Make Your Own Collection of 3-Month Supply Recipes Handout

Make Your Own Collection of 3-Month Supply Recipes

Most recipes can be converted to be food storage friendly. These new versions of your old family favorites will help you rotate and stock your 3-Month Supply. You will know exactly which items you will need to store and how to use them. Identifying and substituting out perishable, fresh ingredients for shelf stable alternatives turns your recipes into food storage friendly recipes. In the end, you will have your own collection of 3-Month Supply recipes made from meals your family already enjoys.

Step 1: Start With a Recipe
Most recipes can be converted; but some, like “Eggplant Parmesan” or “Mixed Greens Asian Salad”, just aren’t going to work. Choose your recipes wisely.

Step 2: Identify Perishable Ingredients
Anything that requires refrigeration or doesn’t store well will need to be replaced with a shelf stable substitute.

Step 3: Determine the Best Shelf Stable Substitute
Some ingredients can be easily changed out for something shelf stable. For example, most fresh fruits and vegetables can be substituted with canned fruits and vegetables. But with other ingredients you may need to be creative and find something close enough. Minor ingredients can even be omitted if you can’t find a good alternative. If a main ingredient cannot be reasonably substituted you will need to find another recipe.

Step 4: Test it out
Your new recipe may not work perfectly the first time you make it after all those substitutions. And it will probably taste slightly different from the original. Most likely, you will need to make adjustments before trying it again. Then, decide whether or not you want to keep it in your 3-Month Supply Recipe Collection.

Substitution chart for converting basic ingredients in family favorite recipes into food-storage, friendly options.

Food	Fresh	Equivalent	Rehydrate
Beans	1 cup cooked beans	1/3 cup dried beans	1 cup water
Beans	1 (15-oz) can beans	a heaping ½ cup dried beans
Butter	1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)	1/2 cup powdered butter	1/2 cup water
Butter	1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)	6 TBSP olive oil
Dried Herbs	1 TBSP fresh herbs	1 tsp dried herbs
Egg	1 large egg or 1 3/4 oz	2 TBSP powdered egg	2 TBSP water
Egg Substitute	1 large egg or 1 3/4 oz	1 TBSP ground flaxseed	3 TBSP water
Egg Substitute	1 large egg or 1 3/4 oz	1 TBSP ground chia seed	3 TBSP water
Egg Substitute	1 large egg or 1 3/4 oz	1 TBSP gelatin	3 TBSP water
Garlic	1 clove garlic or 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic	1/8 tsp garlic powder
Lentils	1 cup cooked lentils	1/3 cup dried lentils	1 - 1 1/3 cup water
Milk	1 cup milk	3 TBSP powdered milk	1 cup water
Milk	1 cup milk	2 TBSP powdered instant milk	1 cup water
Milk	1 cup milk	1/2 cup canned evaporated milk	1/2 cup water
Onion	1 cup diced fresh onion or 1 onion	1 cup freeze-dried	1/3 cup water
Onion	1 cup diced fresh onion or 1 onion	1/3 cup dehydrated	1/3 cup water
Onion	1/3 cup chopped fresh onion	1 tsp onion powder
Potato, Mashed	4 1/2 cups mashed potatoes	3 cups potato flakes	1 cup milk + 1/4 cup butter + 3 cups water + 1 tsp salt
Split Peas	1 cup cooked peas	1/3 cup dried peas	1 - 1 1/3 cup water

Cooking With Your 3-Month Supply Handout

Cooking With Your 3-Month Supply

“The best storehouse is the family storeroom. It’s the most accessible reserve in times of need and the best suited to our individual needs.” - Gordon B. Hinckley, Oct 2005, General Conference

“Build a small supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to purchase a few extra items each week to build a one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply until it is sufficient for three months. These items should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage.” - First Presidency, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, All Safely Gathered In

Benefits of Cooking with Your 3-Month Supply:

• Helps you ease into cooking with your food storage staples. 
• On a busy day, when you don’t have a lot of time, you will always have a meal on-hand. 
• You will know how to prepare meals in an emergency situation that your family will eat. 
• Using and rotating your food items ensures they will still be nutritious when you need them.

