For the college students

For those who know college aged kids or just like to eat like one (that would be me!), then these 2 recipes are for you.

The college student staples include mac and cheese and Ramen noodles. Here's a couple of recipes to make these 2 things go further.

Mac and cheese

Make the mac and cheese according to the box. For the last 2 min of boiling the noodles, add any frozen veggies (I like peas, corn, or mixed vegetables). Drain, and make according to the box. Once you mix it altogether, add one can of tuna, mix in some dry dill or savory and add extra cheese (cheddar, mexican, mozzarella, etc.). This will make a complete meal and will increase the servings.

Ramen noodles

Boil 1 1/2 cups of water with soy sauce (I just add some--about 1/2 cup or so). Add flavoring mix. While it is boiling, crack an egg into it and mix with a fork. Turn down the heat or it will boil over. Add frozen veggies (same as above) and once it starts to boil again, put in the noodles and cook about 5 min.


Need a side salad to take to work? Try Ramen salad.

Important: Only use Chicken Ramen (I've tried the others and ewww!)

One package of cole slaw mix (just the salad stuff--you can find it in the produce section--it's cabbage and carrots that have been shredded)
4 green onions
sliced almonds
olive oil
vinegar
sugar
salt and pepper

In a bowl, whisk together the flavoring packet, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of vinegar (I use red wine vinegar), and 1/2 cup of olive oil. You may need to adjust the vinegar. I start with 3 tablespoons, but then taste it and usually add a little more. Set aside.

Mix the cole slaw mix, with the green onions (cut into 1/4 in pieces), and almonds. Break up the noodles from the Ramen (yes, DO NOT cook them--use raw). Mix in the salad stuff.

Pour wet ingredients over the salad and mix thoroughly.

This is great in the summer (no mayo) and always gets rave reviews at potlucks.