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Chow fun is the Chinese name for rice noodles. We’ve called for fresh noodles here, but if you can’t find them, substitute dried rice stick noodles and prepare according to package directions. The noodles soak up the sauce quickly, so serve immediately.

Think of these rolls as noodle-wrapped salads with a dressing for dipping. Fresh rice-paper rolls are easy to make once you get the hang of softening the wrappers with warm water. Serve these rolls as an appetizer or as part of an Asian-themed meal. They make delicious take-along lunches, too!

Of all the recipes I’ve developed, these seitan wings are my husband’s favorite. This is the easiest seitan recipe in the world, and every time my husband realizes what I am making, he turns giddy.

Ah, sandwiches. I’ll enjoy pretty much any sandwich you put in front of me and smile happily as I polish it off. However, there are “I enjoyed that” sandwiches and there are “Knock me on the floor, I think I will be marrying this sandwich” kind of sandwiches. These Blackened Tofu and Coleslaw Sandwiches are the latter. After tasting the spicy, crispy tofu and tangy, creamy coleslaw on toasted, crusty bread, you’ll want to propose immediately.

Nothing beats a summer cobbler for luscious simplicity

Frozen vegetables and pre-made pie crust make this classic comfort food super-easy.

This easy, one-pot meal uses sturdy staples like carrots, potatoes and onions. Cremini or portobello mushrooms have a firm, beefy texture that holds up well in cooking; you can also add shiitakes or dried wild mushrooms for a deeper flavor.