Western Noodles Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add noodles and salt the water. Cook until al dente. Drain.
• Dice the bacon into 1 inch pieces; set aside.
• Dice the onion into 1/2 inch pieces; set aside.
• Slice the celery into 1/4 inch slices; set aside.
• In a large saute pan, cook the bacon until slightly crisp.
• Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
• Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
• Add the onion and celery and saute until the onion is translucent.
• Add the tomatoes by squishing them through your fingers. (This is the fun part - this creates an irregular, coarser texture. This is a good way to get your kids involved.).
• Simmer vegetables for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
• Add back the bacon pieces and heat thououghly.
• Adjust the seasoning with pepper but do not add salt.
• Dish up the noodles into pasta bowls (or dinner plates).
• Ladel sauce on top.
• Pass the smoked salt for each to add to their own preference.

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water.
• Heat the sunflower oil in a wok and when good and hot, stir fry the mushrooms for 2 minutes.
• Add the salad onions and cook for a further 1 minute.
• Add the soy sauce.
• Drain the noodles thoroughly and add to the wok with the been sprouts, a little salt and the sesame oil.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuosly, until piping hot and well mixed, but don't over the cook the bean sprouts- they should still be crunchy.
• Serve immediately with some extra sot sauce for splashing over.

Steps:

• Place the chicken and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine salsa, peanut butter, bean sauce and soy sauce; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.