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Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
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Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
2025 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2025:
No Restrictions
Jan
China
Feb
Lebanon
Mar
Ireland
Apr
France
May
USA
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
United Kingdom
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Ukraine
Feb
Mexico
Mar
Ireland
Apr
Kenya
May
Brazil
Jun
United Kingdom
Jul
Thailand
Aug
Lebanon
Sep
Greece
Oct
Italy
Nov
Ethiopia
Dec
Sweden
Vegetarian
Jan
India
Feb
Jamaica
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Kenya
Jul
Morocco
Aug
United Kingdom
Sep
Lebanon
Oct
Greece
Nov
Brazil
Dec
Italy
2026 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2026:
No Restrictions
Jan
Morocco
Feb
South Korea
Mar
Jamaica
Apr
Spain
May
Ethiopia
Jun
Italy
Jul
India
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Kenya
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Greece
Dec
Brazil
Gluten-Free
Jan
India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
United Kingdom
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Lebanon
Dec
Greece
Vegetarian
Jan
Ethiopia
Feb
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
Apr
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Kenya
Dec
Morocco
CHINA - Drink Pairing Brochure
From bold Sichuan spices to sweet-tangy glazes, Chinese cuisine dances between heat, harmony, and depth. With flavors this rich, the perfect drink pairing can elevate the entire experience. Our China drink brochure features cocktail and mocktail recipes, along with wine and beer suggestions, thoughtfully crafted to complement each dish and immerse you in the rich flavors and traditions of Chinese cuisine. All drink pairing recipes are curated with guidance from award-winning mixologist Anthony Caporale and the wine experts at IPO Wines. Note on wine: We highlight grape varieties and regions not specific winemakers. ALL COCKTAILS CAN BE MADE ZERO-PROOF WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC BASES.
$5.00
CHINA - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra CHINA flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
CHINA - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
CHINA Tool - Rice Paddle
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside China Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Explorer Booklet
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Explorer Booklet
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Choose Your Experience
Family Box
Our Family Box makes for a memorable family cooking experience or as a great add on to your homeschool or in class educational experience. Our recipes serve 4 and include spices and sauces and a shopping list for the fresh ingredients.
Adult Box
With 3 recipes that serve 4 in each box, our Adult Box is perfect for three intimate date nights or a dinner party for 12. We provide the harder-to-find sauces and spice mixes and you just add the fresh ingredients.
Recipe details
These 3 popular Chinese recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Sesame Ginger Meatballs
These Asian meatballs draw from Lion's Head meatballs, a classic dish from Jiangsu cuisine, known for its tender, large-sized pork meatballs braised in a flavorful ginger and soy-based sauce.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu (pronounced "ma po dou fu") is a classic and popular dish from China’s Sichuan province. The dish is named after a Chengdu-based cook whose face was marked with pockmarks ("ma" means pockmarked, and "po" is an old lady).
General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso’s Chicken, a beloved sweet and tangy dish, is said to have originated in China’s Hunan province and is rumored to be named after Zuo Zongtang (pronounced Tso Tsungtang), a Qing dynasty military leader.
These Asian meatballs draw from Lion's Head meatballs, a classic dish from Jiangsu cuisine, known for its tender, large-sized pork meatballs braised in a flavorful ginger and soy-based sauce.
Mapo Tofu (pronounced "ma po dou fu") is a classic and popular dish from China’s Sichuan province. The dish is named after a Chengdu-based cook whose face was marked with pockmarks ("ma" means pockmarked, and "po" is an old lady).
General Tso’s Chicken, a beloved sweet and tangy dish, is said to have originated in China’s Hunan province and is rumored to be named after Zuo Zongtang (pronounced Tso Tsungtang), a Qing dynasty military leader.
Discover China
CHINA, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is the world’s most populous country and the fourth largest by land area. Located in East Asia, it is known for its vast and varied landscapes—from the Himalayan mountains and Gobi Desert to bustling megacities and ancient river valleys. With a history spanning over 5,000 years, China has shaped global civilization through its rich cultural heritage, dynastic legacies, and lasting innovations.
FAQs
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages. We have something for everyone. Our family edition kits are designed for families and children ages 5 and older with adult guidance. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safety. Our adult edition kits are complete with mock/cocktail drink recipes as well and beer and wine pairings.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last over 2 years. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last over 1 year if they are not opened. We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every month.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
