1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups canned or fresh tomatoes, chopped

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh basil)

½ tsp oregano

Salt and black pepper to taste

½ cup cottage cheese

¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

1 tsp honey or sugar (to balance acidity)

Grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish

1 lb (450g) ground pork (or a mix of pork and shrimp)

1 egg

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp salt

½ tsp white pepper

2 green onions, finely chopped

1-inch piece of ginger, minced

1 whole carp (about 1.5–2 lbs), cleaned and scaled

2 tbsp lemon juice (or lime/orange juice)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp honey (or sugar)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 small chili, finely chopped (optional)

1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce thickening)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 orange, sliced for garnish