Grocer Survivor

For pasta that's al dente, there should be a thin ring of that lighter color inside. If you want your pasta a little bit less cooked than al dente, look for a thicker ring. For pasta that's cooked all the way through, there should be no ring at all.

It's okay to put a lid on the pot while you are waiting for the water to boil. However, after it starts to boil and you add the pasta to the water, you should remove the lid to prevent the water from bubbling over.

Wide Chinese noodles are tossed in a spicy chili oil sauce made with garlic, Szechuan chili peppers, ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar. This dish was inspired by spicy garlic chili oil noodles at a local restaurant. It's versatile and can be customized to add chicken, beef, shrimp, and pork