Food Storage Recipes - " Taco Bell" Nacho Fries

                                                                  Taco Bell Nacho Fries

NEED:

                                                1 lb Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries

                                                                     Vegetable Oil for Frying

  

                                                        FOR THE SEASONING MIXTURE:

                                                                      2 Tbsp Paprika

                                                                           2 tsp Salt

                                                                    2 tsp Chili Powder

                                                                   1 tsp Garlic Powder

                                                                   1 tsp Onion Powder

                                                        1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

 

Mix together all of the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.

Cook the fries in the oil until they are crispy.

Place them on paper towels to soak up any extra grease.

Toss the fries with the seasoning mixture until covered.

Serve with some nacho cheese . Make your own or just use a  jar nacho cheese . 

 

No Internet

 Woke up to no Internet. Going to take this time of not being able to work online to work on organizing my garage. Not sure how it gets so messed up and so quickly. I just cleaned it out and organized it a couple of months ago. 

Homemade Microwaveable Heating Pad

 

Very easy and quick to make! You have to use 100% cotton fabric and I filled them up with rice. 

Take two pieces of fabric that are approx. 12 inches by 15inches and sew them with the right sides facing each other on 3 sides. Turn them right side out and then measure every 2 inches. I used a fabric pencil to make the lines. Sew them leaving about an inch at the end. Fill each tunnel with rice. Then sew the end shut neatly. 

That is it! 

Place them on a microwave safe plate and into the microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds. Use the warm pad on your sore back or whatever ache you have.

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

 

                                          Easy Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

 NEED:

3 large chopped russet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp ranch seasoning mix

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

garlic powder, black pepper and salt to taste

 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil.

In a large bowl, toss the chopped potatoes with the oil and then mix in the ranch seasoning mix.

Place the potatoes as separated as possible onto your baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic power, black pepper and just a touch of salt.

Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and starting to brown.

Remove them from the oven and evenly sprinkle the cheese over top. Place them back in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Food Storage Recipe - Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy

 

Slow Cooker Chicken & Gravy 

 

NEED:

 

3 chicken breast 

1 can cream of chicken soup 

2 packets of Chicken Gravy Mix

1/2 cup of sour cream

seasoning to taste

1 1/2 cup of water 

 

Season the chicken breast with pepper and garlic powder.

In the crock pot whisk together the cream of chicken soup, water, and the 2 packets of Chicken Gravy Mix.

Add the seasoned chicken breast. 

Cover them well with the gravy mixture. 

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 

When they are cooked shred the chicken up well.

Stir in the sour cream and let it warm up. 

Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes. 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Taco Mac & Cheese Bowl

                                                             Taco Mac & Cheese Bowl 

NEED

1 box of shells and cheese

1/3 pound of ground beef

1 pack of taco seasoning

1/3 of a can of Rotel diced tomatoes

1/3 of a can of black beans

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Scallions to garnish

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Cook the shells and cheese as the package states and set aside.

Cook the ground beef and drain very well.

Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef.

Add the diced tomatoes and black beans to the skillet with the ground beef. 

Let it simmer for a few.

Combine with the shells and cheese in an oven safe dish. 

Sprinkle shredded cheese over it.

Bake until the cheese on top is melted.  

Garnish with the Scallions. 

Food Storage Recipe - Cajun Turkey Burger Skillet

                                                           Cajun Turkey Burger Skillet 

NEED

1 pound ground turkey 

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning  

2 cups hot water 

1 cup milk

1 box of Hambuger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni 

1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese

In a large skillet cook and break up the ground turkey with the bell pepper and Cajun seasoning .

Cook until no longer pink and drain very well.

Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and pasta from the Hamburger Helper.

Heat to a boil, stirring every so often. 

Reduce the heat and cover. 

Simmer until the pasta is done.

Sprinkle the cheese over it and SERVE.

Food Storage Recipe - Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet

 Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet 

NEED

1 pound ground beef , cooked and drained well

1 packet of taco seasoning

2 cups of water 

2 cups of minute rice 

Add the seasoning and water to the drained ground beef.

Bring to a boil.

Add the minute rice.

Reduce the heat and cover. 

Let sit for 10 minutes covered.

Top with shredded cheese.

Serve with diced tomatoes, sour cream, etc

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Beef Stroganoff

 

Easy Beef Stroganoff

NEED:

1 pound ground beef

2 can cream of mushroom soup

1 small can of sliced mushrooms

1 bag of egg noodles

Sour cream for the top

 

Cook the ground beef and drain very well.

