Dumpling Wrappers MAKES: 50 About 50 wrappers TIME: 40 minutes This versatile wrapper can be used to make all sorts of dumplings, pot stickers, wontons, and egg rolls, as well as hand-cut noodles that can be used in Euro-style recipes as well as Asian. The recipe...
Crisp-Fried Noodle Cake MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Think of this as a crunchy, somewhat impressive alternative to steamed rice. To include it as part of a larger meal, you can cut the cake into wedges or pull it apart with chopsticks as people pass it around...
Creamy Baked Noodles with Eggplant and Cheese MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended Inspired by the classic Greek casserole pastitsio, this recipe combines the concept of lasagne with macaroni and cheese, by baking a layer of vegetables between...
Cold Sesame or Peanut Noodles MAKES: 2 main-course or 4 side-dish servings TIME: 30 minutes This is an easy dish to assemble at the last minute, especially if you do all the gathering, rinsing, trimming, and slicing of ingredients in advance. Serve as part of a larger...
Chinese Egg Noodles in Soy Broth MAKES: 2 main-course or 4 side-dish servings TIME: 20 minutes This is a simple, basic noodle soup; check out the chart for other ideas. Salt 1/2 pound fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles 1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste 2 tablespoons...
Butternut Squash Tortellini MAKES: 60 About 60 tortellini TIME: 11/2 hours, with prepared pasta sheets A slightly more complex stuffed pasta; each one requires a bit of work, but you can just make pansotti (see variation) if you don't have the time. Serve the...
Baked Ziti MAKES: 6 servings TIME: About 1 hour Old-school baked ziti with red sauce is basically a shortcut for lasagne, with fewer ingredients and none of the layering hassle. A staple of potluck dinners, it serves at least six people with only a pound of pasta....
Baked Macaroni and Cheese MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 45 minutes It's a shame to think that some people only know mac and cheese out of a box. The real thing is rich, filling, and delicious. Use nearly any pasta tube, corkscrew, or cup-shaped ones work best...
Stir-Fried Vegetables MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 15 minutes Stir-fries are quick, easy, and a fantastic way to use those single carrots, celery stalks, and handful of other vegetables sitting in your fridge. One key to a fast stir-fry is the size in which you cut your...
Stir-Fried Broccoli MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Broccoli is made for stir-fry: you get some crunch from the stems (cut them fairly thin so they'll cook quickly) and tenderness from the florets, and no precooking is needed. And you can use broccoli as a main...
Stir-Fried Asparagus MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Among the simplest and most straightforward of stir-fries and one of the best made with only one vegetable. 11/2 to 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and peeled, then cut into 2-inch lengths 2 tablespoons peanut or...
Steamed Artichokes MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 45 minutes The best way to cook artichokes simply is to steam them, because you don't have to wait for a big pot of water to boil and, more important, they don't become soggy. Just make sure the pot doesn't boil dry. Serve...