Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but it’s time to give lunch its moment in the spotlight.

To make the matzo balls, beat together the matzo meal, salt, margarine (or schmaltz), eggs and sparkling water to make a smooth paste. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

Qingtuan, a sweet green rice ball, is a must-have offering for the ancestral rituals ... Qingtuan at Xinghualou are sold at 50 yuan a box (about $7), with six balls in each. "One can only purchase ...