Pantry Meal Kits For Budget, Recession Proof Meals

[@shesinherapron]

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[@mikapeeple9738]

Thank you I was wondering about the recipe or seeing them made!

[@erinrich2600]

@@mikapeeple9738 so was I!

[@amandaorawiec5596]

Perfect I was hoping we would be able to get the directions and full recipes on how to make these!

[@monkmonkthemonkey2894]

@@amandaorawiec5596 ditto

[@kimgordon3695]

New subscriber. Really appreciate your tactical encouragement! We are so impressed with your pantry!

[@carolrodenbeck2381]

This reminds me of something I did before retiring ... I would put all shelf-stable ingredients including spices for week night dinners in baskets marked with labels Dinner #1, 2, 3 etc. and lined them up on the pantry shelves. I would just have to grab the basket, head to the fridge to grab the protein and head to the prep area/stove and start cooking. It's amazing how much time it saved after working all day! Kimmy, thx for all your great ideas!

[@countycalling]

That’s an amazing idea! Thank you

[@kimgordon3695]

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[@kimgordon3695]

& some ppl add 45min to their commute sitting in a drive thru because they haven't planned ahead. Lost time. Lost wages. LostHomeTime We budget ea Week by prepping meals/snacks & picnics. We brew coffee and tea's at home. We filter our own well water. and reUse our glass bottles. We paid our home off in 1/2 the time. Hope this helps expand options 4u

[@mmortensen5598]

I just started doing this. I look at my recipe and put any dry or canned ingredients in a brown paper bag with the meal name on the outside. Then I measure out the spices into baggies - any spices that go in the recipe at the same time go in the same baggie. Any noodles or rice get measured out into baggies as well. It's amazing how much time (and energy) pre-measuring items and gathering them up can save. I'll frequently make two of the same meal kit at the same time, since the ingredients are already out. We eat much better when I have some of these on hand for low energy days.

[@paulanelson1884]

Just a PSA I do this when we camp! I save my seasoning bottle or I have used medicine bottles! Put your seasoning in these bottles for each recipe and then you have your seasoning in sealed container!

[@shesinherapron]

Love it!

[@countycalling]

Great idea! I will definitely utilize this

[@judyjohnson9610]

That's exactly what I came here to say :) It was actually my first thought.

[@kaesch2770]

Agh, I should’ve saved my old prescription bottles. I knew there was something neat to do with them.

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Brooke from Southern Frugal Momma did a similar video about a month ago if anyone needs even more ideas. She also added the tip of putting the expiration date of whichever item will expire first on the outside of the bag as a sort of guide to what to use first in your rotation. Thanks for this video! So many good ideas.

[@ladyj.klmnop]

Awesome tutorial! 1. Jambalya: Boxed Jambalya, H2O, canned chicken and Spam/ Vienna sausage 2. Turkey casserole: canned turkey, cream of chicken soup/H2O mixed veg, dried cranberries, turkey gravy and stuffing mix 3.Mississippi Chix over rice: canned chicken, peppercini/juice, pkt AuJus, pkt Ranch dressing, ghee, Rice and h2o. 4. Oat tortilla: rolled oats, nutritional yeast, salt and H2O. 5. Tex-Mex filling: Rice-a-roni, H2O, black beans, corn and nacho cheese

[@sassyhappyplannergirl364]

Love these ideas, I am going to try some of them!

[@laurenj.5312]

I'm going to try #2. We already love jambalaya!

[@jessiebeasley3074]

Ohhh yummy ideas

[@amypletcher4411]

These are cool ideas too!! I have jambalaya rice mix that needs made, I will have to try with those meats! I make Mississippi beef roast but changing out for canned chicken or canned roast beef if you can find in stores around Ohio. Sounds like this would be good!

[@kimgordon3695]

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[@ruthwathen6876]

I volunteer at a food pantry, I love helping the clients along with stocking and organizing shelves. This video helps me to help clients with a meal plan with what they receive from the food pantry.

[@freeinghumanitynow]

I wish more food pantries would include seed packets in the food boxes. Gardening paired with food preservation is the most effective way to combat food insecurity.

