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 …
These recipes use food preserved by dehydrating or canning.
Home Preserved Food
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 …
Hummus
Hummus is a great summer snack for everyone. It’s good with raw vegetables, pretzels, pita chips, pita bread, or crackers. Keep it ready in a …
Baked Beans and Spam
Put this in the oven to bake while you fix the rest of your food for your summer cookout. Or serve it in the fall …
Chickpea Tajine
This recipe is reminiscent of North African tajines – slow-cooked stews that combine both sweet and savory flavors and often include dried fruit. An hour …
Spam Tacos
Another way to use Spam! Be sure to grate the Spam on the large holes of the grater and then cook the grated Spam until …
Three Grain Granola
Rolled wheat, barley, triticale, and rye are much easier to find than they used to be. Use whichever grain flakes you can find to add …
Fruit Spice Cake
This eggless spice cake is a perfect way to use old home-canned fruit. If you don’t have any old fruit, look for canned plums so …
Chicken in Mushroom Cheese Sauce
Home canned chicken tenders provide a fast way to put this creamy skillet meal on the table. CHICKEN IN MUSHROOM CHEESE SAUCE (Pantry Cooking with …
Pantry Colcannon
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale. The ingredients make it an inexpensive year-round dish. This recipe helps …