Using food from the pantry and storage to make ready to cook meal kits.
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@nmnativenurse6965 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kim! Great ideas! The mashed potatoes and canned beef made me think of a shepherds pie-just add a can of mixed veggies & a can of cream of mushroom soup mixed with the broth from the beef for the gravy. Another idea I had was canned ground beef, a can of tomatoes, a box of shells and cheese and taco seasoning for cheesy taco pasta. Thanks!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I never thought of shepherds pie, duh, lol. The cheesy taco pasta sounds really good too
@coloradopackratprepper11 ай бұрын
To the taco pasta i would also add a can of green chillis mild or spicy.
@jeanene726 ай бұрын
You could also use vegetable beef stew or soup, maybe add some more vegetables, top with the potatoes for another version of shepherd's pie.
@LifePrepared6 ай бұрын
@jeanene72 good idea
@jeanene726 ай бұрын
I was just going through my pantry checking on what "must go" items I had, and thinking of how to use them up. Thanks for sharing your ideas, which also inspires us to think outside the box or can to put together a few quick meals. You never know when they will cone in handy.
@LifePrepared6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dpeprd81916 ай бұрын
Same! It's ridiculous in my little pantry, and this inspired me to start making meals with what I have.
@LifePrepared6 ай бұрын
I find it kind of fun to put things together. Good luck
@jerrieanderson2245 Жыл бұрын
Hi again, with the ramen we never use a whole seasoning packet with a one, usually one to three blocks of ramen. Then I add chicken or beef and veggies. I keep all the extra packets (soy is a favorite) to use in other dishes. Grand kids love veggie soup with two cans mixed veg, can of diced potatoes, small can of tomato sauce (I prefer diced but they don’t like them, rotel is tasty) a beef ramen seasoning packet and water. If you have a packet of ramen you can crush up the noodles and add in near the end. Add in seasonings and diced dried onion if you have them. A can of your favorite beans adds protein.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I have never seen the soy ones. I am going to keep looking. They would be perfect for the seasoning packets.
@deborahelliott8460 Жыл бұрын
I picked up some Ghee (supposed to taste and cook like butter but is shelf stable). I have canned turkey so still good on your recipe. Here is a very filling meal that you didn't mention. 1 Jar Armor dried beef, 2 can evaporated milk (yes, you do add water to this but not much), 2 tbs Ghee, 2 Tbs Flour, 1 pkg mashed potatoes. Cook potatoes as directed using only 1/4 cut of your milk to make it creamy. Set potatoes aside, and make white sauce with flour, ghee, rest of the milk. When white sauce is thickened, add dried beef and cook for 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes more. Pour white sauce with beef over mashed potatoes. Makes 6 servings. Trust me, you only need 1/2 cup potatoes with 1/2 cup white sauce to fill you up. Also, you can also add to your recipe file BBQ baked beans. 1 can bushes baked beans (any style you like), 1 can roast beef, 1/4 cup or 4 ketchup packets, 1/4 cup or 4 mustard packets, 2 TBS brown sugar, 1/4 cup bbq sauce or 4 packets bbq sauce from fast food places. This is a meal in itself and will fill you full. Makes 6 servings. Thank you for the ideas you have in this video, I didn't know you can buy a canned ham like you showed...I will have to look harder for those. Pity they don't have canned turkey like that, or we would be having a very cheap thanksgiving meal.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great recipes. Ghee is actually pretty easy to make. I have several 4 oz jars in my food stash.
@jerrieanderson2245 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I’ve used the mashed potatoes to make potato corn chowder. The family size potatoes, can of creamed corn, can of diced potatoes, add extra water and the evaporated milk. If you have it a small bag of bacon bits.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I need to try that! Even the guys would eat it without complaining 😉
@boog.27515 ай бұрын
If I don't have bacon bits, I have added walmarts cn of diced ham to this soup also.
@LifePrepared5 ай бұрын
@boog.2751 sounds good. Thanks for the tip.
@l.d.matheny1035 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Kim, 🤗💕👍 This is a great idea to help organize a weekly meal plan for a busy family as well as having them for emergency meals (MRE's). Thanks for all the ideas. This takes a lot of pressure off having to figure out what to fix everyday or having to throw things together at the last minute in an emergency. Keep on making these helpful videos and for thinking outside the box. "God Bless You And Your Family"...
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I agree with the weekly meal plans for busy moms and dads 100%
@jeanene726 ай бұрын
I needed this, to have something ready to go for when the grandkids come over and I need to fix a meal without having to figure out what to fix, think it out, search for ingredients, etc. I can grab a kit and have a quick meal.