[@pinkpixiepeony4407]

This would make an absolutely wonderful Christmas gift!!! Also a gift for someone who is ill, an elderly person, a person with no transportation, a new mom, etc. The possibilities of recipients and meals are endless!

[@countryinthecity3736]

What a great idea and also maybe our kids going to college or newly weds

[@GraceOfGuadalupe]

Wonderful idea!

[@mikapeeple9738]

I just did a bunch of freezer meals but ran out of room. This will be great to. I'm due in October!!

[@walnutcreekfarm9471]

Exactly what I was thinking! This is such a wonderful idea and the food/meal ideas are endless!

[@amypletcher4411]

My dad always ate random stuff. He was a single guy most of his life after 20 yrs married to my mom. He had a few girlfriends but towards the end he just settled for being by himself was easier. I am married but he had me as he put it. He turned 82 on the 2nd of Aug. And a day does not go by that I think of him. He passed shortly after he turned 75. Anyway, the point is these kits would be great for an elderly widow etc. My mom would enjoy these kits but she is in a nursing home with dementia. 😔😢

[@lorirussell6679]

Can of diced potatoes, can of cream of chicken, can of evaporated milk, canned ham, can of corn and onion you have ham and potato corn chowder, you could also do bacon bits and cheddar for loaded potato soup.

[@emilyaranda8907]

Another good one is a cake mix and a can of soda. You don't need any egg, oil or water for the mix. You literally just mix the can of soda into the mix and bake. And the cool thing is, you can mix all sorts of flavors of sodas and cake to create a new flavor.

[@bronzefox9035]

I tried that with our daughter a few years ago. That cake was very sweet and had a weird texture. It was ok for a quick cake but you would really need a cake craving to eat it. We tried it a few times with different cake mies and sodas. It was still a bit rough to consume. Great concept though

[@joanbelmont5450]

😂😂😂

[@joanbelmont5450]

@@bronzefox9035 exactly, it’s horrible! Don’t listen to this people. They don’t know what they’re doing.

[@bronzefox9035]

@@joanbelmont5450 NEVER will I every try that again.

[@dewdrop1321]

@@bronzefox9035 A great dessert is dump cake with canned fruit in dish & cake mix sprinkled on top. You do need butter, but butter powder reconstituted or melted ghee would both work. I've also made a fruit cobbler with canned apples or peaches in baking dish topped with packets of instant cinnamon oatmeal mixed with butter & brown sugar then baked. These both are good.

[@marylisageorge8739]

A small jar of pesto, 1Ib of Farfalle pasta, cup of Parmesan cheese. Great cold or warm. I add green olives for a cold salad lunch.

[@MsAudreyDavis]

Yum! 🤤😋😋😋

[@danniemcdonald4903]

WOW! I am going to go back and watch again with a pen and paper! So many good ideas. I have made up some spaghetti kits. Sauce (either bought or home canned), home canned Italian sausage or ground beef (optional), small can of mushrooms (optional), spaghetti. I also included a couple of bottles of water to cook the pasta. The second kit is a pizza kit. It has a packet of pizza dough, bottle of water, jar of pizza sauce, small can of mushrooms, jar of home canned Italian sausage/ground beef, shelf stable pepperoni, jar of cheese dip. If I had any dehydrated onions, bell peppers and tomatoes, I would add those. I'm working on a chicken noodle soup kit.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

What I love most about this post, (aside from your calming, endearing vibe), is that when the power goes out, or sudden weather events, etc. make a family need to scramble out of the house for safety, you can just grab that tote, throw it in the trunk and go (plus a suitcase and toiletries). It would take significant time to think of, and pull out of the pantry, all the various ingredients for several meals during a chaotic, stressful rush to get out, and with no lights to flip on to see what you're doing..

[@jessicapatton8189]

I had not thought of that! Very handy....as natural disasters bring these things to the forefront of our minds. Thanks for sharing.

[@Relaxation-Clips]

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[@donnann1001]

Would be awesome if you would add the recipes for us who do not cook.

[@carrieschnug9830]

Agree. I stopped watching, because no idea how to make them

[@J3nnbk]

The instructions are on the can or box.

[@ruthmanor70]

You've put a lot of thought and work into this video, Kimmie, and we appreciate you taking your time to make it for us. Thank you!

