Food Storage Recipe - Zucchini Patties

Made with grated zucchini, a mix of cheeses, and simple ingredients, these patties are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. 

NEED:

• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
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•  In a medium bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, beaten eggs, chopped onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
•  Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
•  Drop the zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into the skillet. Flatten each portion with a spatula to form a patty shape.
•  Cook the patties for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
•  Remove the patties from the skillet and drain on paper towels if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

 

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Hamburger Rice Casserole

 NEED:

1 lb ground beef 

1 onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

In a large skillet cook up the ground beef and chopped onion while breaking it up. Drain it very well after the meat is done.

Stir in the uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Add the mixture to a casserole baking dish and cover with foil.

Bake for approx 1 hour.

Remove the foil and top with shredded cheese. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes. 

Serve

Food Storage Recipe - Pinto Bean Bread

 Great way to make bread that uses Pinto Beans.

NEED:

2 cups cooked and mashed Pinto Beans

2 cups of milk

2 tablespoons of sugar

6 cups all-purpose flour

2 (1 Tablespoons) packages of active dry yeast

2 tablespoons of shortening

2 teaspoon salt

Sprinkle the yeast over lukewarm milk and stir.

Blend in the beans, sugar, salt, and shortening. 

Gradually add 4 cups of the flour, stirring with a spoon as you add it.

Add enough of the remaining flour to handle easily.

Knead until it is smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl and grease the top. 

Cover and let rise until doubled.

Punch down and let it rise again. 

Divide the dough into 2 loaves.

Cover and let rise in the bread pans. 

Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. 

 

Take Advantage Of The Sun & Nature

It isn't difficult to utilize the sun to help with easing the cost of your power usage. It will help by using the natural heat and light. You will use less power and be more sufficient. This will save your family money in the long run.

• Orient you buildings to take advantage of the sun and to protect your home from the cold winter winds. You can plant a living "fence" to help with this if you have to. Plant a row of evergreen trees to keep the cold wind away.
• Be sure to have as much insulation in your home as possible. This will also help in the summer by keeping the heat out and in the winter will hold the heat in.
• Think about adding a sunroom to your home. You can vent the heat into the home during the winter and in the summer vent the heat outside.
• Use the natural light during the day. In the winter open the curtains and let that natural light and heat into the house.
• Think about adding brick to the outside of your home. This really helps with controlling the temperature. 
• Use hanging plants and overhangs to cool the home in the summer. 
• Plant your own food garden in your yard to save money on food costs. 

• Have a rain barrel to catch water to use to water your garden and yard. My son also used our rain barrel to wash the cars. Great way to save money on water.

There are many ways to use nature to help you keep your utility bills low.

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Homemade Carpet Deodorizer

 

 Carpet deodorizer is something that every household with kids and pets should use. It is natural and safe. Not any crazy unpronounceable chemicals!


NEED:

10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil

10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil

20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil

16 ounces of baking soda.

Mix all of the essential oils into the baking soda thoroughly. The lemon essential oil could stain your light colored carpets if you do not mix them together completely.
Sprinkle it on the carpet and let it set for about 20 minutes and then vacuum.

Store in a container and use whenever.