Recipes to Live By(2017)

Recipes to Live By follows Ding Yat San, a young man blessed with an exceptional palate who can judge any dish at a single taste. His adoptive father forbids him from pursuing a culinary career, so Ding Yat San convinces his friend Shek Yau to enter a prestigious cooking contest in Yangzhou in his place. The deception leads to an unexpected partnership with celebrated chef Koi Siu Tin, and together they innovate dishes that earn Koi Siu Tin multiple Golden Lotus Flower awards, the culinary world's highest honour. As their reputation grows, they attract a circle of passionate food lovers, including Tung Ming Ming, daughter of a wealthy family, and renowned female chef Dai Ng Yuen. The series explores ambition, friendship, and the art of cooking across a vibrant backdrop of culinary competition and discovery.