[@bettyblevins8085]

These would be great for kids going off to college that is able to do meals in their rooms or make up a box with these meals in them and give to newly weds or to a family that just had a baby. (Could do this with another family). Trying to think of kits to make for grandson in the marines.

[@melissaharpster3807]

Betty Blevins I was just thinking the same thing for college kids just leaving home. Awesome ideas.

[@K1mstube]

Yes!!! What a great college gift.

[@Relaxation-Clips]

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[@MIX-7-24]

Yes! My kids just moved out and I was thinking the same thing

[@RaechelleJ]

Yes kids going to college or having them cook for a night greats ideas

[@bdvs3195]

1.Can of chili, can of chili beans, jar of salsa. Make a good quick chili. 2. Pumpkin puree with a box of yellow or spice cake mix makes good pumpkin bread or bars. 3. canned mixed veggies (your choice), veggie broth, quick barley, canned beans(I like chickpeas) pkg of brown gravy mix makes a good veggie soup. 4. Oats, PB, and canned pumpkin make good cookies. 5. Angle food mix and canned crushed pineapple make a good lemon cake. I like the idea of having everything for a meal together, it would make it easy to see what you have and what you need when menu planning.

[@wendyb9786]

I did this for my family when I was going out of town for a week. each meal was in its own basket on a pantry shelf with the recipe. worked great

[@sammytheturtle5307]

Southern Frugal Momma did this on her channel a few weeks ago. I did this after seeing a few of her go to meals. It’s helped us for just busy nights and not knowing what to make.

[@ammerslo2632]

Thank you for the info... I'll head over & check her out. TFS🙌

[@joanbelmont5450]

She’s copying her videos.

[@lindaroller9612]

Another meal could be 1 can meat only chili,1 can pinto beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can corn, 1 can rotel,1 can diced tomatoes, 1 package taco mix, dried onions to taste,serve over rice. Could also add 4 to 8 oz of Velveeta cheese, and it could be served over Fritos.

[@heathersmeather]

Ooh, Linda. Canned all-meat chili is a great idea to get more meat in a recipe. 😁

[@MrsLeppek]

Great video! Here’s one of our favorites. Canned green beans. Canned diced potatoes, undrained. 2 Tsp chicken bullion. 1 tsp onion powder or 1 tbsp dried chopped onion. 1 pack of bacon bits (I like hormel chopped bacon), tons of vinegar based hot sauce (I prefer 2 tbsp franks). Simmer together 20-30 mins and serve over cooked rice.

[@michelleblock7752]

This would make a great gift for a newly married couple. I will be buying extras for my niece and her fiancé. I think a clothes basket would make a great presentation for it along with dish towels and utensils and maybe some mixing bowls.

[@kimcissell1905]

I had everyone bring their favorite recipe and started a recipe box.

[@joanbelmont5450]

You’re kidding, right? 😂😂😂

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

One thing that I was SO grateful for when I was newly married was a box of recipes from my mother in law. It was small enough so I took it with me when we moved overseas for school. It was so wonderful to have some go-to staple recipes I could take anywhere. I still use that recipe box and take it with me on road trips!

[@J3nnbk]

@@joanbelmont5450🤡

[@jessicagregory1398]

Thanks so much for the ideas! An easy meal we love is Pizza Mac with boxed Mac and cheese, jar pizza sauce, and ground beef. Easy and so good!

[@jessicagregory1398]

Oh and another good one is a box of Spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin. That's it! Mix together and bake according to directions on box. We do the cupcakes. So good!

[@mommatogummybear9671]

This is great!! I have a husband whom is totally blind and this would be very helpful for him. Labeling every can is very time consuming and can readers can be $$$$$. So this would help him know what goes together. Thank you.

[@terryruiz7417]

This is terrific! The church helps with food for those in need. These kits on hand, to give with basic food stuffs might be something that could be done. One meal that could be prepared without having to figure things out. Just seems like a relief for anyone, something needed just for one night, an unburdening.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I love this idea. I am working on making a menu of meals we really eat and making sure I have those items. We are well stocked, however, I am noticing that I don't have what I need for all our favorite meals. I make "meal kits" with leftovers in the freezer. I just did that last night. I save everything so one cooked hamburger and a little bit of green beans is now in a ziplock marked as "lunch" and what's in it. "Lunch" means one person, dinner is two or three. It's only my husband and I so that works for us. I love the meals you came up with! Thank you.

