casseroles

This is the perfect meal to help you with the transition from summer to fall: it is bursting with the fresh flavors of tomato and corn, but it's also a warm casserole for when the evening temperatures start to dip. The leftovers freeze well, and this could be easily converted into a soup by adding more water in the first...

I love to combine food storage ingredients in unexpected ways, and this recipe is a perfect example. Dehydrated mixed vegetables and buttermilk biscuit mix (both from Rainy Day Foods) come together with a few additional, food storage-friendly ingredients to make a comforting vegetable "pot pie." Real pot pie is made with a crust, but this version is so easy and...

  "Food fatigue" can be a serious problem when you're living off of your food storage.  When you eat the same thing day after day (plain rice and beans, for example) you can get so tired of your meals that you want to stop eating entirely. This is why it's crucially important to learn new ways to cook with your...

Tonight I made a casserole with a wonderful food storage item:  freeze dried cheese.  Last week I tried it in my soup; I simply sprinkled a handful into the crockpot and it reconstituted as the soup cooked.  It was very easy and tasted good in the soup, so I wanted to see how it would work in a casserole.  I...

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...

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...

2 cups dried potato dices 1 cup imitation chicken bits or strips 1 ½ cup cream soup base 1 Tbsp chopped onion 1 Tbsp celery 1 Tbsp butter powder (optional) Place in crock pot and cover with 2 cups hot water. Simmer several hours on low. May add more water if needed. Click here to purchase