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[@supergg07]

I am totally blind, and I appreciate you talking through all of your meals because I can follow along step-by-step. Keep up the good work I am glad I found your channel.☺️❤️

[@wickedprepared]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

You are amazing 👏 ❤️ You are wonderful ❤️ You're doing great 👍

[@robinmitchell6701]

WOW I DATED SOMEONE YEARS AGO HE WAS ALMOST 100 PERCENT BLIND HE TAUGHT ME A TABLE SAW HE DIDNT WALK W CANE AMAZING .😢BOYFRIEND LOL

[@michellemoon3900]

Not blind, but I usually listen to videos while I cook or do dishes. I appreciate you talking us through each step instead of switching to loud and irritating music while showing the steps. I'm glad I stumbled across your channel.

[@brothernorb8586]

@@robinmitchell6701 He taught you a table saw??? Wow and I was wondering how one would navigate you tube.

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

Here is a super easy camper trick for seasoning. Use a plastic straw..cut to size. A match for just a moment will soften it up to seal up the bottom. Add your spices, and seal the top of the straw. A real space saver, and you can add everything you need for each bag!

[@hiltonhillfarms5995]

Love this!

[@cynthiam8665]

Brilliant!!!!

[@cynthiadodge3089]

Very clever tip! Thanks!

[@wickedprepared]

Love this, I have done this with some things- milk powder, liquid ingredients.... love the idea of doing it for seasonings!

[@jennb9730]

Oh wow! Such a great idea!

[@kathym2501]

I remember back in the 90s as a single mom I had to work late so I called my kids, 4 between 5 and 17, asked them to cook dinner. It was something I made a million times. I gave them instructions, brown hamburger and add can of mushroom soup and a can of milk, meaning the soup can measurement of milk. I got home and no one has eaten. My daughter said the only can of milk she could find was a can of sweetened condensed milk lol. The cats didn't even want it. It was a lesson for all of us.

[@wickedprepared]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh no!!! Hahahahaha well at least you have this fun memory! 🤣 Thank you for sharing!

[@kathym2501]

@@wickedprepared Oh yes! I've shared it many times.

[@beverlyharward9631]

​@kathym2501 , bless their/your hearts. Sometimes we did what we had to do.

[@mariandreaduncan2172]

Our 12 yr old daughter and 16 year old babysitter discovered veg oil does not make a good graham cracker crust for a boxed cheesecake mix. We still laugh about that 25 years later.

[@theotheraccount2734]

Water would have worked fine in that particular recipe. But, that was a long time ago. I hear you. I have to watch the kind of canned milk I get. The sweeten kind is great for coffee and then skipping sugar or sweetener....

[@iluminameluna]

I was homeless for a time so when I finally got on my feet these kinds of meals were a godsend. I couldn't always afford to go to a Walmart (too far), & the closest market wasn't the cheapest. I had to make the most of what was available. Energy foods like pasta, Luann coconut oil, rice, beans, & proteins like non-fat powdered milk, all were staples I could buy to make my food stamp "money" go further. I clawed & educated myself & my children out of poverty bcs my origins were different than most but it doesn't mean it was easy. Your video just brings back so many memories. The pandemic was easy for my boys & I bcs their childhood was an entire survival "episode". One more thing about the meals: you might have to heat them w/ sterno if you run out of the butane cans, so don't forget to keep some of those around as well. Easier to store too.

[@coryjohnson7966]

I was just thinking that some of these would be great to add to blessing packs to pass out to the homeless. I work near the main hospital in my city and I see so many people in need in the mornings and was planning on making blessing pack once a week, I can't do much but I do try to help when I can.

[@grandma_1887]

When you’re cooking in a pot bring it to a boil , put the lid on and turn off the burner and cover with a dish towel. Let sit for around 15 to 20 minutes. ( That allows your noodles to finish cooking and it will save fuel.) Then add the rest and heat a little if needed. Old school way of conserving.

[@dianemclaughlin6294]

Where did you buy the bags?

[@grandma_1887]

@@dianemclaughlin6294 what bags

[@lpmoron6258]

@@grandma_1887 the bags she's putting this all in

[@elainepanthera5444]

Heads Up. In a grid down, I don't own those gas stoves, can't afford it. Use a metal thermos,. Heat water over small tuna can with cotton balls and 70% alcohol in the bottom. Dump macaroni in thermos, fill with hot water, cover, come back in 20 minutes. Cooked. The chili and tomatoes warm fast over the tuna can cooker too. P.S - don't put pan to boil right on can, it puts out flame. Rather, put can in tabletop grill and pan on rack, or put bricks on either side of can to rest pan on. Just - my simplistic way.

