A staple of Chinese cuisine, dumplings are the ultimate comfort food. There are many varieties — and the recipes in this roundup range from traditional takes to inspired-versions. They all pay tribute, however, to the beloved flavors and time-honored techniques that make Chinese dumplings one of our all-time-favorite eats. Whether you make them for a celebration like Lunar New Year or for a weekend dinner, dumplings are a great cooking project for the whole family. The best part about having the extra hands to help is you can make a big batch and freeze half for the future, whenever you're longing for some serious belly comfort. This particular recipe is one of our favorites; it hits all the right flavor notes. If you don't have fatty ground pork, add 2 slices of minced bacon to the mixture. The fat from the bacon will give the dumplings the necessary richness.