Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fried Noodles Quick and easy food doesn't have to be bland and boring. These stir-fried noodles are packed with umami and come together in minutes. In my previous post you might have noticed my apologetic tone for sharing such a basic recipe using leftover rice. It was ... Read More
Kimchi Stir-Fried Noodles
Kimchi Stir-Fried Noodles For those days when you want a hearty, quick meal, you'll love this plate of umami-packed stir-fried noodles. While my husband was away managing the wallcovering installation in Sun Valley a few weeks ago, our evening conversations, after the usual daily updates, ... Read More
Miso Stir-Fried Noodles (Vegan)
Miso Stir-Fried Noodles (Vegan) Miso paste is not just for soup. Here I've used boxed pasta and a handful of pantry items to create a flavorful stir-fried dish in just a few minutes. The countdown is on for Christmas--are you ready? Me, not quite yet. But let's face it, I've never been one ... Read More
Pancit Palabok Made Easy
Pancit Palabok Made Easy This is one of the Philippines' most popular noodle dishes but it's usually saved for special occasions (or enjoyed as takeout) because of its reputation for being hard to make. My version is authentic, flavorful, skips the sodium-loaded flavor packets and bouillon cubes ... Read More
Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken)
Filipino Pancit Canton (and How to Velvet Chicken) Velveting is a Chinese technique used in stir-fry dishes that leaves meat succulent even after frying. It works well in this classic Filipino noodle dish. Recalling a lunch room conversation with an office mate nearly twenty five years ago I'm ... Read More
Singapore Noodles
What is it about noodles (or pasta) that is so satisfying? That the thought of it immediately makes you hungry and even when your stomach warns, I'm getting full, you continue to eat anyway? Maybe I should only speak for myself? I'll happily eat noodles or pasta for days, especially if I ... Read More
