"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...
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Black Bean Burgers
There's nothing like enjoying a juicy hamburger at a picnic, but I also love eating meat-free burgers from time to time. These black bean burgers are made with ingredients that are already in your pantry and can be prepared and cooked in less than half an hour. These aren't intended to be a meat substitute, but rather a recipe that... -
Stroganoff - using sour cream powder
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... -
Wheat Chili w/Imitation Meat
3-4 cups sprouted or steamed wheat 1 cup imitation beef bits or strips ½ cup tomato powder 2 Tbsp dried onion 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3-4 Tbsp chili seasoning Place in crock pot and add 4-5 cups hot water. Simmer for several hours before serving. May add more water if needed. Click here to purchase -
Cream of Chicken Casserole
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 -
Green Beans
1 ½ cup dehydrated green beans ¾ cup cream soup base 1 Tbsp butter (optional) 1 Tbsp dehydrated mushrooms 2 Tbsp chopped onions 1 Tbsp imitation bacon or ham bits Cover with 3 cups hot water and simmer approximately 20 to 25 minutes until beans become tender. Stir occasionally. Click here to purchase -
Barley Bake
1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup uncooked pearl barley 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/8 tsp pepper 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 (14.5 oz.) cans vegetable broth Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, barley... -
Beef Barley Stew
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup beef broth 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt 2 cups sliced carrots 3/4 tsp dried thyme 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups sliced baby Portobello mushrooms 1/3 cup cold... -
Simple Chicken and Oat Groat Soup
2 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked oat groats 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1 cup diced zucchini 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1 cup (1-inch) cut green beans 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp...