Ultimately, I'd like to put a web-cookbook together with all the recipes (and appropriate credits) so that those of us going to college or leaving home for the first time will have a nice selection of easy-to-make food that won't break the budget. Not all the recipes will be cost-friendly ... but, most of them can be made by anyone with little to no talent. So, if you have a mighty-fine recipe ... post it here! 
Follow the format below:
-Title-
(what's it called?)
-Tools-
(what will you need to make it happen?)
-Ingredients-
(what do you need to make it?)
-Directions-
(what do you do with the ingredients?)
-Optional-
(other things to do to spice up the dish in a unique way and alternate preparation methods
)---
-Title-
Above-Average Ramen
-Tools-
Frying Pan (or a George Foreman Grill (tm))
Saucepan
Fork
Knife (a butter knife will do
)-Ingredients-
Water
1 packet instant noodles
Meat (beef, chicken, pork ... yes, tofu counts
)Veggies (snow peas are good ... but carrots, broccoli, and bean sprouts will also work)
-Directions-
1. Cook the meat in the frying pan. Cut it into small chunks for easy eating; set aside, ideally in a microwave to keep it warm.
2. Bring water to a boil. Put instant noodles and flavoring packet in.
3. While noodles are cooking, sauteé vegetables (and/or heat tofu).
4. When noodles are done, add meat and vegetables and simmer for a few minutes to soak the flavor through.
5. Enjoy!
-Optional-
*Marinate meat in teriyaki or soy sauce (or, pick any kind of oriental sauce, like hot mustard or plum sauce). Mix and match flavors for something unique.
*Add sesame seeds and/or sesame oil and use only 1/2 packet of seasoning.
*Drain the noodles and mix them with the vegetables and meat; chill overnight for an interesting noodle 'salad'. Instead of using the flavoring packet, drizzle some peanut oil-based salad dressing on top.
*This can be made in a microwave. You'll need precooked meat, however, and a large microwavable bowl. If you have tupperware (even the cheap Ziploc stuff), you can put a small amount of water in there, with the veggies, then put the lid on partway and microwave until they're soft. Prepare the ramen in the microwavable bowl, add the meat and veggies, and let it sit for a while. And that's it!
