Meals in Bags: Cranberry & Almond Rice with Chicken

[@rowdoyoumakethebubblesr8200]

I would love to thank you for meals in bags. We winter in the desert of AZ and this week we found out that a couple 4 motor homes down from us rolled their UTV 6 times . He was pretty banged up and had a broken leg. She had to stay in hospital a week and just got released. I had 4 meals in a bag left. Grabbed them up and we headed over. They were so welcomed. She said they had been eating peanut butter sandwiches. She couldn’t move around much and he wasn’t much of a cook, he couldn’t go get groceries, so they had to make do.

[@333whiteraven]

Aw, bless you! That's the way I am with my neighbors. Too few people look out for each other anymore.

[@ChieftuckabuckawaysWife]

Remembering the "original" video, Miss Pam and Mr. Jim made. Part of the reason for meals in bags is for the purpose of giving them away. I believe it was that video that I fell in love with Jim and Pam's hearts. Today, I add your heart ❤️. May Blessings surround you every second. Thank you for being here making this wonderful world a better place.

[@susantreadwell1770]

What a blessing you were their neighbors!!!

[@coolstamper]

TY for being a blessing!!! It will come back to you!!! 💕🌸💕

[@patsternburg8737]

You never know when your neighbor/family/ friends may need a hand! Great idea!

[@mapletrees6442]

Those Meals in Bags are a Great Idea for kids at university. Food stored in shared fridge/freezers has a way of mysteriously 'disappearing', but students can keep those meals safe in their room until they are ready to cook. And I'm going to make some for my own pantry. Congratulations on 3 Years! You really are a natural born educator. 😊

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

You probably get tired of me noting how much our family LOVES kitchen science. And how much I personally appreciate how clean your work environment is. Having a child who is an organ transplant recipient (three new organs) this is so important to me. Also love that you demonstrate how a professional working woman can find find time to have a well stocked larder.,

[@deborahjoycebush1]

Prayers for your child 🙏

[@msherry5]

Wow. Three organ transplants. What a miracle & what a challenge. 🙏❤️

[@danbev8542]

Wishing you and your family health and happiness…

[@debralabarge614]

I love watching you put together the dehydrated foods into a meal.

[@KatMa664]

I hope you put some of these delicious meals in bags recipes in your book. Because they look wonderful.

[@lynnharris6877]

Your son's recipe for the chicken and lentil soup would be wonderful to have too.

[@chinady1827]

Agree

[@kayemorrison563]

🎉

[@Damselfly54315]

Is the chicken/lentil/rice soup recipe listed somewhere? What spices? How much of the rest? Thank you, love ur channel!

[@Margo5050]

Your energy and organization is amazing.

[@pamharkins4601]

I have learned so much from watching your videos, my goal is to watch every one ! My husband is so impressed with what I have been doing ! So thanks so much.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Pam: That is awesome for both of you. Jim

[@sandidobbs9888]

I tried this tonight and it was delicious. Bonus, hubby loved it too. Will be putting several away for storage, times when I need a fast meal and to give away when someone needs one. It made way more than one meal for two, so leftovers for another night. Thanks Pam and Jim.

[@donnamullins2089]

You could add a large can of the Costco chicken for anyone who does not have a pressure canner "at the moment" Love this idea simply basic convenience. Thank you again Pam.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Donna: Yes, or tuna, or other canned preserved meats...and heat and eat. Jim

[@christinesoper3492]

Love the idea of meals in bags.Really nice for those who could use help with meals,as someone else pointed out. Sounds like it would be a well appreciated gift!

[@lisaruiz149]

Thank you so very much Pam & Jim.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Lisa: Our pleasure! Jim

[@eyeswideopen5517]

Thank you! Thank you! I’m looking forward to even more meals in bags. I just love how clear and concise your videos are. My sister is going through chemo treatments at the moment, and since I also work full time, these would be nice to prepare on the weekend and deliver to her and her husband! Thank you for all you do! ❤️

[@dawndevereaux6806]

That looks absolutely wonderful and I'm definitely going to make it soon. I'm thinking some freeze dried or dried green onions or chives would be a nice addition.Thank you so much for the many wonderful ideas you share with us -they are appreciated! And I have to say that I love the way you smile at hubby when you look up at him filming.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That sounds great!

[@danemom5039]

Happy Accident! I was making this for dinner the other night after a long work day. I knew I had all of the ingredients including my home canned chicken, when I went to grab the bag of craisins it was EMPTY! Who puts an empty bag back in the pantry? My dear sweet husband! I had to add lib quickly and reached for my home canned cranberry sauce - your whole berry recipe. It turned out very good but a very different texture than with the craisins. What I discovered the next day taking leftovers in for lunch is that this made an excellent cold”no mayo” chicken salad . I will do this again !

