Egg Noodle

This Szechwan dish is traditionally made with toasted sesame paste, but peanut butter has been substituted here with good results. One secret of this light but flavorful rendition is to dress the noodles just before serving them. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Although this particularly suits Chicken Paprikás , it is also a fine side dish for ham, as well as for roast beef or pork.

The hearty sauce is also great over couscous.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Lukshen Kugel Mildred Grosberg Bellin's recipe for kugel has nothing modern about it, calling for noodles (not "pasta") and plenty of cottage cheese, butter, and sour cream. It was a treat in the test kitchens every time we tried it, and there's no need to wait until Rosh Hashanah to enjoy it. We particularly like it as a side dish to another humble favorite: pot roast.

The hearty sauce is also great over couscous.

Chinese egg noodles are at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.

A comfort-food treat that's great for brunch. This version takes less time than most because the noodles aren't precooked.

Though egg drop soup is not traditionally made with noodles, we love the texture and substance they add.

Mung bean sprouts, commonly known simply as bean sprouts, are available in the produce section of most supermarkets.

Kugels are baked puddings that come in many forms; Their base may be noodles, matzo, or bread or cake crumbs; most are sweet but some are savory; and they may be served warm or cold. Traditionally part of Jewish sabbath and holiday meals, slightly sweet noodle kugels are often served as a side dish. The following kugel would also work well as a dessert.

A green salad completes the meal. What to drink: A riserva Chianti.