Red Beans and Rice

Serves: 6
Start-to-Finish: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup dry white rice 3 cups water for steaming rice 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ - 2 cup summer sausage, cut into half circles 1 (8.75-oz) can corn, drained (approx. 1 cup fresh corn) 1 (12.5-oz) can of cooked chicken, drained 1 (15.5-oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup water (+½ cup for consistency) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Kosher salt ½ tsp paprika 2 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp chicken bouillon ½ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp smoked paprika 6 TBSP ketchup	Directions: Add dry white rice and 3 cups water to rice cooker and steam until soft and fluffy. Measure out all seasoning. (This recipe goes together fast and you will want them ready!) Cut summer sausage into ½ inch thick half circles. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add sausage to saucepan and brown gently on each side (about 3 minutes). Drain and rinse kidney beans, and drain canned corn and canned chicken. Add ½ cup water, beans, corn, chicken, seasonings, and ketchup into saucepan. Stir together and simmer for 8 minutes, adding more water as needed for a nice consistency. Serve sausage mixture over steamed rice

Free Food Storage Pep Talk Guide

The Food Storage Pep Talk is a free downloaded guide put together by Food Storage Made Easy. The guide talks about topics such as "What is food storage?", "Why do we store food?", "Common Food Storage Problems", "Solutions for those problems"and plans to achieve your food storage goals. You can download the 19 page pdf here or head over to there website at www.foodstoragemadeeasy.net and download it from them, as well as see what other great resource they are offering.

The Food Storage Pep Talk

This would make a great starting point for an FHE lesson for those who are looking to start a food storage plan in their home and set goals with their families.

Handouts for Food Storage and Organization

Storage and Organization Handouts:

Food Storage and Organization
3 Tier Home Storage Plan (in one year)

Recipes
We served Black Bean Brownies and Pantry Salsa at our April class. Both recipes can be found by clicking the recipe name links or by searching our Recipes Page.

Storage and Organization Links:

Food Storage Calculator. This provides a generic list of food items for your 1 year supply and fills in an amount you will need based on the people in your family
http://lds.about.com/library/bl/faq/blcalculator.htm

This spreadsheet determines how much food you will need in your 3 month supply based on a menu you enter. Helps you plan your meals, put together an inventory list, track sales prices, and more.
Three Month Food Supply Excel

This spreadsheet helps you determine how much you should store and offers a tracking system for your 1 year supply inventory
Long Term Food Storage Calculator Excel

Includes common foods you can use to substitute in cooking. Also includes tables of measurements and yields.
Common Substitutions, Measurements, Yields

Wendy Dewitt's System. Includes instructions, recipes, and rotation information
http://everythingunderthesunblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/book-2.html

Equivalency Information form Wendy Dewitt
Equivalency Information

Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency

This was an interesting article I found. Keep in mind this list is not based on any surveys or scientific studies just a personal list based on trends the author has seen. Nonetheless, it presents an interesting idea to think over. You may want to consider storing some of these items and some of these items will probably make you laugh out loud. Either way... it's interesting.

Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency
The Bacon Report

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock

Adding to the Basics . . . Bulk Food Storage Expanded

From: Provident Living Today

Add some variety to your bulk food storage.

STEP 1:
IF I HAVE Wheat, Powdered Milk, Oil, Salt, Honey or Sugar, Water
I CAN MAKE Popped Wheat, Steamed Wheat, Sprouted Wheat, Cooked Cracked Wheat, Tortillas

STEP 2:
IF I ADD Yeast, Baking Powder, Powdered Eggs, Baking Soda
I CAN MAKE THESE ADDITIONS: Custards, Puddings, Pancakes, Cookies, Waffles, Muffins, English Muffins, German Pancakes, Crepes, Egg Noodles, Pasta, Breads, Biscuits, Crackers, Mayonnaise. A lot more options huh? Keep reading.

STEP 3:
IF I ADD Powdered Butter, Tomatoes, Powdered Cheese
I CAN MAKE THESE ADDITIONS: Meatless Dinners, Meatless Casseroles, Cream Sauces These really add flavor.

STEP 4:
IF I ADD Unflavored Gelatin, Canned Milk, Canned Fruits
I CAN MAKE THESE ADDITIONS: Jello Salads, Whipped Cream Desserts, Baby Formula, fruit dishes Mmm, now we have desserts.

STEP 5:
IF I ADD Soup Base, Rice, Legumes (Beans), Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, Alfalfa Seeds, Sesame Seeds
I CAN MAKE THESE ADDITIONS: Hearty Dinner Soups, Chili, Rice Puddings, Refried Beans, Rice Dishes, Fresh Sprouts, Gluten This would really expand your dinner menu in an emergency.

STEP 6:
IF I ADD Canned Meats, Dried Potatoes
I CAN MAKE THESE ADDITIONS: Dinners, Casseroles, Sandwiches. This may not sound like a lot but a meaty flavor can make all the difference.

STEP 7:
EXTRAS: Oats, Raisin, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Granola, Juices, Corn Starch, Soup Mixes, Spices & Flavorings, Lemon Powder or Juice, White Flour, Shortening or Margarine, Cream of Tartar, Junket Rennet Tablet, Molasses, Karo Syrup, etc. These are small things that you could do without but really add variety to your diet.

Get Your Peanut Butter - before prices soar

By James O'Toole - October 14, 2011: 3:58 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) - Brace yourselves, peanut butter lovers - prices are set to spike following one of the worst peanut harvest seasons growers have seen in years.

Prices for a ton of runner peanuts, commonly used to make peanut butter, hit nearly $1,200 this week, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That's up from just $450 per ton a year ago. It won't be long before consumers see this price increase reflected on store shelves. Kraft (KFT, Fortune 500) will raise prices for its Planters brand peanut butter by 40% starting Oct. 31, while ConAgra (CAG, Fortune 500) expects increases of more than 20% for its Peter Pan brand. A spokesperson for Unilever (UL), which makes Skippy, would say only that it's watching the situation "very closely." Representatives for J.M. Smucker (SJM, Fortune 500), which makes Jif, did not respond to a request for comment, though the Associated Press reported that Jif's wholesale prices are set to rise 30% in November. What's to blame for this sticky situation? The intense heat and drought that hit the southern U.S. this year, said John Beasley, a professor of crop physiology and management at the University of Georgia. "It was just unmerciful, and we had a lot of problems setting the crop," he said. "I literally walked some fields that had zero yield."

Safe havens? Gold, the yen and peanut butter.

In addition, Beasley said, high prices last year for other crops, such as cotton, corn and soy beans, led farmers who might otherwise have grown peanuts to focus their efforts elsewhere. Overall, U.S. peanut production will hit 3.6 billion pounds this year, down 13% from last year, according to a Department of Agriculture report released this week. Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter and consume more than six pounds of peanut products each year, according to The National Peanut Board, a farmer-funded research group. Sales may not be so smooth during the looming price crunch. In any case, though, a shift in peanut butter consumption shouldn't make a huge difference to the nutritional quality of most Americans' diets, said Marion Nestle, a nutrition professor at New York University. "For the average person in America," she said, "it would be a good idea to eat less of almost everything."

First Published: October 14, 2011: 2:44 PM ET

"If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear"

"We live in a most exciting and challenging period in human history. As technology sweeps through every facet of our lives, changes are occurring so rapidly that it can be difficult for us to keep our lives in balance. To maintain some semblance of stability in our lives, it is essential that we plan for our future. I believe it is time, and perhaps with some urgency, to review the counsel we have received in dealing with our personal and family preparedness. We want to be found with oil in our lamps sufficient to endure to the end."

Elder L. Tom Perry,
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

5 Surprising Things about Basic Food Storage Recipes

Published: Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 5:00 a.m. MDT
By Leslie Probert, For the Deseret News

When I first started cooking with basic food storage I was astounded by some discoveries. It’s been fun to share those surprises with others.

Speed

I expected food storage recipes would take a long time to prepare. I was surprised to discover they are fast. Even bean recipes are fast, if beans are cooked ahead of time, drained and stored in fridge until dinnertime, or if canned beans are used.

Sometimes when giving a presentation I have asked three volunteers to come out of the audience and put together three basic food storage recipes they have never seen before.

Recipes are made with only stored foods. They don’t have to hurry and they are not in competition with each other, but I time them. The longest time ever clocked was three minutes. That’s surprising to people.

The recipes put together are whisked off to the kitchen and cooked ready to serve as samples to everyone within 35 minutes. That’s a second surprise.

Flavor

I was amazed that food storage recipes made with only stored foods could taste good. But people rarely believe it. In presentations when the good recipes assembled in front of everyone are returned for sampling, people say, "Oh, I would eat this. My family would enjoy this. That’s surprising."


Keeping track of and using stored food

I was amazed that rotating food storage is simple. Did you know that if you have a pool of good tasting recipes and you eat food storage meals two days a week, you can rotate a whole year’s supply of food in just 3½ years? All the fresh and fabulous foods we love can be eaten the other five days. That’s surprising.


Basic foods make a big difference

The list of recommended foods to reduce heart disease, one of the top killers in America, and also to reduce cancer includes oatmeal, whole grains, beans, lentils, and split peas. When I realized these are the very inexpensive basic foods I was storing, I was surprised. It seemed crazy to leave them in my basement instead of eating them.


Cost of food storage

I store dried vegetables and other foods purchased in No. 10 cans, which at first seemed a little expensive. I also store canned beans and some canned meats, which are more expensive than dry beans.

When I began to figure the cost of my food storage meals in comparison to regular meals, food storage meals were less expensive. I could actually save money eating them. I was surprised.