[@vickihogan4398]

Looks so delicious! I’m preparing a pea/lentil soup that I had jar sealed a few weeks ago. I’m new at this. What I’m learning is that quart jars are too much for us (2). I end up freezing half after it’s prepared as multiple leftovers don’t go over well with my better half.😉 Next time I will adjust and make a pint at a time. I think we would enjoy that better.

[@countycalling]

It’s also good to can meats in half pints if you don’t use a lb at a time

[@laurarochester3054]

I appreciate all yours and Jim’s hard work on such great videos!

[@rhondag2926]

One word. Yummy 😋!

[@jerrystrong4494]

I think my husband and I will love this recipe.

[@lindaarnold3091]

Thank you again for another great entree idea!

[@PamelaKS]

Oh, Pam. That looks so delicious.

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

Congratulations on 3 years on YT ! This looks so delicious and yet again more ideas on prepping and being prepared so we can care for our families. Thank you so much💕

[@louiseeyahpaise795]

I love meals in bags, I'm going to make some up for the RV. There is not much for storage so they will come in handy. Thanks for sharing another recipe!!!👩🏽‍🌾👍🏽🙏🏽🧡💖

[@RoseRedHomestead]

louise: You are so welcome! Yes, we use them in our RV, too. Jim

[@allyrooh3628]

I love this idea. It takes away the question of "what's for dinner". I was wondering if you ever have an issue with your almonds going bad? I've been hesitant to use them in my prepared meals. Happy 3 year anniversary! I feel smarter after every one of your videos. Thank you.

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe!

[@spartacus3015]

I hope you do more videos like this and start a playlist for them. Thanks for all you teach & share!

[@brendahone2509]

Thank you so much. This is a great idea. I would like adding a recipe card and instructions to the bag. That way when you give it as a get well soon, shower gift or what ever the person could make it again if they wanted to. Great channel with outstanding information.

[@danniemcdonald4903]

I think this is my favorite Meal in a Bag yet! I need to find some of those almonds, since I tend to burn nuts when trying to toast them! Oh, no, you never want to be without home canned chicken!

[@grammym1643]

I love all of your recipes! I think I was one of those first people watching you back then!!! I think you had about 300 subscribers!💖💕 I recommend you to everyone, because I can totally trust your information and recipes. Every recipe has been spot on for taste! I have one suggestion, if possible to do. I would love a link to a pdf or a print option when you list the recipe below the video. I would definitely be making a notebook with all of your ideas, recipes, etc to keep. Right now I jot them down or save the video, but in an emergency situation, I sure would like to have it printed out.😊 You are the best, Pam!!! Thank you for all you are doing to help us be prepared!💗🙏

[@electramasterson8045]

I copy and paste them into a word document so that I can print them and save them for later. When I give away the bags I can give the instructions on pretty paper.

[@bonniesteffens2454]

I loved watching Dr Pam in fast motion lol …thank you for the recipe and the end product…so delicious looking ❤️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL! Thank you.

[@herballady4701]

What a clever idea!

[@An-G1006]

Omg! I have been wondering what the soup on your introduction is. I couldn't tell all the ingredients. The lemon slice makes it look so pretty. Thank you for showing it. 😀

[@patriciaanderson8556]

Love the idea! I'm thinking of freeze drying the servings along with some vegetables and creating the same idea for my family. The idea of putting them in the bags is great! I love the idea that I can just grab a bag and head out camping. I'd also use it for sharing with others and having a meal ready when I need to send something to a new mother, ill neighbor and not have to "cook", but can rehydrate! I'll have to test the idea out this coming weekend! I love your channel, you have such good ideas and inspire me to better organize our food storage and add to what I am storing.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Patricia: Some of the meals do require minimal cooking after rehydration, but that is basically it. Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@ChannelJGC]

How nice!! Thank you for this! You're an inspiration! ❤️❤️❤️

[@itzzbarb]

This sounds delicious! And an easy make even without making bag meals. Pat and Jim, thank you so much for all you do and for including the printed recipe so it can be copied and pasted then printed.:)

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@shastagreen8866]

What a great idea!!!

[@sharonhendricks9706]

I always enjoy your meals in a bag videos and I'm so happy to see how you put all this one together. I have some canned chicken but I think its with bones....planned on deboning for chicken and noodles. But I also have some pints of cubed pork butt and I think that might be tasty too. Thank you Pam

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sharon: It sounds like you have a great start. Jim

[@sandrascarborough1009]

I have found that noodles and pasta are a bit pokey and cause microscopic holes releasing the vacuum on the bags. I have also found if you leave the snack bags of other items open maybe 1/16 of an inch, they also get the air vacuumed out while not allowing them to spill their contents.

[@elsiedeleon4484]

Thank you so much for your fantastic videos! They are so timely and so very well produced! I can't wait to try out the meals in bags recipes!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciahart9750]

I loved the Mushroom Soup from last week. It is for sure one I want to keep and use. I just need to copy it down. But that Cranberry Almond looks good!!! That's the one I voted for. Thank you for doing these videos. They are definitely appreciated. The info you share is certainly worthwhile and I love the fact that you work with food safety rules always in mind, and you keep an organized, sanitary environment to work in. That is important to me. And frankly that food just plain looks really good. I don't blame you husband for wanting to know how soon he could eat it. I'm thinking about how soon I can get the ingredients together myself. Thank you for sharing this.

[@paularizzo5217]

Thank you. That Chicken, Rice, and Cranberries with Almonds looks so good. I've been making simple meals and this will go into the rotation.

[@TheBchughes]

Can’t wait to try it!!!

[@redsandrock]

Congratulations on you and your channel! You are remarkable and I appreciate all your hard work and thank you so much for sharing !!! So inspirational and wonderful advice! I love how you are so precise in all you share! 💓

[@RoseRedHomestead]

redsandrock: Thank you so much for watching our channel. Jim

[@mcanultymichelle]

I love these meals in a bag idea. it's Handy for my kids away at college.l will hand them a few.,and it's easy for them.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes it would be great for college kids!

[@fairytale_after_dark6696]

Hi Pam and Jim 👋 The meals in bags is a fantastic idea and so worthwhile. The lunch you made looked so wholesome and nutritious... I had a bit of drool 🤤 .... by the end of the video 🤣 Take care and all the best from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤ Paula.

[@carolbryant1458]

Try this: Cowboy Chicken Casserole, 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup, 1 tsp Chile, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 c. Dehydrated Rotel, 1/4 c. Fast beans, 2 T. Dehydrated green chiles, 1/4 c. Dehydrated corn, 1/4 c freeze dried cheese, 6 corn tortillas cut into 1 inch cubes. Combine all ingredients except Chicken and heat until veggies are soften and hot. Stir in chicken. Can be used in oven or cooktop.

[@TjTracyThomas]

I made the rice with cranberries and almonds as a side with a cornish hen. It was a big hit! Just dehydrated my first batch of vidalia onions to use yesterday. Thanks!!

[@ladyj.klmnop]

Why didn't I think to do this? You are a genius! Blessings to you and yours.

[@MeadowSweetLovable]

This is so convenient! Plus it sounds absolutely yummy. I'm going to cook this today. Greetings from Germany.

[@karenf14]

Perfect timing. I had pulled rice, cranberries, almonds , ugly chicken out of my "mini Mart" , and was thinking it was time to make rice, but would never have thought of using them together. Making this tomorrow

[@lynsmith2698]

Oh yum, I might have to make this for supper tonight. I only have about three pints of chicken left in my cold room too, so need to can more. Great video and congrats on three years. It’s been fun following you guys along 🥂

[@starfire8221]

Congratulations on 3 wonderful years. Your lunch looks so yummy. Will try this dish tomorrow. I’ve been saving the bags my groceries come in as they are just like yours even with the handles. Keep smiling.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sharon: Thank you! Jim

[@kittyshiflett2543]

Made this to sample before putting up several in the pantry. Very Good and will make more. Thank you for sharing.

[@babetteisinthegarden6920]

I thought I would just let you know that I made the chicken meal in the bag but everything was fresh and it was so good yesterday I made it using Turkey and that was just as good if not better thank you so much for that recipe

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad it worked for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@dianepettis8438]

I love these meals in bags! I can’t wait for Spring Break to have extra time to do some. Thanks you two! Blessings and good health🌹

[@amandabispo2949]

Absolutely beautiful!! You always amaze me with the delicious and easy meals you put together. Thank you both for all of your hard work....you've taken a majority of my food preservation worries away.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Amanda: Thank you so much! Jim

[@KellyS_77]

That sounds amazing! I bet it would work really well with canned turkey as well. If you're looking for suggestions for a meal in a bag, I'd suggest Biryani. Biryani is a rice based dish that has vegetables, meats (sometimes) and lots of spices (but not spicy hot). It's super flavorful, and one of our favorite dishes. PS: Can I just say that I love that lodge pot/pan combo cooker. It's such a great thing to have for space saving in the kitchen or multipurpose use while camping.