@LifePrepared6 ай бұрын
@jeanene72 great idea
@carriem7832 Жыл бұрын
In my meals to go I add dehydrated veggies made into powder and in vac sealed packets as added nutrition to the meals. I also bought some cheap hand can openers and put on the shelf to grab along with the plastic coated shopping bags you can buy cheaply and throw those meal packets in along with hand wipes and small plastic bags for trash….even some old flannel shirts made into rags and then add one to a packet for wiping hands. One woman mentioned she was without feminine hygiene and wished she had made herself to go bag with wipes, monthly needs and some IBP and a few pairs of undies.…..the shelter she went to did not have such items and she was desperate for tampons. All the stores were damaged and with it storming she couldn’t leave. Awful situation to be in….
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Great minds think alike! In my to go bucket, I will have those items as well. I thought about the veggies and plan to dehydrate some to add to my meals.
@carriestrong3385 Жыл бұрын
BRAVO! 👏 Feminine products do not get nearly enough attention in prep vlogs! I have added wash and reuse pads from Amazon to out go bags. Along with some disposable.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I think some ,"period panties" especially for girls just starting would be nice too. A little less embarrassing for them. Wish they had those 35+ years ago.
@leannecaparro4844 Жыл бұрын
Kim, love your ideas!! With this economy, perhaps you could do meals by price next. You make me want to organize my entire food storage by meal kits!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Great idea.
@RevBTB Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kim! there are SOO many options for these MRE style meal kits, thanks for the inspiration on a few quick, easy kits for those emergency situations.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I still need to get your package out. Sorry but haven't been to town yet. Going today!
@nancybennick4501 Жыл бұрын
put old or new thick sock over jar and less likely to break
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Great idea especially for those that lost the mate!
@janh1399 Жыл бұрын
great idea......I have some knee socks with the foot mended too many times, this is a way to use them
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I agree. It is a great tip.
@Jenni-tz3bq Жыл бұрын
A great idea for quick meals. Things are very unsettled here in the UK after losing our much loved Queen it's a difficult time.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I am very saddened by the loss as well. She was a great Lady. ❤️🩹
@lehs1234 Жыл бұрын
All very amazing 👏 ideas!! Thank you for the reminder to go check for dates on food 😊
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
❤️
@becerelli Жыл бұрын
Fantastic ideas. Thank you so much for taking the time to pur these together. The evaporated milk was a ahuh moment for me. Can't believe I never thought of it.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Happy to do so 😊
@MsAudreyDavis Жыл бұрын
For meal #4 “Ham & Potatoes” you could also add 1 can chicken broth 😘 if you needed some more water with flavor
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks ❤️
@sandraschick1916 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas! I love and really appreciate your describing the what and why so thoroughly! 💓😁 THANK YOU!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I am so happy you enjoyed my video ☺️
@stephaniegraham3774Ай бұрын
What a GREAT video! Thank you for your creative thinking and ideas. Well done!
@tracieschrock9519 Жыл бұрын
I've seen the small cans of ham chunks at our walmart for 1.25..bacon bits would be good in the tater soup too..i love using the knorrs sides to make meals
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Yes the bacon bits could add a lot of flavor to many meals.
@rebekahpykosh3603 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such creative ideas. These look tasty. We have a family that we help due to their food insecurity, and I'm going to make some of these plus make some for Emergency preps.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful thing to do 💕
@BusDriverShirley2 ай бұрын
I love that you help another family❤️❤️❤️
@pamelapruett78338 ай бұрын
I also include the recipe. Therefore, when I use the ingredients in that bag. I can refill if we liked it enough
@LifePrepared8 ай бұрын
Great idea 💡
@cindyg5064 Жыл бұрын
Great video! The loaded mashed potatoes would make awesome potato soup!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Yes. A great way to stretch it out a bit too. Thanks!
@sherlynpatterson4304 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for mentioning to put a bottle of water in the shelf stable meal prep bag. Other channels are forgetting this important ingredient.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I think different than most people lol
@sherlynpatterson4304 Жыл бұрын
@@LifePrepared I'm new to your channel today. Looking forward to viewing your other videos. Please keep the good content coming. Lol, it's fun to think differently and watch the expressions of others when their lightbulb brains finally turn on.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Welcome! I'm so happy you are here ❤️
@coloradopackratprepper11 ай бұрын
Butter powder in sm containers approx 3" sq. from dollar tree . the canned roast beef gets a pkg of mushroom gravy or onion gravy or brown gravy added. and a can of mushrooms. Butter powder and milk powder in sm container for instant mash potato . that small can of ham is now 1.52 at walmart. I bought a bunch at 1.00 too.
