Sesame Noodles

This is perfect as a side dish, quick lunch, meatless meal or anytime.

1 package thin noodles

1 - 2 T. low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic 

1 - 2 tsp. each:  sesame oil, sesame seeds

1/2 - 1 tsp. lime juice

Pinch red pepper flakes

Cook noodles according to package.

Remove noodles from heat, drain noodles in colander, place in a clean bowl. 

Combine: soy sauce, salt, pepper, sesame oil, lime juice, pepper flakes, garlic in small bowl.  

Stir with fork to mix well.  

Pour over noodles, toss to coat. 

Top noodles with sesame seeds, toss to mix. 

Serves 4.

Comfort Noodles ™

-What's more comforting than your moms' home cooking.

This is a easy quick side dish that reminds me of that. I've used crushed saltines for this recipe. You can even use oyster crackers too. You can crush them in a plastic baggie using a rolling pin or with your hands. Enjoy!

1 package egg noodles (12 oz)
2  T approx softened butter
3/4 c approx. crushed saltine crackers
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp salt (optional)

Cook noodles according to package.

Place crackers in plastic baggie. Go over crackers with rolling pin until they are finely crushed. You can your fingers to squeeze crackers too.

Drain noodles and return to pot.

While noodles are warm add butter, toss noodles. Add salt, pepper and crushed crackers to noodles. Toss well to coat noodles.

Serves 6