[@kimberlyweese8183]

Add green can parm to your spaghetti, pasta dinners. Hawaiian Haystacks: canned chicken, cream of chicken soup, crushed pineapple, rice, chow mein noodles, canned veggies of choice could be added. Layered dinner: rice, soup/chicken ( thinned with water or broth to gravy texture), veggies, noodles, pineapple. Cheese if you have it.

[@heathersmeather]

Kimberly, haystacks are a great idea. I forgot about those. I also saw a recipe for Alfredo using evaporated milk, flour and oil (for a roux), and Parmesan, garlic powder etc. In case we don’t want glass jars of sauce. 😁

[@shabrinaanthony2033]

I'm in shock. I can't stop watching. This is so amazing. Mothers are amazing inventive people.

[@ammerslo2632]

I went out yesterday. Bought all the products & have my kits ready. I can hardly wait to receive the recipes to drop in them... To give to those in need.🙌

[@countycalling]

I can a lot of meats in half pints because there is only two of us…this is such a great idea

[@s1sweetser]

These look like they’d be great to put together before a hurricane. Most of them you would just need a propane burner and water to complete - if your utilities go out in the storm.

[@riri12345678910]

That's a great idea. Also, do you have solar power options? Here in Missouri, they government is paying you to go solar by giving you a stipend to cover the cost of the loan of the solar panels. And then the rest of the loan you pay for solar is less than a monthly electric bill. Not trying to sell you anything, but it's definitely something to check out!

[@mama-mea6713]

yes!!!!

[@mommavan09]

These would be wonderful to put into blessing boxes!

[@lorig.7127]

This would be a great idea to create a storagebin full of meal bags for a wedding shower of an Xmas gift for young couples starting out. I enjoyed your meal ideas Kimmy. I'll be trying that alfredo recipe soon!

[@meanhe8702]

1). Chicken and dumpling casserole: canned chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, top with biscuit topping and bake. 2). Chicken noodle soup: bring to a boil as much chicken broth as you need using chicken bouillon, boil egg noodles, add canned chicken, and whatever veggies you want, or just a can or 2 of sliced carrots. And of course season to your taste, you could also add a can of cream of chicken or cr of celery soup to make it hardier. 3). Beef & gravy over mashed potatoes: heat as much canned beef as you need, mix and add a pkt of brown gravy, mix and break up beef chunks, make as much instant mashed as you need, serve along with your favorite canned veggies, top with some french fried onions. 4). Beef & mushrooms with noodles: combine canned beef, chopped canned mushrooms, cr of mushroom soup, a bit of canned milk if you like, mix very well, serve on top of egg noodles and green beans. 5). Sopa de fideo: short pasta, small bit of oil to toast the pasta, once toasted, add a can of finely diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato or chicken powder if you have it, prepared chicken broth, bring to a boil, turn heat down and simmer, add salt to taste, onion powder & garlic powder. It’s a smooth soup base so you may want to cook the tomatoes down. Serve with veggies and/or flour tortillas. A good lunch, a favorite with kids. 6). Broccoli cheddar soup from Bear Creek, prepare according to pkg, add pkg’d real bacon bits, serve with biscuits, it’s a good one to serve a dessert with because it’s a light meal.

[@jenmayl1613]

Great idea for teens, I try to come up with easy meals for mine to cook.

[@kimcissell1905]

I was a nurse working nights. My daughter could never figure out what to buy at the grocery or how to find ingredients to cook dinner on her own. This would have been great. I like the idea of gifting it too.

[@anurse4u219]

Myself as well! Was so tired and busy with working nights, I had an entire shelf and would base my shopping around what I wanted to make. I did weekly. May start again to help my teen daughter with ideas!

[@brg2743]

This would be a great idea for a busy parent with children who scrambles to get meals ready, or elderly who have difficulty walking on walkers trying to cook, or those disabled. You could open a store and sell these. The first expiration date of the items needs put on outside of bag. Market your idea. This would really help people.

