Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Cold soba salad

There's nothing like a cold salad on a hot day. This one has refreshing Asian flavors. Soba noodles are common in Asian cuisine; you can find them in most grocery stores. They come in a few different varieties – this recipe uses mugwort, but feel free to use what's available to you – they're prepared like pasta. Another Asian noodle that could be substituted is udon.

If you don't have carrots (or want a variety of veggies), try zucchini or yellow summer squash (peeled to make ribbons)...