Add the soup and the mushrooms to the drained ground beef and simmer til heated through.

Cook the egg noodles as the package states to cook them.

Place a serving of the egg noodles on your plate and top with some of the beef mixture.

Put a dollop of sour cream on top.

If you have them on hand , you can put some green onion on top. 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta

                                                            Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta 

NEED:

1 pound of ground beef, browned and drained

2 cans of cream of mushroom soup

A Big hunk of Velveeta cheese

1 pound of pasta shells , Cooked as directed, drained

Cook the meat and drain it well.

Add the cream of mushroom soup and start adding small cubes of the Velveeta cheese to melt it.

Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat it well.

Serve .

Car Camping

 

 I had been looking for a couple of years for a rv, van, or suv that we could use for camping. I was so sad when my son hit a deer with my astro van. FINALLY , this past weekend I found something. A Honda Odyssey!! It has 3 row seating so I am thinking that we will take out the middle row and see if that can work. Could take out the third row if we have to. Trying to travel with a dog in a car was difficult. Hopefully he will like this better with a dog bed, etc. 

I have had a Pinterest Board for all things tiny houses and DIY campers for years. Now I can finally use some of the ideas, tips, and tricks.Have been picking up things for a while that would be used for camping and could make a camper. 

Surprisingly this mini-van has a lot of room! I will be able to make it comfortable. The only thing I think that I will get special for this and be the 1 big expense - will be a ECOFLOW Solar Generator! I have one for the house and love it. Works amazing when the power goes out. Keeps my fridge going etc. This would be a must-have for car camping! 

I will share my progress as I go along. 

Please share any links etc to anything that you could think of for making car camping easier and more comfortable.

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Sausage Potato Sheet Pan Meal

                                                             Sausage Potato Sheet Pan Meal

 

This is a simple recipe , but VERY tasty.

Slice some Polska kielbasa. 

Cut up some potatoes and onion. 

Add some carrots and seasonings. 

I used Sicilian Blend Italian seasoning, Salt & Pepper.

Throw all of this onto a sheet pan with some oil and bake until potatoes are done and kind of crispy.

I also added a few pats of butter to add to the taste. 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

 

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

 

1 can of cream of chicken soup

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 can of cream of celery soup

2 cans of chicken

1 package of frozen mixed vegetables

1 package of egg noodles

 

Cook the noodles as the package states.

Drain the noodles well.

Then just dump the soups, vegetables, and cans of chicken in the same pot with the noodles.

Heat it all up and serve.

 

Food Storage Recipe - Taco Pockets

 

Taco Pockets

 

                                                                    1 lb of hamburger

                                                                       1 cup of salsa

                                                                  16 oz of cream cheese

                                                                        Shredded cheese

                                                                          Taco seasoning

                                                                              Tortillas 

 

                  Brown the hamburger and drain the grease. Add taco seasoning according to the packet

                                          Mix cream cheese until fluffy and add in salsa.

                              Add a scoop of cream cheese salsa mixture in the middle of a tortilla .

                                           Add a scoop of taco meat to cover the mixture. 

                                                               Add cheese on top. 

                                      Roll up like a burrito and place onto greased sheet.

                            Sprinkle cheese on top of burritos. And bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

 

                                               It made 10 using the burrito size tortilla shells.

Food Storage Recipe - Tuna Noodles

 

Tuna Noodles

This is so easy and yummy. 

1 Package of Egg Noodles

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 can of drained Tuna

Salt & Pepper to taste

Cook the noodles as package says.

Add the cream of mushroom soup and the can of Tuna.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with crushed up cracker on top.

Sometimes we even add shredded cheese on top.

Mini Washing Machine - Very Powerful!

 

 

My washing machine broke down 2 days ago. So I got this Mini Washing Machine out of the shed.

It works very well. Really was surprising how quiet this is and powerful.

 I just did a small load of 4 t-shirts this morning and could have added more. Really powerful agitation. This will work for me until I can get a new washing machine. If I do. 

This will be fine. I still have my full size dryer and outside clothes lines to hang items to dry. 

This is perfect for my tiny house. 

 

 

 This practical Mini Washing Machine is suitable for dormitories, apartments,etc.

√Smart 2-in-1 design makes it to be used as a washing machine.