@LifePrepared11 ай бұрын
You have great ideas!
@bettybrewer6916 ай бұрын
Great ideas. My only comment would be to add some type of can opener. Not all of your cans may be pull tab.
@LifePrepared6 ай бұрын
Yes I did❤️
@melindaroth57965 ай бұрын
Awesome information Thank you ❤😊
@LifePrepared5 ай бұрын
Happy to share ❤️
@user-oe6wq7pu8d8 ай бұрын
I would also add hot cereal and add water only pancake mix. With a pkg or brown sugar for both. And dry milk.
@geraldinelucas3143 Жыл бұрын
Very impressed with what you did.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@carolynprice89525 ай бұрын
Good thinking out of the box. Love the idea of the meal plans.
@LifePrepared5 ай бұрын
I have used a few that past couple months doing a no spend pantry challenge. They really made it easy.
@deanacoleman-bm8ml8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the ideas. You had given me some great ideas for my survival
@LifePrepared8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@ilwilson16 Жыл бұрын
Love this idea. Will surely implement this .
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Hope it helped ❤️
@traceymoores2189 ай бұрын
Late to the party perhaps, and just saying… corn is actually a grain (carb/starch) not a vegetable… Still a great food option though… shelf stable (canned) and stretches all sorts of meals out further, from soups and pasta bakes to shepherd’s pies and chilli/nacho/taco style combos. Can even combine with baked beans as a topping for baked potatoes - add a bit of grated cheese and you have a cheap and pretty nutritious meal. You’re welcome….😊
@LifePrepared9 ай бұрын
😉
@janh1399 Жыл бұрын
excellent idea using the evaporated milk
@susansramblings7848 Жыл бұрын
I love these ideas and your thinking out of the box. I will be doing this next week. Thank you!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Let me know how you do ❤️
@coloradopackratprepper11 ай бұрын
Walmart also has GV Artisian mac n cheese for 2.12? Each in a variety of flavors that are awesome!!!!! Blk pepper n chedder cheese, havarti cheese n more. Sm.cans of ham is good in these!!!!! Subbed!!!!
@LifePrepared11 ай бұрын
I will have to check those out, thanks!
@user-oe6wq7pu8d8 ай бұрын
For people with food allergies i recommend using thin rice pasta. Found in asian aisle in any major grocery or an Asian store. Its about the same price as spaghetti. And cooks faster. Some are soak only.
@LifePrepared8 ай бұрын
Both excellent ideas! Thanks
@debimorsette1685 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas that I will definitely copy. You can find those small ziplock bags at Walmart. They are called Snack bags. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on the snack bags.
@nanasplacepaula Жыл бұрын
Also dollar tree used to carry
@DisabledandPrepping Жыл бұрын
Actually most people eat ramen wrong because you're supposed to add proteins and investigables and things like that too the ramen noodles to make it an actual meal. But most people think that the package of ramen is ramen is what they're supposed to eat and not put in the rest of the stuff. I really like your little meal plans it's an easy way to have everything right there you don't want to go stretching for something when you're ready to make it.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I usually have a good basic plan. I like to pull out things twice a year to use up what expired first. I didn't do this spring due to my accident.
@lynnbehnke691010 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks.
@LifePrepared10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sherrylewis9327 Жыл бұрын
FWIW I guess a lot of people aren't aware Ramen are actually 2 servings per package so the calorie count per package is double what you see on the label. 370 per serving is 740 calories per package. Scared the socks off of me the first time I noticed that! LOL
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
True but it is a lightweight, compact source of calories for tough times.
@sherrylewis9327 Жыл бұрын
@@LifePrepared Yes it is and I do eat them, just being aware that all the stuff on the label should be doubled LOL, who only eats 1/2 of a package??? I'm not trying to run them (or you!!) down, just making folks aware.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Some of the package sizes are ridiculous. They want to make people believe there are less calories.
@pastaprincess3343 Жыл бұрын
All of these are great ideas.
@craftsbeautyandlife5163 Жыл бұрын
I would add a package of mashed potatoes to my turkey dinner
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@AliciasKitchen7 Жыл бұрын
💙💙 the turkey meal I would eat anyday it's so good
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I love turkey but don't tell Nova lol
@AliciasKitchen7 Жыл бұрын
🤣 haha 🤐
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
🙊
@pamelapruett78338 ай бұрын
My label includes the serving size and the best Buy earliest date, along with the name of the dish and then I stored them and earliest expiring dates first.