[@amsohn1]

Thanks, Pam, this is fantastic! Also, Happy 3rd Anniversary Blessings

[@starr1356]

I just got done putting cooked rice and homemade chicken soup into zip locks and into the freezer. Each one contains 2 servings which is just perfect for me. I don't mind having the second helping the following day. Thanks

[@debbiedennis5269]

Love this idea. Maybe a future suggestion could be some breakfast meals?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great idea. We can work on that.

[@susantreadwell1770]

That looked so good! I could almost smell it! I sure wish I could move as fast as you did through part of the video!! You are amazing!

[@sherrymiller4069]

Do you have a video of canning the chicken chunks from start to finish? I think that is the first 'meat', that I want to can. Thank you and Jim for the great and informative videos! You both are appreciated!

[@villagesteader3552]

You will loved canning meat…at least I did, it gave me a sense of control! I know, it sounds weird but, there it is. BTW meat is one of the easiest things to can! 🤓

[@gracehillgranny5445]

This looks delicious. I have all these ingredients on hand. I just bought 5lbs of silvered almonds for $4. I wondered what I could do with so many almonds. How long will they keep in vacuum sealing them? Thanks for another amazing shelf stable meal idea.

[@micheleeliason9627]

That's my question also. How long can those vacuum sealed almonds be stored without going rancid?

[@lindaSee89]

Looks good. I know you prefer fresh canned. For me though until I get a canner I can make meals in bags using canned meat, tuna, chicken etc and add cans of mushroom soup or chicken soup, rice, noodles, spices and cubes of Bullion, freeze dried vegetables to make similar bags like yours. I do have a sealer.

[@chelinfusco6403]

Thank you!!! I will be making these. It may sound a bit odd, but I like to add craisins to roasted chicken and roast pork. I love cranberries. Thanks again many times over

[@ChieftuckabuckawaysWife]

Mmmmmmmmm, it smells fantastic 😋! These are such fabulous plans to teach others. Thank you, Jim and Pam, for EVERYTHING you do for others. BTW, the Aprons are beautiful 😍!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much. I love those aprons, too! Natalie did a fantastic job designing those.

[@jrae6608]

I have all this, will be making tomorrow. Enjoy all your videos

[@sandynelson202]

I'm definitely going to make some of these! The ingredients make such a pleasing finished dish which I know everyone will love. I couldn't see how much water you heated with the bouillon cube to make the broth-- I assume 2 cups, since the bouillon cube makes that amount. I love your great ideas for nutritious, tasty, quick meals!

[@firequeen2194]

That’s a safe assumption based on her other videos. 🙂

[@valerief1231]

I genuinely adore this idea, I am going to go back and look for videos of you canning the meat, I have never canned before, but after watching a few of your videos I think I’m ready to give it a try!

[@valentinomwilliams]

Awesome

[@sheshejosey3596]

Great video. have you ever thought about doing a meal in a bag of all freeze dried ingredients? eliminating the canned items of fluids. for lighter and easier storage and travel

[@tillyg8858]

I'm going to try the almond rice chicken recipe. It really looks so delicious.

[@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767]

Congratulations on 3 fantastic years, Momma Rose‼️ ♥️🌹♥️ I must say you become even more lovely with each year. *What are your thoughts on using freeze dried chicken from a #10 can? I’ve not yet purchased a canner.

[@texassews535]

Thank you Pam and Jim. This recipe looks fabulous and I will just use vegan butter, veggie bouillon add the soy curls for the chicken, to make this vegan. It is a winner, I can tell. I remember when my younger son was in college, he was out of money and needed food. I fixed up a weeks worth of bags, like you just made, but using canned foods, whole onions, whole garlic etc. I included canned chicken that I had canned at the time and beef stew also. It is so nice when you can help someone in need, with something from the kitchen. Thanks again for the recipe.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Love how you adapted this for your own needs. I love what you did for your son--that is great.

[@jaxxon9]

Pam, what a wonderful idea for blessing bag gifts! The only thing I would add, would be directions (even for myself). Thanks so much!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome.

[@rosemarycollins4682]

Congratulations so happy for your channel I love you guys

[@denisedeane802]

Thank you so much for this delicious recipe. I made it for my husband and myself to see if we liked it. We loved it! I put up 4 bags for our pantry!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Denise: Sounds great! Jim

[@constancemcgowan5823]

Hi Pam & Jim! Absolutely love all that you do💯

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Constance: Thank you. Jim

[@hfhjoat8232]

l like this. A thought. If you don't have the equipment to can in jars, yet. You could use canned chicken meat and adjust the water, or even canned stock.