Features:

• Both can be used as a washing machine and dryer
• 5.5lbs washing capacity satisfies basic laundry needs
• Powerful motor enhances washing and drying performance
• Set the time of washing and spinning by control timer
• Drainage hose is convenient to drain out dirty water
• Portable handle on either side for easy transportation
• Compact size is suitable for dormitory, apartment, RV’s, etc
• Durable plastic material ensures long service life
• Clear lid makes it easy to view the progress of the laundry
• Non-slip foot pads protect the floor from scratches
• No assembly required

 

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Food Storage Recipe - Poor Man's Dish

 Poor Man's Dish

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

2 cans mixed vegetables, drained

Packet of beef stew seasoning mix

3 cups of water 

Throw it all in a pan and bring to a boil.

Lower heat and let simmer for a few more minutes.

Serve.

Food Storage Recipe - One pan pasta

One Pan Pasta

Put all of these items into one pan. 

10 ounces of spaghetti noodles

1 cup of grape tomatoes, cut in half

2 cups spinach

2 cloves of garlic , minced

Italian Seasoning

salt & pepper

3 1/2 cup water

Put all ingredients in a large pan and turn on high heat (stir continuously so noodles do not stick) 

 

When the water is boiling, reduce heat to medium-high and boil for 10 minutes(keep stirring). 

 

After 10 mins, the water will be mostly gone and you’re left with a delicious sauce on the noodles.

                                             Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve!!  

 

                     I had an extra chicken breast so I fried it up. Cut it up and added to this. 

 

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Cheesy Chicken Casserole

 

 

 

Cheesy Chicken Casserole 

1 can of Cream of Chicken Soup

1 8 oz container of sour cream

1 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

1 28 oz bag of frozen diced hash browns, thawed

3 cups of chopped up rotisserie chicken

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly butter a 9X13 baking dish.

In a big bowl , mix the soup, sour cream, and cheese until well combined.

Stir in the hash browns and chicken.

Spread into the baking dish and cover with foil.

Bake for 1 hour.

Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.

Serve. 

Food Storage Recipe - Fiesta Rice

 Fiesta Rice 

This is the perfect side dish for any meal. It is also quick to make.

In a saucepan heat 1 can of condensed chicken broth, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of chunky salsa to a boil. 

Stir in 2 cups of instant rice.

Cover and remove from the heat . 

Let stand for a few minutes.

Food Storage Recipe - Turkey Stuffing Divan

 

Turkey Stuffing Divan

 

2 boxes of turkey stuffing mix

2  cups cooked broccoli cuts

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

1 can cream of celery soup

1/2 cup milk

1 cup shredded cheese

 

Prepare the stuffing mix as box states.

Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. 

Arrange the broccoli and turkey over the stuffing.

In a small bowl mix the cream of celery soup, milk , and cheese together.

Pour over the broccoli and turkey.

Sprinkle more shredded cheese over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Food Storage Recipe - Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie

                                                              Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie 

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

1 can corn , drained

2 cans of chicken 

1 package of corn bread mix

Shredded cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a 9 inch pie plate mix the soup, chicken, and corn together.

Make the cornbread mix as the directions on the package or box says to make it.

Pour it over the chicken mixture and bake about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Sprinkle the top with the shredded cheese. 

Serve.

Food Storage Recipe - Country Beef & Vegetables

 

                                                             Country Beef & Vegetables

1 pound of ground beef

1 can of tomato soup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables

cooked rice 

Shredded cheese

Cook the ground beef until browned and broke apart. 

Drain the ground beef.

Add the soup,Worcestershire sauce, and vegetables.

Heat to a boil. 

Cook until the vegetables are tender.

Serve over the cooked rice. 

Top with the cheese. 

Food Storage Recipe - Quick Homemade Tartar Sauce

 I  made a quick lunch of some fish yesterday and had to make homemade tartar sauce for it. 

Actually my favorite. A lot better , I think, than the store bought. 

It is easy to make and I don't even measure anything.

Put some mayonnaise into a bowl. Just kind of eye it to how much you think that you will need.

Add a spoonful of relish and a squirt of mustard. 

That is it. Stir it all up and add some black pepper. 

Food Storage Recipe - Tortellini Soup

 

 

 

Tortellini Soup

 

2 (32 oz) cartons chicken broth   

1 package shredded carrots

1/2 package of frozen cheese tortellini

1/2 cup sliced celery

1/2 cup frozen peas

 

In a big soup pan. bring the chicken broth to a boil.

Add carrots, tortellini, celery, and a bit of black pepper.

Cook uncovered until the tortellini is tender.

Add the peas during the last few minutes. 

serve