Skip the take-out and prepare this menu at home.

Skip the take-out and prepare this menu at home.

Your Menu: Serves 4

Noodles with Honey-Balsamic Beef

• Sliced Asian pears

Melon Sorbet

• Green tea

Test Kitchen Tip:

If you can't find vermicelli nests for the beef recipe, just cook 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine.

Shopping List:

For Noodles

• 1 package dried vermicelli pasta nests
• 12 ounces boneless beef sirloin steak or beef top round steak
• 1 14-ounce can beef broth
• 1 fresh gingerroot
• 1 bunch bok choy
• 1 red onion
• 2 red sweet peppers
• 4 ripe Asian, Bartlett, or Anjou pears
• 1 package green tea bags

For Sorbet

• 1 large cantaloupe or honeydew melon
• 1 lemon

Pantry Items:

For Noodles

• reduced-sodium soy sauce
• balsamic vinegar
• honey
• cornstarch
• crushed red pepper
• cooking oil

For Sorbet

• light-colored corn syrup

Equipment Needed:

For Noodles

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• large saucepan
• colander
• small bowl
• wooden spoon
• wok or 12-inch skillet
• teapot

For Sorbet

• cutting board and knife
• measuring cups and spoons
• microplane or fine shredder
• juicer
• blender or food processor
• 1- to 2-quart ice cream freezer

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