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 …
Main Dishes
Santa Fe Chicken Soup
This soup is a nice combination of “kick” and comfort. If you like it spicier, use the “hot” tomatoes and green chilies. SANTA FE CHICKEN …
Herbed Lentils
Crushing the herbs brings out the flavor of the herbs and enhances the flavor of each bowl of lentils. If you can’t find diced canned …
Green Salsa Chicken
Using home canned chicken makes this salsa chicken very easy to make and very easy to double or triple the recipe. Use either canned chicken …
Carnitas
Carnitas are delicious but time consuming to make…..unless you home can the meat first. Home canned carnitas also allow for a smaller number of servings. …
Tamale Casserole
Canned goods make this casserole easy to put together. It is also a good way to use the little tortilla chips in the bottom of …
Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
This soup takes advantage of the thickening properties and flavor of brown gravy mix. Add your home or commercially dried vegetables and herbs along with …
Sausage Penne Bake
Divert your bottled pasta sauce thinking from spaghetti and make a filling casserole without spending too much more time. Make sure you use chunky vegetable …
Chicken Noodle Soup
When I need fast comfort food or something to help me feel better when I’m sick, I often turn to this Chicken Noodle Soup. It …
Crockery Lentils
Like baked beans baked in a slow-cooker but made with lentils. CROCKERY LENTILS (Pantry Cooking: Unlocking Your Pantry’s Potential, page 78) 3 cups water1 pound …