish the finished Chinese long beans recipe ...

Sometimes she made what I call “PTA moms’ food” – child-pleasing recipes that the mothers would share with each other – but more often, she cooked delicious and easy home-style Chinese ...