Category Pasta & Noodles

There are a few recipes in my rotation that feel like summer in a bowl, and this California Spaghetti Salad is one of them. I first made it years ago for a neighborhood potluck, back when my youngest had just…

It was a rainy Tuesday when I first made this creamy mushroom pasta—not one of those picture-perfect drizzles, but a full-blown, socks-on-the-heater, stew-or-nothing kind of rain. The kind of day that slows everything down. I’d just come home from the…

I remember the summer I first tried zucchini noodles—not in some chic restaurant or trendy health café, but in my sister Louise’s tiny kitchen in Charleston. It was hot, the kind of sticky Southern heat that makes you want to…

The first time I whipped up Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles, I was looking for something quick, hearty, and a little different from the usual spaghetti routine. I had some ground beef in the fridge and a craving for something with…

There’s something undeniably joyful about this Asparagus Lemon Pasta—it’s light, fresh, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect meal to celebrate warmer days. I first whipped up this dish after a trip to the farmer’s market, where I picked…

There’s nothing quite like the rich, glossy flavor of a homemade teriyaki sauce clinging to tender chicken and perfectly chewy noodles. I first created this Chicken Teriyaki Noodles recipe on a rainy evening when all I craved was something comforting…

Some of the best meals I’ve ever made came together from a craving and whatever ingredients were in my kitchen at the time. This Chicken Ramen Stir Fry was born on one such evening, when I wanted something comforting, fast,…

Few dishes check all the boxes—quick, satisfying, budget-friendly, and bursting with flavor. Chili Garlic Noodles is one of them. I still remember the first time I tasted a similar dish at a late-night street food vendor during a trip abroad.…

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup—especially when you’re feeling under the weather, craving a cozy meal, or just need something soul-soothing and simple. This recipe has been my go-to for years, inspired by my grandmother’s…

his Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy, crunchy, and refreshing dish, perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a quick 20-minute side!