[@mightymommom5888]

I put my water and pasta in a pot with water, put the lid on, bring to a boil, turn off stove and let sit for 20 minutes. Pasta done. I am going to keep your brilliant idea in mind.

[@rainfeathermedic]

I love your channel, I am a retired paramedic 35 years in service.I have learned so much from u,always keep pantry full but never thought of some of these recipes. I want to add I am NATIVE AMERICAN & grew up learning to waste nothing, my mom put a bay leaf in all her rice,beans & pasta to keep bugs away a tip I'd like to share

[@user-oe6wq7pu8d]

My mom and dad put ONIONS in everything like it was going out of style. Feel lucky I didn't discover bay leaves untill I was 30.

[@chachab9239]

And add bay leaf to flour, corn meal , dried oatmeal, and instant rice, grains also once they have been opened.

[@femininityfaith7920]

It kinda really sucks that i came here for prepping inspiration but while watching ALREADY contemplating making these meals for regular life for our family of 7-8 CRAZY!! things have gotten so expensive ill be serving my family these for real life. Were already there people!!

[@angiehuth1638]

I live on disability and half my check goes to my rent I don’t get food stamps and don’t have a car so I do most of my food shopping at dollar tree. The only thing that’s really bad is the cheese and the cereal. I have a budget of 60 to 70 dollars for food for the whole month. The one thing you’re forgetting is the hand can opener because most of the cans don’t have the pop top lids. Thanks you ❤

[@maryharper9321]

I believe she included the can opener

[@musiquefrique]

Genius on so many levels for so many reasons- can you imaging being a youth on their own for the first time and getting a box of 10-20 of these amazing prepacked self explanatory meals?!?

[@sherrydee7880]

At 28:40, the biscuit mix that says "just add milk" comes out just fine without milk and I always used plain water when I made mine years ago on a dairy free diet.

[@wickedprepared]

Oooooh that is good to know thank you!

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

I’ve seen those Mac and cheese boxes with the powder made with no milk or butter just the powder and the cooked pasta

[@darlinnikki67]

From the age of 3, I taught all my 3 boys how to cook, and being a single mom is rough, but I am so glad I did it. ☺️ the boys were able to do holiday dinners for up to 20 people at the age of 16, which was crazy. So now that they are older and all have children, they did what I did. And taught their kids the same. Cooking cleaning and laundry and such. Shopping was a big one. I always taught them to find the best deal. As we always had limited funds for food each month. But we always ate really good. Now that I'm older, I have watched a lot of your videos and took my grandchildren to the store, and we did up some of these meals they had a lot of fun doing it. Ages 6,7, 11 years old. Thank you they loved watching 👀 you. And are happy they got to help with the emergency pantry meals ❤ the kids loved how you walked them through the whole video. In all of your videos. ❤😊

[@sharonnm6799]

Black Forest Dump Cake 2 cans cherry pie filling Box of chocolate cake mix 1 can lemon lime soda 1 can/container chocolate frosting Use a 9x13 baking pan or a Dutch oven (campfire), pour cherry filling into bottom of greased pan. Stir lemon lime drink into cake mix, pour over cherries and spread evenly. Bake in 350* oven or over charcoal till cake is done. Spread frosting over cake while still warm. Enjoy 🛍️

[@Rita-ic9tv]

Does this work well with cake mixes now about 3 ounces less

[@julieclearythefeistyrebelg5660]

Thank you for writing out this recipe, actually I would love the written recipes of all the meals shown today, I will have to rewatch and write each one out as they are all good.

[@sharonnm6799]

@@julieclearythefeistyrebelg5660 You’re welcome. I wrote out all the recipes from this video except the spam chowder. Just have to scroll down the comments to find them.

[@karenlloyd3512]

I would try this. My mother in law will love it. She love sweets. Thank you for all your recipes.

[@dmm29]

I will make. Thank you!

[@sharonnm6799]

Chili Mac 2 cups elbow macaroni 1 can chili w beans 1 can diced tomatoes w liquid 1 bottle of water 16.9 oz Velveeta cheese pouch (optional) Pour pasta and tomatoes into pan. Add water and mix. Bring to a boil, turn heat down, cover w lid and simmer for 10 minutes, stir often and simmer another 10 minutes. Add can of chili and simmer another 8 minutes until water has been absorbed. Season to your liking w salt/pepper, possibly chili powder. Add cheese to make it a cheesy chili Mac if desired.

[@cfkkirby]

tahnk you for sharing the print version❤

[@ArtistCreek]

Those Velveeta cheese pouches are a 3 pack for $3 on Amazon. I jist bought some for my pantry

[@amandawilder7353]

Oven bags/turkey bags, would help keep from having/making dirty dishes too, use the glass baking dish as support and place the bag in it to add all the ingredients.

[@wickedprepared]

Yes that's a fantastic idea!