[@annettearmstrong8566]

I'm so excited to do this! Thank you for sharing how to do this.

[@loriseverns8363]

I just loved this idea. So nice so I have started doing it. Because of you I purchased it a nrw canner and dehydrator. I want a freeze dryer but out of budget, so saving.

[@sharon3108]

I made 4 of these and tried one tonight… it was DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for this great recipe, I am going to make and give many more. This recipe is a definite keeper, Pam

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Wanda6308]

I had never thought about meals in the bag. thank you, This is a wonderful idea.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wand: You are so welcome! Jim

[@luannstanton6436]

Thank you for your videos. I look forward to each one and am never disappointed.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much. That is really good to hear.

[@valorica3210]

This looks beautiful and delish! Definitely going on my pantry shelf.

[@leannekenyoung]

I love these meals in bags!! Sooo convenient and oh my word how organized I could be if I had 50 of them on the shelves!! I think it’s an absolutely fantastic way to use your already canned foods and a way to pull together meals without having to stress or even think about it! I’m curious how you work on keeping them revolving so they don’t get too old? Or how you will know if something has become too old because they are hidden away in the bags. So if a seal fails on a can or if a vacuum pack loses its seal? If you could share your methods it would be very helpful. Thanks again! I’m learning so much from you with regard to food security and preparedness!!! So much more to learn and I’m happy to report that I’m using my canner frequently and getting my pantry shelves filled with my own potatoes and veggies. Soon I’ll be attempting meats into the mix but I thought I’d conquer veggies first. You have made the difference between me feeling totally unsure of what I’m doing to feeling confident that I can do this. 🥰❤️🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@annelefevre9457]

MY mouth is watering!! Looks delicious. I want to make some. I just enjoy so much watching you do all the work on your you tube channel! I am amazed that you never seem to take a rest. You are such a good person to teach us so many ideas and then teach us how to cart those ideas to fruitation. (Is that a word…..I’m not sure!!!!). See you next time. Always anxious to have you return.

[@Esther-1914]

@RoseRed I bookmarked this to try. Makes sense to have meals ready. I have lots of canned meals, but not bagged.

[@rickharks4515]

Hi Pam this is Sue, hint, when l vacuum seal anything l do a double seal to make sure it is good and sealed, l Made a few chicken and dressing with cranberries but made with freeze dried chicken, they were good, only change would be is no dehydrated carrots, found them rubbery. For the life of me l can not wrap my head around the canned meats, l realize it is safe, but l can do freeze dried, maybe one day l will be able to do it or even try it.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I also double seal but do the second one off camera. Your freeze dried chicken sounds great with this meal!

[@wynnandawolmarans8972]

Love watching you. Lovely info & well presented

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

I’m definitely one of the ‘meal in a bag’ fans! This looks so good and I will be making it for dinner this week! I haven’t canned chicken yet but I have some leftover chicken that I will use. Thank you, this looks delicious!

[@tinyacres2827]

Love the way you plated the oranges.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you!

[@soniahenney9827]

That looks delicious easy. Great video!

[@annswann1941]

That looks great. Now I’m in search of your old meals in bags vids while I wait for some new ones! 😃

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I put the link to that older video in the description of this video.

[@playinatlife5778]

Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary! This is a great idea. I would love to see more of your meals in a bag. I love freezer meals, but who has that much freezer space? These serve the same purpose, a little more prep involved, but you aren't using that precious freezer real estate. Thanks!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Playinatlife: Thank you! We agree, freezer space can be acute. Meals in bags helps resolve that problem. Jim

[@berlygirl123]

Absolutely love your videos! I've heard nuts cannot be stored long term. Does toasting them or maybe putting them in the vacuum sealer help them last longer? Again, thank you for the great ideas!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Beautiful dish and ideas! Thanks to you both! ❤️❤️ ~Sharon

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome.

[@gretchenburton7184]

Thank you for teaching and inspiring. Great ideas!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Gretchen: Thanks for watching! Jim

[@tanyaperrin1218]

Thank you for this bag idea! Just a heads up that dollar tree has these bags three for $1.25 ( a little cheaper per bag and you can buy colored ones too). I’m waiting for our pressure canner to arrive but I’m also going to use this idea with regular cans from the store!

[@An-G1006]

I was thinking could use binder clips or clothes pins to close bags if bags are getting any damage from staples. Great video. Looks yummy. 👍