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14 Ramen Recipes for People Who Just Can't Get Enough of This Delicious Food Trend

Winter's chilly winds and freezing weather calls for one thing and one thing only when it comes to dinner — ramen. You could go the easy route and buy the pre-packaged blocks of noodles from the store, or you could go the delicious route with these homemade ramen recipes perfect for those of us who want to slurp up the good stuff without having to bundle up and step out the front door. Comfort foods are best when you make them yourself anyway, so really, you can't do ramen better than in your own kitchen.

by Chelsey Grasso

Halfway Homemade Fancy Ramen Noodles

A great ramen recipe for beginners, the ladies at A Beautiful Mess transform packaged ramen into something a little fancier, inclusive of some fresh veggies of your choosing.

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Anti-Ramen Noodle Soup

You wouldn’t necessarily think that ketchup belongs in ramen, but you’d be surprised at how delicious A Cozy Kitchen makes it taste.

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Ramen with Poached Quail Eggs

Quail eggs, Japanese red chili pepper, and oyster sauce — this ramen recipe by Adventures in Cooking really is something special.

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Pork Ramen Soup

Even meat-lovers can enjoy this noodle dish. Just try out Big Girls Small Kitchen’s pork ramen recipe.

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Lemon Chicken and Ramen Noodle Soup

Lemon makes everything better… water, tea, and, oh yeah! Ramen. A bright take on the spicy classic, Climbing Grier Mountain gets it just right with this recipe.

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Spicy Thai-Style Pumpkin and Butternut Ramen

With a Thai-influenced, butternut-broth ramen, Cooking for Keeps offers a recipe that will have squash lovers running to the kitchen table.

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Miso Ramen Noodles

Combining miso and ramen seems like the most genius idea ever. Thanks, Foodie Crush, for sharing this brilliant recipe.

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Roasted Chicken Ramen

Corn in ramen? Sounds delicious! This recipe by How Sweet It Is also calls for roasted chicken and seaweed on the side.

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Crockpot Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup

Anything caramelized is bound to be a culinary victory, but this recipe by Half Baked Harvest takes it above and beyond.

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Harissa Ramen

A simple recipe with a spicy harissa sauce to add just the right amount of kick, Kitchen Confidante nails the art of ramen with its recipe.

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Kicked Up Ramen Noodles — Kung Pao Style

Taking a turn from the traditional, Mel’s Kitchen Cafe gets a little crazy, combining ramen noodles with a traditionally Chinese flavoring… and it totally works.

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Prawn Ramen with Miso, Homemade Dashi, and Carrot Noodle Dressing

Prawns are rarely a bad idea. In fact, unless you’re allergic to them, they’re always a good idea, especially in ramen. The Kitchen Alchemist knows what I’m talking about.

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Ramen Vegetable Soup

An easy, veggie-filled recipe by The Comfort of Cooking that you can make in a pinch.

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Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

To end things on a creative note, check out The Kitchn’s peanut butter ramen recipe. If peanut sauce is delectable, why wouldn’t peanut butter be?

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