[@Alli-lx6qy]

When I open dehydrated/freeze dried long time storage containers, I immediately put the contents in a ziplock storage bag and try to remove as much air as possible. I also add food grade, reusable desiccants to the ziplock bag. It helps extend the shelf life.

[@heathersmeather]

Good idea, Alli. I was thinking that I could use a food saver to portion out larger containers.

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

I love the idea of meal kits. Thanks so much. I will share this idea 💡 😊 with a friend and a cousin. May Jesus light up your world 🌎 🙏

[@pgtrish]

This is perfect for a working mom, get them prepped and have so many nights that you don't have to put a lot of thought into dinner! Love this!

[@shelbyandmargaret]

I'm really enjoying your quick, inexpensive food prep ideas. I intended to write down only five recipes but they were all such brilliant ideas I ended up recording eleven of your recipes. These meals are delicious, quick and easy , inexpensive as well as great prepping recipes. Thank you very much🤠

[@ladybugmom10]

This is great to for kids who are learning to cook.

[@lorirussell6679]

Bbq pork and beans. One can of pork, one can of baked beans, onion bbq sauce. Would go good with a Jiffy corn muffin topping.

[@toniugueto]

These would be great for hurricane season! I need to "shop" my pantry and see what I can make. Great video!

[@samanthastanley8544]

So many ideas! Sunshine State channel did a wonderful chicken pot pie recently..with a "Jiffy" pie crust mix! Which idk even existed! Cream of chicken Can of chicken Can of mixed vegos Was great! So many ideas from great homemakers or just "people in charge of feeding their fams"🙄 I recently did a batch of my fav soups and stews..from freeze dried! In mylar & sealed..bc the cost of the Bear creek & others are now over $7 a pkg in Cali!!! Then a few weeks later we did a big fam 8 day camping trip & I brought several.. Plus made up..breakfasts in mylar.. Oatmeals with milks/cream pwd, fruits, sugars..just add water! Pancakes..same..butter pwd..bottle of syrup! And dehydrated hash brown, egg, sausage scrambles! 2 were new ish son in laws I hadn't camped with before! They think I'm a genius🤣🤣🤣 I had 2 boxes total..1 had extra stuff.. Like spices, oil..etc..

[@DragonflyArtz1]

I think...start with your canned protein- (even Spam) and go from there. So many ideas!!! Even get those Hamburger Helper packs and substitute the protein. OR add Beef Stew to it. If you filled that bin with proteins- you'd be fine! Add a 5 Gallon bucket of beans and or rice, Then just start collecting cans of veggies. Food Insurance is the best because "if" you don;t need it for an emergency, you can eat it any time. Take it Camping or help out a friend in need. I think this is just brilliant! "She's in Her Apron" for the Win!!

[@tericandeloro4082]

You have so much knowledge and now more than ever, I can’t thank you enough for sharing it with us! You have a beautiful and generous heart that I hope will become contagious. We need each other to lean on too, and hopefully we will be able to help where we can so that nobody will go to bed hungry. 😢🥺

[@susanlawson5926]

I’m new to your channel and I feel as tho I have HIT THE LOTTERY!!!! What a wonderful idea!!! I stand and stare at the few things I do have and can never figure anything else that sounds good!!! NOW!!! IT IS GRAB AND GO!!!! Thank U So Much!!!

[@elizabethsczepanski2797]

Thank you so much for all these great ideas for the pantry. Another quick meal to keep on hand in a bag is a can of chili and rice.

[@heathersmeather]

Good idea, Elizabeth. Rice is a great extender for any canned soup or stew. 😊

[@jillgott6567]

I saw another channel have emergency meal kits. This makes so much sense.

[@tcctocrazytccarson7309]

Beef & Tomatoes over Rice: Canned Beef and Stewed heated in a pan, S&P to taste. Sreve over cook rice. Green Beans for a side, seasoned with onion & garlic powder, S&P

[@OkieJammer2736]

💜💚💙 Wowww. Blown away! In less than 18 minutes, you've crammed more than most channels' 10 videos. (Did I say, 'Wowww'?) Took lotsa notes. 😊 Thanks so much!

