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These are a couple of the recipes I handed out yesterday at a presentation I did for the PCTA. 2 of the 3 are no-cook style :-) (It is a cut n' paste of one of the flyers handed out)
Quick And Easy Recipes For The Trail Recipes by Sarah Kirkconnell www.trailcooking.com www.freezerbagcooking.com ©2009 Bay Street Communications, LLC
Lentil & Tomato Salad In a sandwich or pint freezer bag: 1/4 cup cooked and dried lentils 1 Tbsp diced dried shallots or onions 1 tbsp diced sun-dried tomatoes 1 packet True Lemon powder or 1 packet/tsp lemon juice Also take: 1 1-ounce shelf stable balsamic dressing packet
Add 1/2 cup cool water to the dry ingredients. Seal tightly and let sit for 20-30 minutes. Add in the dressing and toss. Serves 1. Note: The salad works well served as a wrap with cheese and vegetables added.
Curried Fruit Hummus In a sandwich or pint freezer bag: 1/4 cup commercial hummus mix (such as Fantastic Foods or Casbah) 3 Tbsp freeze-dried crumbled apples 3 Tbsp freeze-dried crumbled mangoes 1/2 tsp mild curry powder Also bring: 1 Tbsp (1 packet) olive oil and nibbelage of choice.
Add 1/2 cup cool water and stir. Seal bag tightly and gently knead till mixed. Let sit for 5 minutes to rehydrate. Serve in pitas, on tortillas or with crackers. Serves 1.
Cheesy Bacon Mashers In a quart freezer bag: 3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes 2 Tbsp dry milk 1 Tbsp dried onions 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Also take: 1 small package (2 to 3 ounces) shelf stable bacon 1-ounce shelf stable cheese
Dice up the cheese. Add in 2-3 Tbsp of the bacon to the bag along with the cheese. Add in 1 1/4 cups near boiling water and stir well. Seal tightly and let sit in a cozy for 10 minutes. Stir before serving. Serves 1.
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