[@mariefrantz2138]

Brilliant

[@lpmoron6258]

I use those in my crock pot! Makes life easier.

[@foad-esad]

Here's something I do to create my own re-hydration solution: 8 level teaspoons of sugar and 1 level teaspoon of salt added to 1 liter of water. I collect the small packs of salt and sugar from fast food restaurants and seal them in a small bags and put them in my go bag, boo bag, fishing box, etc. Any place where I might use while going out in the heat of Texas. This is a lot better than packing Gatorade bottles and cheaper than buying the re-hydration packs.

[@wickedprepared]

I love this tip thank you so much for sharing!

[@shannonsursely8330]

I would make more biscuits and then put warm peaches on top and pour milk over it...similar to a strawberry shortcake

[@wickedprepared]

That sounds delicious! 😋

[@uniquelymike]

With the chili mac, I would add some packets of parmesan cheese and/or red pepper flakes.

[@wickedprepared]

You definitely could! 😊 yumm!

[@Favorite-catNip]

Appreciate your videos. Also quick note. Please don't forget a few liquid meals as a emergency. Some folks May go through a physical reaction & find eating anything nauseous. A simple regular fortified drink like ensure* allows someone to get calories into their body. Thx. Even kids.

[@janh1399]

great idea, thank you :)

[@joellenvohlken4924]

You could include a Ziploc bag in with the dump cake items to mix the soda and cake mix in for those emergencies

[@InfoTYML]

I was hoping you would do this challenge. Living in NYC, Walmart is not as easy to get to as Dollar Tree, so $1.25 for 2lbs. of rice is not a bad deal. Thank you for your time and energy in putting those kits together and demonstrating the preparation. It is much appreciated 😊.

[@wickedprepared]

Thank you so much! That means so much to me! Thank you 😊

[@mariandreaduncan2172]

Great suggestions. 2 of our $Tree locations are in "food desert" areas and your ideas are welcome. A couple of these are things our grandkids enjoy and we cook together even though our food budget is not "tight"; teaching them to enjoy frugal meals is important.

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

Whenever I make a dump cake, I never mix the cake into a batter. Simply dump the dry mix over the fruit, and pour the soda over top. A lot of recipes call for butter over the top, but there should be enough moisture.

[@Auroraphox]

We are 1 month in Hurricane season and I live on a very very old rural part of the power grid here in FL. I love your ideas as they are helping me make up some kits for if we lose power like we did after Ian and Nicole last year. (I also dont know how to cook so these ideas help me think of meal menus I can make with healthier foods to eat normally) ❤❤❤❤

[@07laines07]

The chicken enchilada bake could easily be adjusted to canned beef or pork (canned ham or pulled pork) You could do that in a Dutch oven on a campfire… most of these are great camping meals… great Ideas!! Thanks

[@wickedprepared]

Yes absolutely!! Thank you for watching! 😊😊😊

[@sharonnm6799]

Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake 1 lb bag of white rice 1 small packet of Taco seasoning 1 can of black beans 1 can of whole corn 1 or 2 cans of chicken 1 can of enchilada sauce 1 16.9 oz bottle of water (2cups) 2 tsp Chicken bouillon for 2 cups of water or eliminate bottled water and add a can of chicken broth instead 1 pouch of Velveeta cheese sauce or jalapeño Velveeta cheese sauce Put rice In a 9x13 dish or Dutch oven. Add enchilada sauce, corn w the liquid and drained/rinsed black beans. Add chicken along w liquid in can. Next add taco seasoning and chicken broth or water and bouillon. Mix together and cover with foil. Put in 425* oven for 20 minutes, stir and cook another 25 minutes. Check to see if done, if not, cook another 10 minutes. Cut corner off Velveeta pouch and drizzle over the top. Servings can be topped with a spoon of sour cream or shelf stable guacamole style dip in container.

[@user-cx2zq4no7r]

I use either pinto or kidney beans in place of the black beans.

[@jude7321]

@sharonnm6799 I was hoping somebody would write this one down, it sounds really good to me, thank you for doing that ✝️🐴🇺🇸❣️

[@AJK278]

These are some great ideas. Your previous videos on meal kits inspired me to think about how I can make some shelf stable meal kits. I have an elderly women who lives in her car with her dog, and although of course its a treat to bring her a McDonald's with a few tweaks I think I can pull together some meal kits that she can access and are shelf stable.

[@wickedprepared]

That's a great idea, you're so kind and generous! We need more of that in this world, for sure! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@AJK278]

@@wickedprepared ❤️ Right back at you!

