Many years ago I developed this backpacking recipe for garden vegetable couscous as a solution to a popular commercial meal that was just sadness in a pouch (everything about the meal was washed out in color, and mostly it tasted of salt). The recipe turned out so well that it became a staple at outdoor… Continue reading Trail Eats: Garden Vegetable Couscous
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Pantry Staples: Vegan Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix
Make your dry cream of mushroom soup mix that is vegan friendly - and excellent for those with dairy allergies. Vegan Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix Ingredients: ½ cup Creamed Coconut, see notes on this 3 Tbsp Potato Starch 2 Tbsp dried shiitake mushrooms, crumbled 1 Tbsp veggie broth mix 1½ tsp dried parsley ½ tsp onion… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Vegan Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix
Pantry Staples: Savory Broth Powder
Make your own savory broth powder to use instead of commercially made broth or bouillon powders. Savory Broth Powder Ingredients: 1½ cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 1 ounce) ¼ cup diced air-dried sun-dried tomatoes ¼ cup dried celery ¼ cup dried celery leaves 2 2/3 cups Large Flake Nutritional Yeast ¼ cup onion powder (not onion salt)… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Savory Broth Powder
Dried Pears
Pears are very easy, although messier than say apples, to dry. As soon as they ripen (the color of ripeness does depend on the variety), wash the pears, then peel a few at a time. Fill a large mixing bowl with the juice of one lemon (strained of seeds) and 6 to 8 cups of water. Quarter the… Continue reading Dried Pears
Dehydrating Green Beans
Dried Green Beans Directions: Take fresh green beans, wash and sort, tossing any shriveled or limp ones. Cut off the tips on both ends, then slice into bite size pieces. Bring a large pot of water to boil, preferably a pasta or stock pot with a pasta insert. If you have an insert, use it. Add the beans… Continue reading Dehydrating Green Beans