Staying in For Chinese Takeout

• recipe

  Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy with Crispy Noodle Cake

  Tired of rice with stir-fries? We set out to master the secrets of a quick noodle pancake.

• recipe

  Hot and Sour Soup

  Spicy, bracing, rich, and complex, this classic Chinese soup has all the trappings of a full day in the kitchen. Not bad for a 20-minute dish.

• equipment

  Small Nonstick Saucepans

  You can spend $100 on a 2-quart nonstick saucepan—but should you?