[@kehlarr5525]

In the craft aisle, we sell small glass containers with metal screw on caps. I fill them with salt & pepper or spices and keep them in my purse for work. These would also be good to throw a small amount of extra seasonings into your bagged meals. They are washable, reusable, and the ones shaped like mini mason jars with handles are SO stinking cute. The Pace enchilada sauce is new and when I saw it on our order form, I ordered the max 12 cases...some for the store, some for my home. It's such a blessing working for DT because I get to see the new stuff coming in. I saw the Campbell's pouches on our truck paperwork for the first time last week. These are the only flavors so far. As we were unloading the truck, I had to pull out my box cutter and open the box to check them out, lol.

[@amynoble8036]

That's That's good idea for those little glass containers. I think they are so cute, but couldn't think of anything to put into them. Now I can "justify" buying them. If I worked for dt I would probably spend my whole paycheck there. Lol

[@kellymcfalls1458]

@@amynoble8036 I don’t use salt 🧂 don’t even keep it in the house I have high blood pressure but occasionally will keep a few of the little packets of salt you know the ones that come with take out orders or something like that

[@user-vn5qy8ij9w]

I helped my daughter make up spices to take camping by filling straws with each item and heating the ends of the straws with a lighter then pinching the ends together with some needle nose pliers. She said they worked out great for her. You could make up a bunch of straws with items like your salt, pepper, chili powder, etc. Then you could easily toss them in your meal bags when you make them up.

[@territimmerman140]

Brilliant idea!!

[@patriciagraham4786]

You can also put strike-anywhere-matches in those straws to keep them watertight, or whatever else you can think of that'll fit inside.

[@Tamara_D]

For those of you that can't stomach a spam like product... you can easily make that into a chicken pot pie. I hope you do more of these (store bought items) for those of us who can't buy the freeze-dried counterparts. 👍tyfs

[@txgal]

I love how you assembled each meal in a labeled sack you can grab and go. And showing us how you prepare them as well! Thanks,! We live in the woods and are in a drought and burn ban. In case we have to leave suddenly, I have started a tote with this type of shelf stable meals in case we have to leave in hurry in our travel trailer. Plus they are handy when camping or at home for a quick meal.

[@lisamusil8170]

Great ideas! Also, if you have to ration your cooking fuel, check out a "Wonderbag" or "Cooky Bag" to use with a cast iron pot and lid. You basically use enough fuel (on your camp stove or grill burner) to bring the food to a boil, then cover and insulate. The food continues to cook without additional input. I've also made overnight oatmeal this way.

[@debramorgan4192]

You could make the biscuits in dumplings simply by dropping them into the top of the pot and allowing it to cook on low for a few minutes. I would make the dumplings half the size is of the drop biscuits

[@janh1399]

I love this idea!!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Great video! Thank you for mentioning Dollar Tree being a go-to store for many of us. Where I live there are expensive grocery stores and Dollar Tree. There isn’t a Dollar General, Aldi or Target. No Walmart or Costco. I can either shop happily at the DT or spend megabucks at the huge grocery stores. I love DT! Thank you for focusing on this store! 🙂🛍️

[@texaseagle7119]

Tip for adding spices to your bags. I get jumbo straws crimp the bottom by slightly melting, then add your spice, then crimp the other end. Depending on the amount of spice, you can easily get 3-4 spice packets out of each straw. I color code them as well salt is always in yellow pepper in green etc

[@rs2343-o4e]

I love your channel. Please put the ingredients and in the description for those of us that want to copy it and paste the recipes in to a word document and create our own SHTF cook book, that would me great help for your viewers and thanks.

[@carolynmoody9460]

It only takes a second to grab your own pen an paper. .making an editing video's already takes a lot of time

[@wendyhall1449]

New subscriber here! Love the meal in a bag idea, but I have a small home and it would be difficult to keep bags or bins stocked. I recently was trying to think of meals that could be bought cheaply that would be no cook options because I am on disability income and eventually fuel for a butane stove will run out in a long term survival situation. Got any videos on that or could you do that as a challenge? Just a thought. One critique, though. It would be greatly appreciated if you put the recipes in the description box or in the comment section. I usually screenshot them so I can write them down or print them so I have them available if there is no phone/internet service. Great video and so well done! 😀

[@desertfrog1581]

Dollar tree sometimes have 8oz ready cooked pasta that you don't need water for. They also have sliced pickled jalapeños.Love all your ideas!

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

I like the fact that ..even though yours are family size meals…all I would have to do would be, use 1 can instead if 2, a can of broth instead of a carton. All the recipes look pretty easy to convert!!

[@ashlipope5079]

Great video! Thank you! Don't worry about the rude people that can't handle words! I love the ham chowder idea! They are all great. Thanks so much! Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏💐

[@wickedprepared]

Hahahaha right?!?! Thank you!! You have a Happy 4th as well! We appreciate you!

