Rainy Day Foods

Barley Beef Stew It has been so cold the past few days, so I decided we needed some soup to warm us up.  We had one of our family favorites:  Vegetable Beef with Barley.  We’ve been making this for years and the whole family loves it.  My kids always want the bowl that has the most barley in it. ...

Spring has just arrived in my part of the country and it makes me want to trade in my hearty winter meals for lighter fare with lots of flavor.  This is a breakfast that you can put together by combining ingredients from your pantry with fresh items from your refrigerator  This would be a simple meal to make if you're just...

I made a tasty quiche from food storage for my family's Easter brunch (I'll share that recipe later), but it made me think about how much more I cook from my pantry now than I did in the past. Some of you probably don't use long-term storage food in your daily cooking, or even at all. Although I'm not an...

I have to admit I was nervous to try sour cream powder.  We use a lot of fresh sour cream in our cooking and I was concerned about how the powdered would stack up.  I tried it tonight for the first time in a stroganoff and found it comparable to fresh.  I mixed it according to the directions on the...

I decided to try something new for breakfast this weekend - German pancakes!  I've heard about this delicious, spongy treat but I decided to finally give them a whirl with my new favorite ingredient, Ova Easy egg crystals.  My pancakes weren't very pretty (see note below about opening the oven too early), but they tasted amazing and were a wonderful...

Who doesn’t enjoy fresh-baked muffins?  I certainly love them and so does my family.  I recently tried the basic muffin mix from Rainy Day foods and was pleasantly surprised at how good they were.  Since it is a mix, making them was very easy.  You simply add water; oil can also be added.  I tossed in some huckleberries that I...

Whether you're  a stay at home parent or a CEO, your job is sure to be full of surprises. There are probably some days when you get stuck at work for longer than you intended, or you just can't find time to fit in a full meal. I found myself unexpectedly working 10 to 12 hours per day last week...

Omelet sausage scrambled Ova Easy Eggs Ova Easy Omelet   It seems as though powdered eggs are one of the long term storage foods that scare people the most.  Fresh eggs have such a unique flavor and texture that the thought of a powder substitute is indeed a little strange. I shied away from egg powder for a long...

My family loves spaghetti.  Because it’s so versatile, I like to keep plenty on hand.  I also find it much cheaper to buy it in larger quantities.  One of our family’s favorite recipes is Pasta in a Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce.  Food storage items that can be used in it are:  spaghetti, garlic granules, canned chicken, chopped onions, mixed peppers...

Contributed by Kate Wilt Spring may be on the way, but chilly evenings can still make us crave warm, comforting meals. This barley soup is  filling but not heavy, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe can be made entirely from food storage, or fresh vegetables can be substituted when available or desired. Homemade barley soup...