Edgar Can Cook

  If there's one meal or dish I can always rely on to have at anytime without costing an arm and a leg is Ramen noodles . You simply can make a cost effective noodle soup. I always remembered those times where I had no money or didn't have time to make a structured dish, a Ramen noodle recipe was the trick. I say, I have a bowl at least a minimum twice a week.  Below is one of my favorite recipe which I can be creative with the ingredients. But once you complete this dish, you'll feel satisfied, full, and calm. Something about having a bowl of soup really makes you feel relaxed and know that the world is all good when having a soothing bowl of soup.  DUMPLING RAMEN NOODLE SOUP SERVE: 1 PREP TIME: 10 MINS COOK TIME: 15 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 packet of dry ramen noodle - minus seasoning mix  5 fresh made or frozen dumplings   5 slices of fish cakes 1 soft boiled egg , shell peeled cut in half  3 cups water  1 tablespoon  chicken bouillon powder 1 teasp...

I went to  Whole Foods Market  and was shocked to find out a pint of ready made  Corn Chowder  was going for $9.99. I said to myself, I feel like having Chowder, but let me whip up a recipe my way and for way less.  Costs:  Cubed Pancetta Bacon  $3.49 1- 3 lbs  Russet Potatoes  - using 2 potatoes $2.49 - actual cost $.83 1 large onion $.59 1 can  yellow corn  $.89 TOTAL COST: $5.80  In house ingredients  buttermilk   wheat flour   1 can  chicken broth   3 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped  2 celery stalks , with leaves, chopped  4 cups fresh corn (6 ears-but frozen is okay in a pinch) -2 cups pureed til smooth  and 2 cups left whole  3 cups  chicken stock   2 potatoes cubed  1 cup  heavy cream  (or substitute buttermilk) Melt butter and saute onion and celery. Sprinkle with flour and heat, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in pureed corn and stock, bring to a boi...

One of the most inexpensive and easy recipe to whip up for lunch. All ingredients for under $10.00. Serves for 2.  Ingredients: 2 - 5.5 oz. cans  sardines in tomato sauce  (I used one regular and one spicy  Ligo sardines ) 8 oz.  bean thread vermicelli noodles , soaked for at least 15 minutes and drained 3-4 cloves garlic , chopped 1 small size onion, sliced 1 small size tomato Chopped  green onion  (optional) salt and pepper to taste  2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup water (or I just use two cans of water from the sardine cans) If you feel you need more liquid you can add accordingly. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil until light brown.  Add onions and tomatoes and saute until tomato is soft. Add the sardines including sauce and one cup water or two cans of water.  Bring to a slight boil and simmer for two minutes.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.   Add in the soaked bean thread noodles and...