[@ashextraordinaire]

Love this! Thank you for sharing the step-by-step. I don't think people realize how easy survival cooking can be. For seasonings, keep an eye out for Goya or Badia packets. They're grab-and-go rather than portioning out seasonings. I keep a big ol' bottle of Badia in my kitchen because I put it in everything, but I stick the packets in my camping meals and survival gear.

[@TheJessicaRoper]

Thanks for these! I'm probably going to tweak them a little to fit us but great idea generator for me! In addition I think I may do some baskets like that for the days of the week so I can pre organize for several days in advance to save time all week!

[@judyjackson2260]

Another meal in a bag. 2 Knoor package of Alfredo (dried). 2 small cans white chicken drained, 1 can black beans drained, 1 can drained corn or small package of frozen corn ( cook in bag 6 minutes if Flav-R-Pac in microwave) or thaw first. Add parmesan from small plastic jar at Dollar Tree. 2 tablespoons of butter (optional). 3 cups of water. 1 cup of evaporated milk. I add pepper, paprika, garlic salt with parsley, onion powder to taste. Follow Knorr directions then add the rest after cooked. Cook in saucepan over medium heat. Stir often.

[@slc1161]

I just had your channel pop up. I already subscribed! I have serious health issues and deal with chronic pain. I have better and worse days. I love the idea of shelf stable meals that I can put together on good days and store. Then, when it’s hard to get around or concentrate, I don’t have to think about it. Just grab a bag and go. This is also a phenomenal idea to give to new moms or someone recovering from surgery. Instead of loading them down with meals already cooked and needing to be chilled, these can be saved for those days when sleep is at a premium. They can prep it when ready. And it’s easy for me also because I don’t have to use energy to cook it. Thank you. Costco sells big bottles of both taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. These would work great for prepping meals. Since you are using precooked asparagus, don’t put the asparagus in until right before topping with cheese. They will heat up from the heat in the dish.

[@bonnier432]

Thank you so much for this! Our last month's grocery budget was insane and I'm really concerned with how much food prices have gone up. Not only do I feel like I could use these ideas for prepping but for budget friendly meals now. I'm also going to make up some of these bags and drop them into the blessing boxes in our town.

[@user-xx4yb5fl7b]

I have doing this with Dollar Tree for some time. However I am judicious in what I get. The best of their food products are from Poland, Egypt, South Africa, Pakistan, Turkey. Greece, some Mexico things, etc. Compare the labels with American products and read the differences in food purity.

[@jeanene72]

Me too! I have found some foods with NO additives, just the real food, and I focus on getting those for my pantry. But in a pinch, I'll use the regular brands. I agree, it is amazing the difference in food purity in other countries vs. here in US.

[@C2CSubCommander]

Someone gifted me a butane stove. Now I see the reason. Since items in cans already cooked, I have been heating the cans in a closed car's dashboard sitting in the sun for several hours.

[@sharonnm6799]

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta bake 1 lb penne pasta 1 pkg of ranch dressing mix (usually comes in packs of 3) or use Ranch seasoning in spice aisle. 2 regular cans of chicken 2 cans Alfredo sauce 1 32oz carton of chicken broth Small container of bacon bits 1 2.5 oz jar Parmesan cheese (half in recipe, half sprinkled on top) 1 jar asparagus spears (diced)or substitute w (FD, canned or fresh) broccoli, green beans Dump penne into a 9x13 baking dish or Dutch oven, Add Ranch dressing mix and bacon bits. Continue with Alfredo sauce and chicken (include liquid). Add whole carton of chicken broth and half of Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is mixed. Cover with foil and bake at 425* for 20 minutes. Give it a stir and add chopped fresh or freeze dried vegetable now. If using canned, wait. Bake 20 minutes more. Stir again. Cook another 8-10 minutes. Add jar/can of cut up asparagus or vegetable of choice, stir then sprinkle rest of Parmesan cheese on top and put back in oven WITHOUT the foil for a few minutes to brown. Enjoy🛍️

[@bsfrag962]

Question please, I've never purchased canned Alfredo sauce, how many cups is this? Would it be the same amount as two glass jars of sauce?

[@sharonnm6799]

@@bsfrag962 I think 2 cans would be about 28-29 oz. Not sure how many ounces the glass jar holds but this type of recipe you could get away with a couple of ounces more or a couple of ounces less and it should be ok.

[@bsfrag962]

@@sharonnm6799 thank you that's perfect my jars are 15oz

[@mariandreaduncan2172]

This one! 😋

[@travismoore7849]

I would get an Old Elpaso taco kit as it comes with sauce, seasoning and taco shells.

[@therealz360z7]

It costs alot more for the convenience.

[@lindayeargan8788]

I’m going to do these for my elderly parents. Thanks for this!

[@wickedprepared]

You are so welcome!