[@nicolemyers4584]

You did such a good job for this. My family is a family of 8 who goes cross country camping in a tent. Next summer we are going for 6 weeks. I use just a camping stove and 2 pots or a car crockpot for lunches. I had about ten meals, but you gave me so many more.

[@kimberlyspurr6955]

This is such a great video! It's hard to stare at the cans and figure something out to eat...very smart ;)

[@wildshadowstar]

I live in central Kentucky and know that a good portion of eastern Kentucky has been hit with devastating flooding. Electric company crews are having trouble getting in to restore power, so these types of meal would be great. I know many Kroger stores and other places are collecting shelf stable foods to donate.

[@darlenem4940]

Thank you Kimmie. This video took time and thought to make. I really like these ideas. I run a karma box pantry and maybe if I put some of these ideas in bags ready to go, some of the items I have will move faster so they don't expire. You truly are amazing. Thank you. Plus it's just great to have these ideas for dinner when you don't know what to have

[@debrasaldana2134]

This be great for a wedding shower.

[@gisellegomez2092]

I love this idea❤️ I live in California and this gives me an idea for my emergency food box just in case of an emergency. Thanks you ☺️💕

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

This is a perfect idea for those living in hurricane states.

[@Chelle-kd1po]

This is a great idea for Blessing Boxes! Thank you!

[@kimcollins9462]

Great idea for family is need, like someone else said. I canned homemade sloppy Joe sauce today, you could do that as well with some canned or dehydrated beef, and make your bread or even use the muffin mix. And a Mexican corn bread, with beef, corn and cheese and your Mexican seasoned. So many wonderful ideas. You are fantastic Kim. God bless

[@lorita3488]

I would like to put together this in a kit: Darlene's favorite - Spanish Rice: Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice 1 small can tomato sauce & 1 can water or just 1 regular can of tomatoes. 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1/4 cup bell peppers, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 tsp. L & D seasoning or 1/2 tsp. chili powder Recipe instructions: Brown rice, ground beef, bell peppers & onion in large skillet with lid. Add 1 can tomato sauce & 1 can water or 1 regular can of tomatoes (I use a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies). Add L & D seasoning or chili powder. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. to go with it usually make corn bread Darlene's favorite - Corn Bread Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. sugar. 1 cup cornmeal 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/3 cup oil Recipe instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift together.... 1 cup flour, 1 tsp. salt, 3 1/2tsp. baking powder, and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Mix in 1 cup cornmeal. Set aside. Combine 1 egg, 1 cup milk and 1/3 cup oil. Add dry ingredients, stir till moistened. Bake in greased 9 inch square pan. Bake in 450 degree oven for 25 minutes.

[@reneebekas8977]

This is a great idea! Clearly I need to catch up on my Kimmy! Rather than waste all those expensive ziplock bags,I’m going to reuse some of the single use plastic bags I keep getting from the store when I constantly forget my reusable bags. Thanks Kimmy! You’re the best ❤️❤️

[@judyjohnson9610]

You could reuse those Ziploc bags many times for this purpose. And you can see through them.

[@danacobb2229]

I would LOVE to have the spices and recipes that you add to these to make them!! I am struggling here with meal ideas and money is getting tight!! Thank you!

[@RaeC]

My family is so picky, But I can definitely put meals together just not the great variety you could. This is a great idea. I like that you added desserts. I would love vegetable based recipe ideas on a budget. I’m not vegetarian, but the cost of meat is so high I’m looking for other options. Enjoy the day.

[@ladyj.klmnop]

Wal-mart carries a variety of canned meats. One can of "keystone" meat usually lasts for 2-3 casserole/soup meals... just meat and salt!

[@leghornlife]

I have a husband and 2 daughters, they are so picky! No beans, no canned meat, no pineapple, no tuna. No instant potatoes. God has challenged me as mamma and wife! 😂

[@ladyj.klmnop]

@@leghornlife wow, that's a challenge, indeed... Gby!

[@amypletcher4411]

@raec my family is picky to and I get it but if they are hungry enough and there are no options, they get what they need not necessarily what they want. Hopefully we don't get that way but we don't know what tomorrow will bring.