A friend recently confided that her family has a $3,000 hospital bill hanging over their heads. By serving an increased number of delicious food storage recipes that her family likes, she can save $150-200 a month to pay off that bill.
Don’t put food storage recipes on a shelf or in a file for use one day in an emergency. Important ingredients needed for delicious recipes may not have been stored.

Why try unfamiliar recipes in a time of stress? We have everything to gain by including delicious food storage meals in our everyday diets. It’s really not that hard. That is surprising.

Handouts For Water Storage and Purification

June's self reliance class covered "Water Storage and Purification" and "Alternate Grains"
For those who missed the class, we have included the handouts from the discussions. Recipes for the delicious foods are posted on the recipe page.

Handouts:
Water Storage and Purification Handout
Water Contaminants Chart from freedrinkingwater.com
Alternate Grains Handout

Answers to some questions that came up during our discussion:
Where to purchase Iodine Tablets? Here are two sites I found selling Iodine Tablets. I searched in Google and these are the first two sites that popped up (one and two). Prices run approximately $7.00 for 50 tablets. I don't know anything about these products or the companies selling them; this is just an example to show you where you might purchase these products and how to find them if you are interested in Iodine Tablets as a method of water purification. It was also brought up in discussion that you can ask your local pharmacy to order them for you.

Where to purchase high capacity water tanks? High capacity water tanks can be found at this website surewatertanks.com. They sell a 275 gallon water tank and a 575 gallon water tank. These tanks hold substantially more than the traditional 55 gallon water tanks.

The church and water filters. The LDS church's provident living website offers links and product reviews for two companies that sell water filters: www.seychelle.com and www.katadyn.com. As far as I could determine the church itself does not actually sell these water filters they just offer an option of where you might purchase these products if you where interested in filters as a method of water purification.

Electric Wheat Grinder Comparison Chart

A great electric wheat grinder comparison chart that compares Wondermill, Nutrimill, K-Tec Grain Mill, and L'Equip VitalMill. Chart found at thefoodstorageshopper

All About "Sport Sun Ovens"

Information and Sites Featuring Sport Sun Ovens

The temperatures don't get as high as in the Sun Oven, it's more like a slow cooker.
It will not burn food.
It is a great oven and doesn't cost as much.
Some families who bought this oven last year have been cooking in it off and on all year.
It does a great job and very easy to use.

Head over to the Sport Sun Oven website for more information: solarovens.org
Recipes for the Sport Solar Oven: click here
Side-by-side cost and comparison of four sun ovens: click here
Review for the Sport Ovens: click here
Pros and cons for the Sport Ovens: click here

Best Prices on Canning Supplies (prices as of May 2011)

	Foodtown	HEB	Wal Mart	Kroger
Regular lids		$1.97	$1.63 BHG red $2.44	$2.09
Wide lids		$2.97	$2.27	$2.99
Reg lids & rings	$3.70	$3.59	$3.17	$4.59
Wide lids & rings	$5.09	$4.97	$4.34	$6.19
4 oz jars		$7.49	$7.97	$10.29
12 oz jars		$9.84		$12.99
Half pint jars	$8.63 quilted	$7.48 $8.47 quilted	$7.47 $8.47 quilted BHG $8.12	$9.89 $11.99 quilted
Regular pints	$8.16	$8.48	$7.97 BHG $8.70 Mainstays $6.82	$10.99
Wide pints		$8.97	$9.24	$11.99
Regular quarts	$9.61	$9.47	$9.44 BHG $9.82 Mainstays $7.88	$12.59
Wide quarts	$10.66	$13.47	$10.44	$13.99
Canning salt	$1.69/4 lb	$1.34/4 lb	$2.97/3 lb	$2.19/4 lb
Pickle crisp			$5.47	$6.29
Fruit Fresh	$3.31	$4.49	$3.58	$4.99
Certo liquid pectin	$3.98/2 pouch	$3.49/2 pouch	$6.47/4 pouch	$3.99/2 pouch
Ball pectin	$2.10	$1.92	Jar instead of box	Jar instead of box
Sure Jell pectin	$2.79	$2.29	$3.37	$2.79
Discovery kit			$10.47	$11.99
Canning tool set			$6.97	$13.49
Canning funnel			$1.23	$4.99
Jar lifter				$10.99
Ball Blue Book			$5.95
Presto 16 qt canner			$64.88
Water bath canner			$18.97

All jars are Ball or Kerr except where marked Mainstays or BHG (Better Homes and Gardens).

Water bath canner is a ripple bottom speckleware canner. It should only be used on gas stoves. A flat bottom canner is best on an electric stove.

This cost comparison was put together by Cheryl Driggs. Thank you, Cheryl, for you hard work and for letting us pass this on to our sisters!