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

Sweetie, your videos are informative and helpful. You are amazing so I subbed. During the Texas snowpocalyps a few years ago we lost water. However, as soon as I heard Covid hit I started preparing. Really, even before that. People in my community formed long lines at the local restaurants for food. My home was stocked. The only thing we didn’t have were eggs. It was nuts. I’m going to think about ordering more things from Thrive through your link. Everyone needs to prepare because we never know when the zombies will arrive. Lol! Jkjk. Keep on doing what you’re doing! Love sent from Texas! 💜

[@bluegrassgal]

Whip up eggs & freeze them.

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

@@bluegrassgal ~ Thank you! I think I need to invest in another freezer. Just a small one. I know people dehydrate their eggs to but…I’m just not confident in that method. Lol.

[@bluegrassgal]

@@treasuretreereynolds1764 I'm also looking for a small freezer!!!

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

@@bluegrassgal ~ What a coincidence! Lol!

[@bluegrassgal]

@@treasuretreereynolds1764 yes lol! IF...I get off my butt in Phx AZ...sooo 😎 cool..cough...Home Depot..upright, small. Fingers crossed & prayers...but 1st have to get off rear & quit messing with a puzzle!

[@anntowle1706]

I don't know about other parts of the country but in the northeast, there seems to be a Dollar General available more often than any other discount chain store. I would love to see videos like this using their products instead of Dollar Tree.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

The best thing about Dollar General is the canned meat section. You can get small canned hams, Spam, Vienna sausages, potted meat, tuna, chicken, etc. at a pretty reasonable price. They sell bulk packs, too. However, I find the dried bean and rice sections a little lacking. They do offer pasta and sauce, though, and a variety of canned goods.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Save the jar cause it has a good deal on the lid it can be used for sauces ,jellies,jams pickles or pickled mix veggies. And they last for up too 10 years . Tried and true. I used the bouillon containers for storing single serving rice or beans or oatmeal. I make my own dehydrated beans and rice that way you just add the hot water and let stand lid on for 15-20 minutes and meal is ready. I also use the empty spice containers too easy for camping.

[@penelopegrier5073]

To feed my family I always have to use one and a half boxes of pasta. There’s me and my husband, an 18y/o, 17, 13, 6, and a 15 month old. Three of the kids are on growing spurts right now. But I wish I could get away with one box. Two of them will be moving out in April, so food will be able to stretch a bit more. Love the idea of bagging the meals. Even doing that for weekly meals would be great.

[@teresalowry6340]

For adding a little bit of seasoning from a bigger container you could pour what you want into a length of straw using an aluminum foil funnel. Then wrap it with the foil to seal it.

[@GardeningWarrior]

this is so exciting..because of you, I finally ordered my first ThriveLife and I did it just so I could make "MRE" in mylar bags for a dear friend who is also a prepper.

[@joankimble686]

Thanks! Great idea for meal storage. I have started soring food but this way will work better and save storage since my apartment is very small. I live in Oak Ridge, TN but am originally from GA. I just turned 76 and have been here about 9 years. I live alone and am receiving SSD and SSI so going cheap is not only convenient but necessary. I just found your channel and not only gave this video a like but also subscribed.

[@frugalmama6946]

I shut my flame off as soon as the water starts a rapid boil and cover. Does the same with the pasta and saves the propane

[@susieramick7202]

Your Enchiladas bag will be a my families favorite. The bag meals are life saving during evacuations which happens every year. I now keep a big Rubbermaid tub full of them with our bug out bags on top grab and head to the RV. Let me tell you 10 days of meals is vital. Great fir R&R vacations too😊

[@nancyralls3396]

This is such a great way to prepare easy meals. I’ve seen similar ideas to make meal kits but this the best. I prepare meals for people/families for a variety of reasons and will be adding these meals to my prep sessions. Happy to see links to bags, etc. Great video. Look forward to more.

[@dianasimplifies]

Not a chili Mac type of girl but that even looked good to me after you added the Velveeta packet 😂😂😂😂 Great ideas! New sub here. Loved that you were able to find everything at DT, yes we do have the fridge/freezer section and recently they added the food plus items. ❤

[@lindanelson4526]

These are all great meals. You really help me have ideas of using my pantry ingredients. I am in hurricane territory so I'm planning to put these together and store them in a tote. Thank you for all your hard work. Looking beautiful!

[@uniquelymike]

I am finding more mason jars at thrift stores.

[@uniquelymike]

@@wasnevernurseratched439 They vary in price from $1 to $3 depending on the size.

[@bridgetmarden3345]

Ages ago my girls and I had to go to our local Salvation Army... they gave us meals in a bag. My girls started calling them supper in a sack. They still do and I'm working on making my own to give them. You can never be to prepared. Can I share I easy cheap recipe w you?