[@amypletcher4411]

@@leghornlife I'm right there with you. My daughter 16 eats several of those Ramen noodle kits. I guess I would have to stock up on those for her. Lol!!

[@ammerslo2632]

I NEED this! I am Soooooo glad! You did these for us! I love these for myself for quick meals BUT ALSO to quickly just gift for a friend in need. Thank you...🙌

[@amypletcher4411]

Kimmy!!!!! This video of recession food kits or emergency kits were AMAZING!!!!! I am saving as well as going to try them so I know what my family likes and doesn't like before I pack away for that time. We bought some 25 year meal kits and some look good but I'm on the fence about flavor. I know all these won't have that long of shelf life but it would work in a pinch. Awesome girl!! Can't wait for you to cook them for us so we see them done. Thank you Kim!!

[@annapower9799]

This looks like an awesome gift idea for a student going to college or university along with a slow cooker!

[@riri12345678910]

This video means so much to me. You're saving lives. Thank you so much.

[@derekrichard9189]

Just found your channel from living on a dime video year ago … loving these looking like I’ve got some binge watching to do

[@anamseanda]

I do something similar and one thing I do is laminate the recipe cards (you can get self sealing ones at many stores). That way I can reuse the cards multiple times and sort by recipient/person or families the kit(s) is/are intended for.

[@heatherkesner8096]

Great video! I'm going to rewatch later so I can write all these down. Also great idea for my son that is in Boy Scouts. Can be made while camping!!

[@laurahill2272]

I have been curious what I could come up with from my pantry. This has helped a lot. Thank you!

[@janetbusch6517]

oh this is wonderful of you....never thought of this but my family will be doing a few of these this weekend to put in our local blessing boxes. some people don't know how to make easy recipes so this is great! im going to add your channel on the recipe cards so they will be able to get easy cooking tips from you too!

[@susanmitchell9702]

This would be such a great idea for food pantries and to donate to families in need.

[@kendrafullofjoy]

This is gold! I'm thinking about dropping some meal kits at local pantry.

[@grinning_owl]

Canned Chicken, Cornbread Stuffing (or Stove-Top Stuffing), Le Seur Peas, and Cranberry Sauce (or Apple Sauce). Canned Ham, Yams, Mac&Cheese, Green vegie and/or yellow vegie.

[@rinamorgan8795]

I really like this idea because the times you will likely use these kits... you're not going to want to have to think about recipes and balancing your rations. Definitely going to reorganize some of the prepper pantry into bags. Thank you.

[@vivianamaya2004]

I love this video, I’m going to add one baggie to each of our cars to have in case we need it. It’s perfect. Thank you

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Greetings from East Texas! These Meal Bags bring back fond memories from when I was a kid! We did something similar in my Family. Thank you for sharing

[@beatriceannbaker3350]

Bushes has some really good chili bean in cans too. I like the organization part of this. Good idea!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Seriously the most random thought! I wish you could come organize my KZbin video output with the little post it. But instead I’m just sitting here watching you!

[@gloriaelswood8762]

Where do we get the recipes? I have food storage but LOVE this idea! I only cook following recipes. Not adventurous at all need recipes!

[@rebeccatidwell7397]

I love that you featured some freeze-dried ingredients from THRIVE Life. That's mostly what I store for my emergency food. Love having cheese, yogurt and sour cream in my food storage!

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

Great video and awesome for those who are stretching their budgets! The comments on here were also great to read and full of even more ideas :)

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

1.) Clam chowder could be good, canned clams, evaporated milk, canned potatoes, evaporated onions and celery 2.) Linguine with clam sauce, canned clams, linguine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pasta sauce, dehydrated oregano and garlic 3.) Thai chicken coconut soup, canned chicken, Thai curry from a packet, canned carrots, mushrooms, dried cilantro, ginger and garlic, canned coconut milk, water chestnuts 4.) Asian stir fry, package of Asian rice, canned carrots, jar roasted red peppers, canned baby corn, water chestnut, canned bean sprouts, chicken broth, dehydrated cilantro, garlic and ginger, use the chicken broth to make the rice and stir fry the other Ingredients in sesame seed oil

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

Thought of one more, Maryland crab soup- cans of crab meat, canned green beans, potatoes, carrots, dehydrated onions, beef broth, dehydrated garlic, oregano and Old Bay seasoning, canned corn and mushrooms, diced tomatoes, ladle into oven proof bowls and top with bisquick packet you only mix with water mmmm

[@heathersmeather]

@@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647 awesome ideas! My husband brought home some canned crab recently and now I have an idea what to do with it. 😁

[@Rbbrrmqn146]

Ty, ty, ty!!! I LOVE this whole concept!! Meal kits are all the rage but so pricey and the quality of what they send goes downhill very soon after you start with them. Thx!!!!

