Category Archives: Cook with me
Food Bank Meal Chili Mac
Okay, I didn’t get this Campbell’s Chili Mac from a food bank this time. I have in the past. And I wished I’d had this kind of video for a reference. We live in a time when most people’s new full-time job is waiting for food banks to open and hoping they get food. Here …
Turkey Meatloaf
This meatloaf is from the turkey we prepped last week. There was one egg, half-cup bread crumbs (doesn’t have to be anything fancy), and salt/pepper. Tuesday I finally made a meatloaf from that prepping session a week ago.What I added:Tbsp of taco seasoning (whatever you have)Topping:½ c ketchup½ tsp of mustard¼ tsp of taco seasoningMix …
Meal Prep
Ground Meat for Meatballs or Meatloaf For this, we took three pounds of ground turkey and divided it up. I got a decent deal on it so I got it. In the meat, there is a half cup of breadcrumbs, one egg, salt, and pepper. Any other seasonings can be added when it’s time to …
Pantry Meal
Dress Up a Hamburg Helper I know it’s been a while since we have done a meal like this. Thre are more people using food banks than ever. People getting in line for banks that don’t open till three in the afternoon yet they are getting in line at six am. This is going to …
Use Your Pressure Canner for Water Bath Canning
This is a quick video showing you how to use your pressure canner for a water bath. It’s so easy. The advantage of not having the gauge showing your pressure is you can turn the top upside down and use the steam created from the water to clean your spout. Remember: If you have the …
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Beginning Canner Project Recanning Mustard
For this project, I show how to use a regular pot as a water bath canner. Simply fill the pot so that the water is 2 inches above the jars. Place something in the bottom so the jars aren’t touching the bottom of the pot. Direct exposure to the heating element can cause the jars …
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Simple Burger: For Beginning Cooks
Making a simple burger couldn’t be easier. If you have a toaster oven you can use the broiler setting. During the winter you can use your oven. There is a top heating element for the broiler setting. You don’t need any special equipment. Just a wire rack and a cookie sheet. For my seasoning, I …
Pantry Chili
This a lighter chili compared to what we eat during the winter. Ingredients 1 can of Corn 1 can of pork 1 can of tomatoes (diced plain) 1 can of tomatoes, chili seasoned 1 can of tomatoes with green chilis 2 small cans of mushrooms Put everything in your crockpot. Season the way your family …
Simple Cream Cheese Spread
This is inspired by Pinterest. I have seen so many cream cheese spreads there and they look so easy to do. They are and they are super versatile. Here is one version: 1 pkg cream cheese (or vegan version) 1 tsp of Italian Seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients in a bowl …
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