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I would love a really good recipe.

[@loriolsen5785]

I'm new to your channel. I appreciate your step-by-step instructions and your reasons why you do what you do. I am attempting to create a longer term emergency food plan that has more than just rice and beans in it. Thank you for even including a dessert! I never would've thought of that!

[@tmalin681]

Not crazy about frosting so I’d probably add chocolate chips. 🛍️

[@carlahabeck4051]

Love these pantry meals! BTW you can get canned ham like the chicken. Not often found at dollar tree, but is an option.

[@theyrenuts2845]

Im glad youre doing these vids. Its easy to think yikes.. processed ikky food (especially as a brit its all different) but i know so many younger folk who really they have no idea how to cook or be prepared. And your meals here cover all of it... I notice. Pantry rotation.. sonethings have shorter shelf life.. waste no water in shtf... taste it and see. Store organized grab bags.. all of it...even down to the alternative cooking options... thanks for doing what you do.

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I love this idea for "gifting" meals to needy neighbors, anonymously, when the time comes.2 of these and some oatmeal packets would be a great giveaway. I'm going to look and see if you have home made mre vid. I¡m looking for ideas to help neighbors when the time comes.

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

It won't medit to add. Order some small Mylar bags online and small oxygen absorbers for the pasta for long term storage…

[@SUGARBUGAR]

YOU MY LOVELY LADY ARE A FRICKEN GENIUS... IVE NEVER SEEN ANYONE WITH THIS IDEA...💡 IM GOING TO DO THIS, BUT IM GOING TO STORE EVERYTHING IN CLEAR SHOE BOXES ONLY FOR EASIER STORAGE... YOU ROCK...🎸🎸🎸

[@CFord-wu3in]

Excellent video! Thanks for all the expense and hard work you went to in order to film this for us!

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

I pressure can meat so i have many jars of hamburger, ground pork, chunk pork beef & chicken, as well as sausage. Bacon is next on my list (you can buy cans of real bacon slices as well). I also can milk but now that you showed the cartons of shelf stable milk, that will be on my shopping list. I guess I haven't explored the food at Dollar Tree much. I know they don't have the Hanover baked beans as of the other day & those are really good. The meal kits are really great ideas. Time to explpre DT & make some bags up! Thanks & Blessings from Deborah in West Virginia!

[@fransalivar9815]

I like the cake in ceramic cup in an oven. 2 T- any cake mix. 2T- angel food cake mix. 2T-water. Mix. Place in charcoal Girl Scout oven. Frost or not.

[@michellemiller1027]

I’m curious How do you make the Charcoal Girl Scout oven? I would like to put in my preparedness notebook. Where I live we have ice storms and tornadoes. Would like to have this option available to me.

[@amenahenderson9757]

I found the chicken Marsala with an extra can of mushrooms and a large can of chicken. Sooo good. Love all the info you put out and have survived multiple hurricanes with these preps. Let’s hope this year we just use them up in regular rotation.

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Everything looked delicious! Dollar Tree also has a pack of 10 (maybe 12) condiment cups that you could use for smaller amounts of seasonings. I have not seen those Campbell's cooking sauces at my DT, but will keep looking. thanks for sharing,

[@wickedprepared]

Ooooh yes the condiment cups is a great idea!! 💡

[@kellymcfalls1458]

@@wickedpreparedI appreciate your meal plan ideas but I’m sorry your kitchen counters are too cluttered

[@carolynmoody9460]

​@@kellymcfalls1458Be kind!! This is only a back drop for her video..

[@sheilawixon3858]

I am going to make these for my mom, she is 87 and lives in a small apartment. I think these would be great for her. I may halve some of these recipes for her.

[@wickedprepared]

Wonderful!

[@tonistillions1058]

❤ the dump cake idea. There all very good ideas for just " in case".

[@leslieconrad7851]

I use ziplock bags that I have found at my Dollarama store. They are 34cm x 39.6 cm or 12.9" x 15.5"

[@uniquelymike]

I have found Farmer John bacon in the refrigerated section of the Dollar Tree in Littleton, Colorado. The pack had four slices in it.

[@janh1399]

that is what I thought of too :)

[@cythereastargazer7922]

Could you possibly show how to use your dishes in a crock pot?

[@beckyryan407]

I use my vacuum sealer with my Mason jars

[@Wanda6308]

I love the Campbells sauces. Honey Mustard, Sweet and Sour, Creamy Parmesian, Marcella , Roasted garlic, Beef Stew sauce. I am not sure if some of that is spelled right, but you will get the idea. they come out with new ones all the time

[@chrishensley5384]

That corn chowder... going to try that for sure. You could also sub the spam with pinto beans and if you have extra cream then add it to your peaches. Yum!

