101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles by Toni Patrick
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Book Reviews of 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles
Book Review: INEXPENSIVE AND SURPRISINGLY TASTY
Summary: 5 Stars
i used to be one of those people that ate out for lunch every day. But I've come to the realization that the $100 to $125 a month i'm spending eating out fast food can be better spent on other things. Ramen Noodles have stepped up to become a quick, and cheap way to have lunch, especially in a busy office such as the one I work in. They come in so many flavors now to boot. I laughed when I saw this book but how can you go wrong for $10?
Regular Ramen noodles are just fine by me but Toni patrick puts a charge into them with some amazingly creative additions. For example, spice up a plain can of tomato soup with some noodles or add some fresh veggies to make a Ramen vegetable soup. Not all of them will work for your office lunch as some will require baking and a bit of cook time. I personally love the parmesan Noodles or the Alfredo Noodles which are very quick and easy to make. Or there is the one person Ramen Lasagna with just a cup of sauce, and some ricotta and mozzarella that can be made in a 4" x 4" pan. perfect for a toaster oven if you have one at work.
I really can't get into some of the breakfast recipes but perhaps the kids might. But this book did help spice up lunch a little bit and turn more boring, but cheap Ramen Noodles into something more.
Book Review: Great for Couples on a Budget, too
Summary: 5 Stars
At first glance, one might think this book is geared solely toward the college crowd. While it is certainly useful for them, its also very useful in our house of 30-somethings on a budget. Many of the recipes don't use the seasoning packet, so those with sodium concerns can relax. Most of the recipes are very easy and simple with cheap things you're likely to have on hand (i.e. hamburger, cheese, onion, sour cream, soup) and a lot of variety (soups, salads, beef, chicken, pork, etc.). Most of the recipes are for 2 servings, making it nice for couples, though certainly you could double it for a larger household. The book even has a plastic cover (to protect from splatters) and is spiral bound so you can lay it flat on the counter and read the recipes while you cook. There is plenty of space on each page to make notes (i.e. "next time add more onions"). The only negative thing is that most of these recipes use several pans -- you need one to boil the noodles in (why are there no microwave directions for Ramen Noodles?) while you're making the bulk of the recipe in another pan, then you have to drain the noodles with the strainer ... you get the idea. Totally worth 10 bucks, though.Book Review: I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a big "foodie", and love hitting up all the local hotspots in the city. But it's a big drain on my wallet, and so I decided to cut out going out to lunch everyday. I heard about this book from so many people and decided to go to my local Borders and buy it.
One of the best decisions I ever made.
I just finished making the creamy mushroom soup, and I love it. Just thumbing through the book, you notice how simple these recipes are, and it's so easy to make something your own by adding extra seasoning or fresh scallions here and there. Yea it's not filet mignon, but if that's what you're looking for I suggest you look elsewhere. This book is for people who are on a BUDGET, who want something relatively quick and simple. I only wish I would have discovered this little book while I was in college, would have saved me some major moolah.
Book Review: Simple, fun, and yummo
Summary: 5 Stars
I wish I had this book back in college! I ate ramen noodles all the time, and never considered making them in any way other than how the instructions advised. Duh! :-) I'm having fun experimenting with recipes in this book, and addingmy own flourishes. I'd like to recommend that one consider using taco seasoning packets (or any other similar seasonings), as they seem to have less sodium than the packets included with ramen noodles. All one needs to do is compare the amount included with the noodles, to what one would need from another packet. I have high blood pressure, so I'm always trying to revise/improve recipes. I would highly recommend this book for anyone! With a little creativity and goodies in the fridge and the cupboards, you can turn ramen into a delicious, CHEAP meal! Trust me, it CAN be done. :-)Book Review: Cheap and practically gourmet at the same time!
Summary: 5 Stars
These recipies are so creative! I've never even thought about any of them, but they are delicious! Some of them even have multiple servings for under a dollar!
I love the wide variety of recipies they have to choose from... vegetarian, soups... in fact there are alot of categories. You can try several of these recipies and never get tired of Top Ramen again! In fact, I think I like it even more now! They are easy to make as well, and easy for a teen like me to understand.
The one thing I would change if I could would be to insert pictures of what the recipies look like when they are done, or at least a brief description. But even without those features, I still love this book. VERY AFFORDABLE! Once I go to college I'm hauling this thing with me!