noodles

Introduces cooking basics and provides recipes that feature noodles as the main ingredient.

Discusses the history of pasta, various kinds of noodles, and how they are made by hand and in a factory. Includes a recipe for making pasta.

Left alone to prepare their family's prize-winning dumplings for the annual cooking contest, the young Kang boys accidentally invent a new dish, "mian tiao," or noodles. Includes a cultural note and a recipe for long life noodles.

The block party was Carrie's idea, but when it arrives she can only think about two things: the talent show and the delicious noodle dishes from many countries that her neighbors are bringing.