[@alanbirkner1958]

We eat beans and rice, or lentils and rice every week. Our DT has coolers. I get TVP(soy protein) at a restaurant supply outlet. I've been using it as a beef substitute/ beef extender for over 40 years. We also eat 3 bean salad as a main dish in the summer. DT has dried onions, dried beans, rice, seasonings, and salad dressings. Tina, Al's wife

[@melissagreene1063]

I really enjoyed watching you !! This is the first time I've ever seen you but as I was watching you the Lord showed me that we could do something like that for our church pantry!! Thank you!! God is so good!! 🛍️

[@destinyandpurpose]

I love all of these meal kits, yours are definitely well thought out and super easy to do. I like that you have included that they can be prepared in multiple ways. Love the variety! My town has 2 Dollar Tree stores, one has a refrigerated/freezer section. Thank you so much for sharing! 🛍

[@dianevinces805]

What a great video to watch as a newbie to your channel! Inhave all these items in my preps, definitely going to make meal kits. Im stressful times, this is one thing you wouldnt have to worry about! Love it!

[@huguettelarochelle6843]

wow ,we can give that for Christmas gifts too. thank you

[@teresauntalan6828]

Just found your channel. These foods look so delicious that if I still had kids at home this is what I would feed them. They look quite easy except for having to plan all the items used, but would be worth it. I may do some for my prep pantry.

[@Shantelle6253]

These are great. I live in an RV with itty bitty fridge. Its easy to gets tons of ingredients that just sit there because then i don't know what to make lol. 😅 i appreciate the gluten free download link too!

[@julieclearythefeistyrebelg5660]

Love the dessert at the end, looks so easy to make! I really like all your recipes on here but I will have to rewatch and write them all down, already got the cake recipe written out. I don't have a dollar tree store here in SW Ontario, Canada but I do have two dollar stores where I live, one is small and I think the other one is a lot larger but haven't visited them as of yet.

[@stuartmarkman769]

I love your videos and i am a prepper. I have a good supply of medical supplies including a seuture kit. My wife was a nurse and she knows a lot about trama kits. We both worked in a prison system and saw all types of injuries. I have a supply of MREs as well. We can food and we dehydrate items too keep them in emergencies. I just bought a case of emergency water packs that are real handy . The water comes in small pouches so we can carry them in emergencies.

[@RonGrattan]

I tried Spam a while ago for breakfast and was surprised at how salty it was. I did not realize there were different flavors of spam. Maybe they would work better in a soup, as I could add no additional salt. Also, I have a butane stove like yours. Have never used it. Now I'm gonna take it out and start cooking on it to familiarize myself with it. We are in hurricane season here in North Florida. Thanks for sharing these recipes.

[@DisabledandPrepping]

With the spam and items that are similar, you can boil it to get some of the salt out.

[@yankinfl3819]

The butane stoves are great! When we were without power after Ian, we were able to have hot meals, soups, tea and coffee. Also, we could boil tap water to have hot water for bathing and washing dishes, saving our bottled water for consumption. When all the propane was sold out everywhere, Sam’s Club had lots of butane.

[@ms.ashley7643]

Thank you for including the instructions in the comments

[@JaniceCrowell]

In an emergency it is fine to keep liquid from cans because water may be scarce. But otherwise, I always dump the chemical laden liquids from store-bought cans. We don’t need the extra toxins our livers and kidneys would have to work to get rid of. However, home canned items, preserve that precious liquid which contains vitamins and minerals from the contents.

[@diannemobley3766]

I'm not trying to cause an argument but the food in cans sit in the liquid from the moment the can is sealed until you open it, right? Anything in the liquid is already in the food. It may not be tasty but it's not toxic or dangerous.

[@jmfranklin]

They look great! Thank you! My Dollar Tree does have a refrigerated/freezing section and the Dollar Tree in the next town has the dollar plus sections (where you can get items that are $1.25, $2.00, $3, $4, and $5...)

[@nodrogytsirk]

Love these ideas! I think this is affordable and I appreciate the ideas!

[@beverlyharward9631]

New subscriber! I like these emergency bag meals-emergency being the key word. You are a trooper. Thank you!

[@lehs1234]

OOOOUUU 😮HINT: YOU COULD NOT ONLY PUT A DISPOSABLE BAKING DISH BUT YOU COULD PRE CUT FOIL FOR THE TOP TO ADD INTO YOUR KIT!!!!

[@nitab6076]

🛍️ Hi Jara! You’ve put together another awesome grouping of pantry meal ideas! I’m putting together a weeks worth of meals for an upcoming family trip, and I’m really enjoying this series! Thank you for all you’re doing!

[@territimmerman140]

Im anew viewer and a new subscriber. I really enjoyed your ideas and recipes. I learned a lot from you and your viewer comments.