[@heatherj3030]

This is perfect! I really need to rotate out my current canned foods and I lack inspiration using them. Thanks Kimmie!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

We have blessings boxes in our town where you can drop off or pick up food. These would be great for that!

[@troybailey6268]

If you can get ahold of them I highly recommend Ranch Style Beans. They are found in the canned bean section with Busch's beans. They have a black label. They are heavy seasoned like a texmex style and can be used in many different ways. Good to have on hand when seasonings run low because it packs a powerful punch. Throw in some some hamburger or smoked sausage with corn bread. Drain and save the juice, make beef and bean enchiladas and use the juice for a replacement of enchilada sauce. A couple of cans with rice makes a pretty tasty beans and rice don't even need to add meat to it, and yes you can use the rice in a bag or flavored boxed rices like Spanish rice. Or just eat straight out of the can.

[@kimmyhenson9799]

I've been doing this for a while now and have converted our family favorite meals into shelf stable meals. I use my home canned meats most of the time. I have had so much fun creating these meals and helping my neighbors and friends to also convert their family favorite meals into shelf stable meals! Love love love this! ❤

[@joanbelmont5450]

Sodium, sodium, oh glorious sodium! 😂😂😂

[@marlapalmer2725]

Absolutely love these! Especially good for those of us that do not know how to cook well. Great for kids just moving out on their own as care packages!

[@kathydejesus4813]

great I deal for different families or neighbors around the holidays that maybe struggling a little or r just in need. also to barter with someone in exchange of something that they may have that u maybe in need of. good way to take part of a potluck for church functions or family reunions.

[@TheQuietWitch]

I would love to see more of these!!

[@boymomkelly6378]

I love this video! I might save space by putting the mac n cheese contents into ziplock bags and getting rid of the box

[@michellemonteagudo4944]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m still learning to stockpile and this helps to create meals !

[@BetsyReitzel]

Add tuna to the green bean casserole and it's a complete meal. I make a double batch of green bean casserole and add 2 cans of tuna (and cheese). My husband and 4 teenage sons love it! We also do a lot of mac and cheese based dinners (Mac and cheese, meat, veggie). Ramon noodles and powdered cheese with give you a alfredo variation. Our favorite was to add summer squashes to it

[@elaineh7993]

Hi Kimmy! Lots of 2 gallon bags on Amazon. I'm sure you know but just in case, wanted to mention this cos I always get mine there for my big family! Much more economical! Good show!

[@countryinthecity3736]

I get my box of 10 at dollar tree. 2 1/2 gal bags

[@lorita3488]

I put together a 2 1/2 gallon zip-lock bag for Taco soup except for the beef since I didn't have any canned or freeze dried: Taco Soup INGREDIENTS: 1 can kidney beans 1 can navy or pinto bean 1 can Black Beans 1 can cannelloni beans 1 can corn 2 cans diced tomatoes (& garlic & basil) 1 pkg. taco mix 1 pkg. original Hidden Valley ranch dressing 1 lbs. ground beef browned & crumbled DIRECTIONS: Mix everything together & cook on medium heat on stove for 1 1/2 hours or in crock pot for 4 to 5 hours on low

[@gmamabear3619]

Is there a list of the recipes anywhere? Sometimes I need to know how long to cook, the "spices" to drain or not to drain the cans, etc. Thank you :)

[@nataliedelarocha5848]

Thus is a wonderful idea to give to others who may be in need. I will be doing this for the family as well I noticed that if I'm sick my husband orders out🤷‍♀️

[@arleneneme]

Such a great idea coordinating ingredients and written instructions! Thank you!