In the summer, I often preserve pickled beets from those we grow by canning them, but by this time of year, I am eating pickled beets in cans from the grocery store. Well, as I was in the pantry to get a can of pickled beets the other day, I was disappointed, for the last… Continue reading Quick Pickled Beets
Tag: Pantry Staples
Chickpea Salad Filling
Years ago, Kirk and I were plant-based in our diet until our youngest was born, and his long line of nut and other food allergies showed up. It was a bummer because I had become adept at making pantry staple recipes with beans, nuts, and seeds. Affordable, filling, and not meat-based. As he has gotten… Continue reading Chickpea Salad Filling
Meals In A Jar: Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Waking up to an unpredicted snowstorm, it wouldn't be a day we could leave the house in the morning. So, I started puttering and thought it was a great day to make more meals in a jar for our long-term food storage. These recipes are a great way to use freeze-dried and dehydrated ingredients so… Continue reading Meals In A Jar: Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Smooth and Creamy Hummus
Making hummus at home is quick and easy - and it can also be smooth and creamy. You will need a high-speed blender or a good food processor to get it ultra-smooth, but it is well worth it. A quality blender is an investment, but they work hard. I have had our Vitamix since 2003,… Continue reading Smooth and Creamy Hummus
Meals In A Jar: Instant Egg Sausage Scramble
Having meals in a jar ready to use means you have stocked long-term meal storage planning. If you take the time to plan out easy-to-make meals, you will have comfort food prepared to make when needed. The instant egg sausage scramble recipe pulls together quickly and packs into a pint-size mason jar. This recipe will… Continue reading Meals In A Jar: Instant Egg Sausage Scramble