Nothing screams comfort food like hot bowl of buttered noodles, with what else...juicy chicken.

Among the other flamboyantly garnished and highly aromatic plates being handed around the table at a Thai dinner a few weeks ago, this one seemed rather Plain Jane. An unassuming bowl of slippery noodles sprinkled with what looked like crispy pork and crushed peanuts? But one bite was all it took — it was love at first spicy-tangy-sweet forkful. Since that fateful dinner, I’ve become rather obsessed with this Thai noodle dish.

The basis for this delicious fish is a spice oil paste. Easy to make, it is a mixture of aromatic spices, onions, garlics and herbs and makes an all purpose seasoning for chicken or fish!

Recipe video above. This Vietnamese lemongrass marinade is exceptional - you'll absolutely love it! This is one of my siganture recipes - it's as delicious as it is healthy, ideal for making ahead, for midweek meals and a cheap (impressive) meal idea for large groups. DON'T BE DAUNTED by the list of ingredients - the ingredients for the marinade and sauce are largely the same!

These nutrient-dense noodle bowls pack protein and fiber to keep you energized for hours.

A tasty, Middle Eastern-inspired noodle number, served with charred, jammy aubergines and a garlicky harissa and tahini sauce. It's lovely served hot or cold, so any leftovers make perfect lunches.

This quick cooking vegetarian noodle bowl is made with soba noodles, cucumbers, greens, and a light chili garlic sauce.

Today I’m going to show you how to make a spicy Korean icy cold noodle dish called bibim-naengmyeon. Unlike mul-naengmyeon (물냉면) it’s not very brothy, but it's still ice cold and made with a slightly sweet, vinegary, spicy sauce as well as some cucumber and pear. When you eat it, the first thing...

These are the best Coconut Curry Noodles Bowls! Homemade (and super easy) coconut curry sauce, rice noodles, lots of fresh veggies, and a pile of herbs on top.

One of my favorite things to order out is Thai food. There’s a little place just south of downtown Salt Lake City that has the best pad Thai. I crave it 24/7! So I thought it would be fun to make a no

This salad is yummy and refreshing. The broth keeps the dressing light and tasty.

Heidi Swanson, the vegetarian cookbook author and blogger behind 101 Cookbooks, has the power to make a bowl of tofu and lentils look as appealing as guanciale-flecked carbonara. In this noodle bowl, nutritional yeast acts like a vegan version of parm, adding a hit of umami flavor that plays well with bitter kale and earthy buckwheat noodles. We suggest using curly kale, which roasts into light, crispy chips, instead of Tuscan.

You'll be hard-pressed to find an easier Asian-inspired dish than these Easy Peasy Peanut Noodles. This main dish recipe is chock-full of colorful vegetables and crunchy crushed peanuts.

These are the best Coconut Curry Noodles Bowls! Homemade (and super easy) coconut curry sauce, rice noodles, lots of fresh veggies, and a pile of herbs on top.

Potsticker Noodles Bowls taste just like potstickers without the tedious sealing and steaming. This gluten free dinner recipe is ready in 30 minutes!

Chopped Chicken Sesame Noodle Bowls - loaded with veggies, chicken, cilantro, and a homemade sesame-peanut sauce. So good!

Spanakopita Pasta is bursting with yummy Greek flavors- spinach, feta, lemon, + dill are the stars of this easy 20 minute recipe, made with eggs like carbonara!

Polish Cabbage and Noodles, or commonly called Haluski, is a quick and easy recipe to make! Buttery egg noodles are cooked with cabbage, onions and carrots, and then topped with sour cream when served! This is an authentic Polish recipe ready in 25 minutes from start to finish!

This incredibly simple noodle dish from Chrissy Teigen's Cravings cookbook combines moist chicken with a flavour-packed tahini sauce and comforting pasta.

Vietnamese sticky pork meatball & coconut noodle bowls - lemongrass, lime & coriander meatballs served with herbs, pickled carrots, & coconut dressing.

This quick meal for two hails from Malaysia and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Warming prawn noodle broth with spicy Laksa paste is topped with cucumber and coriander.

This Authentic Korean noodle dish is rich and delicious. This popular noodle dish is easy to make and takes just over 30 minutes to make!

Chicken satay tossed in a noodle salad loaded with plenty of veggies with a creamy peanut satay dressing! Serve this warm or at room temperature.

This is a great, fresh salad with a fantastic Vietnamese dressing based on a recipe by Bill Granger, a famous Australia chef. I really like this dressing because it's got plenty of flavour but the fish sauce is mild in it. I love Nuoc Cham, which is the classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that doubles as dressings. But some people find that the fish sauce flavour is too strong. Plus, it's an art form to get the flavour balance right!

Maultaschen are a southern German variation on ravioli and are typically filled with meat, spinach, and parsley.

This is as simple a stir-fry as you could get, but — in my book — all the better for it. And, of course, you can build on as you wish. While it’s wonderful as is for a side, do add more mushrooms and mangetouts if you need it to be a main. Or, indeed, add prawns, chicken, or whatever else you like. I have a couple of notes, before I let you get on and cook. First, if you’re unsure how mild the chillies you have actually are, maybe use two rather than the four stipulated below. Finally, yes, the portions are generous here, but it is so very good cold the next day, tossed with perhaps a few more drops of sesame oil and soy and some sesame seeds. To make these vegan-friendly, use egg-free noodles. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.

Asian Noodle Bowls are quick, tasty and will satisfy your craving for takeout in 30 minutes. Savory, garlicky, and just a touch sweet - they are a treat!

This Thai basil recipe is a spring roll—in bowl form! It's an explosion of flavor: tangy lime, fresh herbs, and crisp veggies.

This Chinese Longevity Noodles recipe is spiced with delicious Asian flavors and filled with chicken and healthy greens. It's a healthy and hearty comfort food meal.

Asian Noodle Bowls are quick, tasty and will satisfy your craving for takeout in 30 minutes. Savory, garlicky, and just a touch sweet - they are a treat!

Soup-less ramen, or mazemen is a delicious way to use up your dried beans, your bean-cooking liquid, and any leftovers you've got around.

This satisfying soba noodle bowl is packed with savory miso-butter mushrooms, crisp-tender edamame, and a jammy egg.

These Spicy Peanut Noodles are delicious! The sauce comes together in about 10 minutes and is super creamy with the chewy noodles!

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