Childhood: "Mao's Favorite Noodles" - a dish of hand-pulled noodles served with braised pork belly and vegetables, inspired by Mao's love of noodles and his humble origins in a peasant family.

Early Political Career: "Hunan-Style Spicy Chicken" - a dish of diced chicken cooked in a spicy sauce with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, representing Mao's early political career in Hunan province and his association with the Communist Party.

Long March: "Survivor's Stew" - a hearty stew made with a variety of preserved meats and vegetables, symbolizing the endurance and resourcefulness required during the Long March, a strategic retreat undertaken by the Chinese Red Army to evade the pursuing Nationalists.

War of Resistance Against Japan: "Peking Duck" - a classic Beijing dish featuring roasted duck served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and sliced cucumber, representing the Chinese resistance against Japanese occupation during World War II.

Chinese Civil War: "Red-Braised Pork Belly" - a dish of tender pork belly braised in a savory red sauce, symbolizing the color associated with the Communist Party and the role it played in the Chinese Civil War.

Unification of Mainland China: "Imperial Dragon's Beard Candy" - a delicate sweet made with thin strands of sugar wrapped around a filling of nuts and seeds, representing the unification of China under Mao's leadership and the grandeur of the Chinese empire.

Legacy: "Mao's Favorite Sweet and Sour Fish" - a dish of deep-fried fish coated in a sweet and sour sauce, representing Mao's enduring legacy and the enduring popularity of his favorite dishes.