Noelle Carter is the former Los Angeles Times Test Kitchen director. She left in January 2019.
Cashew cream fettuccine Alfredo with sauteed spinach and cheese crisps (gluten-free)
Time35 minutes
YieldsServes 4 to 6
Rice noodle bowl with stir-fried beef (bun thit bo xao)
Time1 hour
YieldsServes 4
Rice noodles with Chinese chives, shrimp and pork (banh pho xao he)
Time35 minutes
YieldsServes 2 to 3
Traditional soba-tsuyu
Time25 minutes
YieldsServes 4 to 6
Cilantro pesto beet fettuccine with arugula and cream dressing
Time30 minutes
YieldsServes 2
Mint and Cilantro Shrimp With Soba Noodles
Time30 minutes
YieldsServes 4 to 6
Thai-inspired Chicken Salad With Rice Noodles
Time30 minutes
YieldsServes 6
Smoked Chicken With Soba Noodles
Time20 minutes
YieldsServes 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side dish
Celeriac pasta with tomatoes and mint or basil
Time30 minutes
YieldsServes 4
Stir-fried zucchini noodles with greens, cabbage and shrimp
Time40 minutes
YieldsServes 4
Summer squash ribbons with green beans and herbs
Time45 minutes
YieldsServes 4