@LifePrepared8 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@bettyir4302 Жыл бұрын
About time someone says to use the liquids from veg, fruit and meat. Otherwise, that's money literally down the drain. All good ideas, but if these are emergency grab and goes, then wouldn't you want to pack the farthest out exp. date since you hopefully won't have an emergency anytime soon? Maybe misunderstood and you're going to use them immediately. If there are a few items that slipped past their made up exp. date, put them front and center on the counter so it forces you to use them quickly to get them out of your way. I dumped out the utensil drawer and found one of the two missing good knives! Still can't find the other one but did find an extra manual can opener. Am sharpening everything. I already had two grab and go baggies with tableware, cooking spoons, knives and manual can openers but should put paper plates/old plates with them.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
These are to use as soon as possible. I am putting together a kit in case I need to leave home.
@Myfavorites877 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas!! New subscriber 🙋🏻♀️
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@nanasplacepaula Жыл бұрын
Good ideas, maybe fruit once a week. Also if you eat, rice and beans with any meat cans like a taco bowl.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I like taco bowls. I have a lot of canned fruit that I will grab off the shelf. I eat it mostly as snacks or breakfast.
@gloriaclark3317 Жыл бұрын
More recipes please!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I will work on it ❤️
@BelovedLeah Жыл бұрын
So many of meal peppers use ham and for me I'd have to change because I can't eat pork of any kind. 😮😖
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I don't use a lot of ham but these were a great price.
@krisqueen5939 Жыл бұрын
Same here no pork
@deanacoleman-bm8ml8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas kim
@LifePrepared8 ай бұрын
You too!
@tcctocrazytccarson7309 Жыл бұрын
The small bag she put the taco seasoning, is from Dollar Tree
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I usually get them from Walmart but it could have been.
@deanacoleman-bm8ml3 ай бұрын
Don't forget plates silverware napkins can opener if your having to leave your home
@LifePrepared3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@tracieschrock9519 Жыл бұрын
chilimac is a good one to
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Love chili Mac!
@meanhe870211 ай бұрын
May I suggest adding one of those small p38 can openers to your meal kits.
@LifePrepared11 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree they will be very handy.
@sherryglass4214 Жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed your pantry, shelf stable meal kits...but, Please use your tomato products ASAP!!! Other foods are good past the exp date, BUT NOT TOMATO PRODUCTS. They are best recanned into glass jars b4 the exp date. The ACID IN THE CANS PULL METAL JUNK FROM THE CANS...very bad for you. The tomatoes will last just fine--- just not in the can. Don't want you all consuming those harmful metals and such. Other then than... Loving them. PS...your kitchen, you rules-- for sure-- but, eww!
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the warning ❤️
@pepperminthomecrafts8269 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Speagetti dinner.
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same, thanks.
@Tobywedinikki Жыл бұрын
I wanted to eat each of these meals right now. I wish before I have to leave this house you could go through the pantry n tell me what to put together to take with me. I’ve gone hungry a a child sexually abused n went days with nothing to eat or drink but beer. I was 4 at the time it started n lived like this till 6. Days there was oatmeal to eat things like that then days with nothing but abuse. At 64 I still have a fear of no food. If someone comes to my house they will not leave hungry nor will they be hungry for days bc I send a box wit them. I can’t afford fancy bc your tummy will be full. I’m learning so much from you. I can’t thank you enough .
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
You could send me pictures and I can give you ideas. My email is lovelifeprepared@gmail.com
@Tobywedinikki Жыл бұрын
@@LifePrepared thank you
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
No problem. Happy to help.
@lorimcbrayer8431 Жыл бұрын
Blessings!!
@Christine1123597 ай бұрын
What about breaking and lunch?
@LifePrepared7 ай бұрын
I have other videos showing full days.
@barbarasutherland8000 Жыл бұрын
Nice ideas.🌍👍🌍🥰🌍🍀🌍💯🌍😋🌍✌️🌍👏🌍
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@carriem7832 Жыл бұрын
What do you have to grab as a cook stove to grab and go?
@LifePrepared Жыл бұрын
I will be showing some options but I used to backpack and would use my current stove. I also thought of a couple other options.
@juanellmarsh369711 ай бұрын
I don’t like mushroom soup, so I would substitute. Also don’t like the French’s onions.
@LifePrepared11 ай бұрын
That's why it is great to make your own so you choose what you like.
@12dg9 ай бұрын
Add some different vegetables could be fresh as 3 meals had sweetcorn. Check fat content
@LifePrepared9 ай бұрын
I planned to add veggies but don't usually use canned. If I need to use them for emergencies, I hope to be able to get fresh, frozen or forage some.
@nancybennick4501 Жыл бұрын
need dramamine to watch you pan around too fast! good information thanks