Patrick - 101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles

1. Your freezer is your friend. When buying meat, divide into individual portions and freeze in zipper-lock plastic bags. Buy large bags of frozen vegetables and use portions as needed. Freeze all leftoversdays will come when your pocket is empty or restaurants are closed.

2. When using vegetables, canned, fresh, and frozen are interchangeable. And remember, canned food doesnt spoil until after

it has been opened.

3. Macaroni can be used in place of ramen noodles.

4. Save all extra seasoning packets for future use. Sprinkle a seasoning packet over hamburger or chicken and brown together for a great flavor.

5. Macaroni cheese packets can be used in place of real cheese.

6. Two tablespoons dehydrated minced or chopped onion is equal to 1/4 cup fresh minced onion.

7. Salt lovers beware. Before adding extra salt, taste your food. Seasoning packets are always salty.

8. To cook noodles, follow the directions on the package unless recipe says otherwise.

9. Add more or less of any ingredient to your own liking. Be creative and enjoy yourself.

10. Low-fat or light soups, sour cream, and cream cheese can be substituted if you prefer.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions. Do not drain. Add soup. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 2 servings.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions. Do not drain. Add soup, sausage, and vegetables. Simmer 510 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add more water by tablespoon if soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2 servings.

In a saucepan, bring water to boiling and add seasoning packet, eggs, and vegetables. Stir constantly until eggs look done. Simmer 5 minutes. Add noodles and cook 35 minutes more, or until noodles are tender. Makes 2 servings.

In a saucepan, heat all ingredients except noodles and seasoning packet to boiling. Add seasoning packet. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Strain liquid into a separate container. Add noodles to liquid and cook 3 minutes, or until noodles are done. Makes 2 servings.

In a saucepan, heat all ingredients except noodles and seasoning packet to boiling. Add seasoning packet. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Strain liquid into a separate container. Add noodles to liquid and cook 3 minutes, or until noodles are done. Makes 2 servings.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

Prepare soup as directed on can. Mix noodles and soup together. Add mushrooms and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2 servings.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

Prepare soup as directed on can. Add seasoning packet and vegetables to soup. Cook over medium heat 510 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add noodles and simmer 23 minutes more. Makes 2 servings.

In a frying pan, brown and drain beef. Add vegetables, water, and seasoning packets. Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes. Add noodles and cook 3 minutes more, or until noodles are done. Makes 24 servings.

In a frying pan, cook onion, zucchini, and carrots in butter and basil over medium heat until vegetables are tender.

In a saucepan, combine cooked vegetables, noodles, water, green beans, tomatoes, and seasoning packets. Bring to boil and simmer 5 minutes. Makes 24 servings.