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)
Time 35 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Rice noodle bowl with stir-fried beef (bun thit bo xao)
Time 1 hour
Yields Serves 4
Rice noodles with Chinese chives, shrimp and pork (banh pho xao he)
Time 35 minutes
Yields Serves 2 to 3
Traditional soba-tsuyu
Time 25 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Cilantro pesto beet fettuccine with arugula and cream dressing
Time 30 minutes
Yields Serves 2
Mint and Cilantro Shrimp With Soba Noodles
Time 30 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Thai-inspired Chicken Salad With Rice Noodles
Time 30 minutes
Yields Serves 6
Smoked Chicken With Soba Noodles
Time 20 minutes
Yields Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side dish
Celeriac pasta with tomatoes and mint or basil
Time 30 minutes
Yields Serves 4
Stir-fried zucchini noodles with greens, cabbage and shrimp
Time 40 minutes
Yields Serves 4
Summer squash ribbons with green beans and herbs
Time 45 minutes
Yields Serves 4