Asian Noodles

Pad Thai with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By · On May 12, 2013 · Comments (0)

vegan pad thai with spicy peanut sauce by dianne wenz from veggiegirlI love all nut butters, but I’ll always be hopelessly devoted to my beloved peanut butter. Spicy peanut sauce is my weakness, so any day that this scrumptious, spicy, peanutty Pad Thai is on the table is a day to celebrate. Contributed by Dianne Wenz, from VeggieGirl. Read More→

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This colorful mélange of flavors and textures is easy enough for a weeknight meal, yet gorgeous enough to impress guests.

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Soba Noodles with Green Beans and Almonds

By · On Jan 16, 2013 · Comments (0)

frenchgreenbeansOne of my favorite things about Paris—after the museums, the streetscapes, the Seine, the style, the beauty, and so on—are the green beans. Yes, you read that right. Parisian green beans are ubiquitous, and always served perfectly ripe and tender-crisp. Here at home, perfect green beans seem to be available only for a month or so in the summer. This dish is a nice way to highlight them during that brief window; however, I’m so fond of it, that I use frozen green beans so I can make this regularly. I highly recommend using organic whole baby green beans, if you can find them; otherwise, French-cut beans will do.  Read More→

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Seitan Chow Fun

By · On Jan 03, 2013 · Comments (0)

When you’re in the mood for tasty Asian-style fare, this seitan stir-fry, embellished with broccoli, peppers, and wide noodles comes together quickly. Serve with spring rolls (from the natural foods store freezer) and a simple coleslaw with a sesame-ginger dressing. Read More→

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You will find fresh Chinese noodles in cellophane-wrapped packages in well-stocked supermarkets, shelved near tofu products, as well as in natural foods stores.

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shiitake mushroomsServe this simple and fragrant dish of Asian noodles and shiitake mushrooms with some pan-sautéed tofu or tempeh.

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Characteristic of some Southeast Asian cuisines is the overlapping of Asian and Indian influences. This is true here in this tasty and pleasantly offbeat noodle dish that is seasoned with both soy sauce and curry.

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Chinese Noodles with Spicy Szechuan Bean Curd

By · On May 08, 2012 · Comments (1)

If you master this delicious stir-fry of Asian noodles and spicy tofu, you’ll be less inclined to reach for that Chinese take-out menu! Read More→

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