We almost always have ramen noodles in our house. We do one of two things with them – make them as a soup with the broth or as noodles without the broth. I’d never really thought about doing anything else with them, which is why I found the idea of the Ramen To The Rescue cookbook so interesting when I was offered the opportunity to review it.
- Author: Jessica Harlan
- Paperback: 180 pages
- Publisher: Ulysses Press (August 30, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1569759901
- ISBN-13: 978-1569759905
ABOUT RAMEN TO THE RESCUE
Ramen noodles? Check. Ramen seasoning? Got it. Same ol’ Ramen dinner? Not tonight! Why? Because it’s Ramen to the Rescue!
For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert, Ramen to the Rescue will save you from the taste bud dread of having instant ramen for
the fourth time this week. Sure, it’s cheap, convenient, and comes in a variety of flavors, but traditional ramen can get old fast. With a few simple tips and tricks from author Jessica Harlan, Ramen to the Rescue transforms the classic can’t-fail, three-minute, low-budget meal into a palate-pleasing, five-minute, wallet-friendly feast.Whether you’re eating alone or serving a crowd, the 100 recipes in this book will spice up anyone’s favorite pack of noodles. Adding fresh ingredients, sauces, and seasonings will transform the dish you know well; you’ll soon be the creative chef behind a multitude of meals, such as:
• Ramen Pan Pizza
• Bacon, Egg, and Noodle Scramble
• Ramen-n-Cheese
• Pad Thai
• Chicken Potpie
• Ramen-mallow Crispy Treats
…and more!For those times when you just don’t know what to eat, a quick flip through this cookbook will inspire dozens of ideas. “Admittedly, ramen
soup, with its salty broth and freeze-dried vegetables, can get a little boring after a while,” Harlan says. “That’s where this book comes in. Instant ramen has never tasted so good!”About the Author
Jessica Harlan has written about food and cooking for nearly two decades. She has developed recipes for top brands, judged food competitions, interviewed celebrity chefs, and catered swanky Manhattan cocktail parties. She writes about cookware for About.com and is the kitchen tools columnist for Clean Eating magazine. Her work has also appeared in many national publications, such as Time Out New York, Town and Country, and Consumers Digest. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two daughters.
MY THOUGHTS
I received a copy of the Ramen To The Rescue cookbook. The chapters included are Snacks & Starters, Breakfasts, Soups, Salads, Side Dishes, Asian-Inspired Classics, Home-Style Comfort Foods, Meatless Meals, Cooking For Company, Feeding A Crowd, and Desserts And Sweets. I really like the idea behind this book. Recipes are very easy to understand and written with great detail. Ingredients are all typical things you’d find in an ordinary kitchen. There are no photos in the book, a big disappointment for me. Photos often draw my attention to a recipe and help me decide if I’m going to make it, as well as let me know what the finished dish is supposed to look like. Also, having thought of ramen noodles in the box for so long, I have a hard time envisioning them used for anything other than soup or flavored noodles. Pictures would probably go a long way towards changing that. It would also be helpful if the recipes should include cooking and prep time, as those are helpful when determining what recipe to make. Recipes that I’m intrigued enough to try include Tomato Soup With Parmesan Ramen Croutons, Creamed Corn & Potato Casserole, Spaetzle Style Ramen Noodles, Ramen Breaded Onion Rings, Ramen Crusted Chicken Fingers, and Turkey Noodle Casserole. This cookbook would be perfect for those who truly love ramen noodles, as well as the adventurous cook.
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Patty White
Friday 7th of October 2011
What a great cookbook she created!! We always have these around and I sit here scratching my head wondering what else I could do with them. Thanks, Im going to have to get this!