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Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes

I was reading a post on the WVU Extension - Family Nutrition Program Facebook page, and they had links to recipes on the USDA website for the My Plate section. Recipes created to be (in theory) healthier and affordable. I saw one for Beef & Noodles and also a pantry-staple recipe for a base seasoning… Continue reading Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes

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Pantry Staples: DIY Hamburger Helper Mix

Ever wanted an easy dinner, where you don't have to think hard - that works for both rushed nights, or when winter hits and you can't get out safely? Pantry staples are just that—great to have on hand so you can make a meal. Meals in Jars make it even easier. In this version of… Continue reading Pantry Staples: DIY Hamburger Helper Mix

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Pantry Staples: Ranch Dressing Mix

Looking for an easy dry ranch dressing mix that you can make out of your herb and spices shelf? It works great as a buttermilk ranch dressing or even used as a dry powder, sprinkled on food before cooking. While you don't have to, you can gently grind up the herbs nd spices to a… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Ranch Dressing Mix

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Ranch Seasoning Mix/Ranch Chicken Salad

We eat salad greens topped with chicken salad quite often for lunches. It is an easy lunch, so I can add whatever I want to it. Usually, I mix canned chicken with Greek yogurt and use that as the "salad dressing" for the greens. I decided the yogurt needed more flavor, and this easy, dry… Continue reading Ranch Seasoning Mix/Ranch Chicken Salad

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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