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 …
Dried Foods
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 …
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 …
Warm Vinegar and Dill Potato Salad
With this recipe, you can have potato salad ready to serve in about 30 minutes. Great for a busy day or busy time of year. …
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 …
Apricot Almond Clusters
I enjoy making candies for the holidays. For one thing, it’s the time of year when it’s cool enough in the South for the candy …
Cranberry Walnut Clusters
Fall and winter are a perfect time to make homemade chocolate clusters. Remember to chop the chocolate bar, if you use one, and don’t overheat …
Black Bean Dip
Cut the calories even more in this low-fat bean dip by using evaporated skim milk. Flavors will develop more the longer you refrigerate it. BLACK …
Twelve Bean Soup Mix
This has become my favorite bean mix for soups. The Mayocoba and Flor de Mayo beans are smooth and creamy and worth the effort to find them.
Black Bean Soup
Here’s a superfast version of Black Bean Soup. No need to cook all day! BLACK BEAN SOUP (Pantry Cooking II) 2 cans (15 ounces each) …