School is already in session in some parts of the United States. Get this oatmeal soaking on the stove first thing in the morning so …
When the power goes out, you have several options for preparing meals:
1. Find a restaurant with power. (This may not always be possible especially in widespread disasters.)
2. Use a grill, hibachi, rocket stove, Dutch oven, or camp stove. (This must be done outside and can require special cookware except for the camp stove.)
3. Use a solar oven. (This can only be used during the day and when there is sun.)
4. Prepare “heat only” foods (like canned soup, stew, chili) or “just add water” foods (like instant soup or oatmeal) using a canned heat stove.
5. Prepare raw foods or canned foods that do not need heating.
6. Prepare easy-to-cook meals on a one burner butane stove.
All options are viable (except maybe #1!) if prepared for adequately. Choose more than one to always have a way to cook since the length of the power outage, the time of day, and the weather can all affect which method you use.
Emergency Cooking
Chicken Patties
The mayonnaise and crushed crackers hold these chicken patties together. The golden-brown crust keeps them together after they are cooked so they can be eaten …
Mashed Potato Salad
This is a favorite in our house. It’s considerably faster to make than traditional potato salad and comes with lots of flavor. Serve it as …
Emergency Cooking
When the power goes out, you have several options for preparing meals: All options are viable (except maybe #1!) if prepared for adequately. Choose more …
Bulgur-Walnut Salad
This is a perfect salad for hot days or emergencies when you need to conserve fuel. Bulgur Walnut Salad is a vegetarian whole-grain salad that …
Tomato Basil Soup
This is a quick tomato basil soup that can also be home canned for an even faster meal. Some of you may want to leave …
Tuna Potato Salad
An easy-to-make main dish potato salad. It’s even easier if you use already diced canned potatoes.
Fruited Chicken Salad
Chicken, fruit, and pecans. Oh, so easy and, oh, so good.
Salad Nicoise
Add this to your list of no-cook summer salads and power outage meals. Use canned vegetables, white beans, and tuna mixed with a lemon basil viniagrette.
Tuna White Bean Salad
This salad is great for hot summer days or power outages – there’s no cooking involved. Tuna and white beans in a red wine vinegar dressing.