I was so excited yesterday when I found this group.  I love to eat(who doesn't)! I am always looking for new recipes. This is the first of many to come, hope you enjoy!

Chinese Chicken and Noodles

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Dressing

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 Tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon Oriental Sesame Oil

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ cup coarsely chopped ginger

2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

2Tablespoons coarsely chopped green onion

1 pound linguine or thin spaghetti

1/4 pound snow peas

2 cups cooked julienne chicken

1 red pepper, julienned

1 can (8oz) sliced water chestnuts or 1 large celery rib sliced thin

½ cup thinly sliced green onion

2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted (optional)

Dressing: Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. In food processor process ginger, garlic and green onion until chopped fine.  Whisk into soy mixture. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside. Heat snow peas and ½ teaspoon salt in 1 inch of water in medium saucepan over high heat until snow peas are bright green, 20 seconds. Remove from heat.  Drain and rinse under cold water. (Julienne, optional)

Add snow peas and pasta to dressing with remaining ingredients, toss to coat. Can be made ahead) Eat immediately or refrigerate and enjoy cold.