5 Emergency Meal Kits For Your Food Storage || How To Cook Your Meal Kits

[@lynnchristensen4439]

Brooke I am going off topic here for a minute. I am having a biopsy this Friday and have had lots if pain. As you know I am raising grandkids. The reason I am sharing is because I was a bit down today and laid down in my bed and turned on you tube and there you were. A shining light with your smile. Thank you bestie for the cheer up. Love you and that wonderful family. Love all of the besties here❤❤❤

[@jerrieanderson2245]

Sending you healing thoughts. I hope you do well.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Prayers that you do well.

[@suel.9151]

Wishing you the very best! Hugs❤

[@sandy-pf9bb]

Praying for you. He is a good God.

[@jami29841]

Praying for you🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤

[@angelarothbauer8096]

We should all make 5 dollar meals to give away and call them Brooke’s blessing and leave them or hand them out all over the place - do a Christmas / thanksgiving blessing to spread the love and light Brooke brings us

[@adigmon]

Such a fantastic idea! I’m in…I’ll be doing that too!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

That sounds so awesome!! Together we can get through anything!

[@rangerannie5636]

I would, but the people in need around here only want ca$h. 💰 Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@sherrysawyer6819]

Brooke, you sons are so precious, appreciative, and well mannered. You are an amazing mom!💗 Great ideas!

[@sharonwilson6465]

Canned chicken is a staple in my pantry. I use it when I don’t want to cook chicken. It’s so convenient and tastes great. I also keep the pizza dough mix and a variety of boxed foods as pantry staples. Another great video. I’m definitely trying the homemade “emergency “ hot pockets. I’m going to make extras to freeze. I appreciate all of the time you put into your videos.

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

Libbys brand sausage gravy has the most meat of the canned options.

[@bridgetmarden3345]

I cannot thank you enough for your channel, suggestions, and ideas. As a handicap person (and only in my mid 40's) you give me so very many ideas and suggestions. I just love you and your whole family. Thank you Brook for making my days better. 🙏

[@tammifields4142]

💞💗💞

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I’m so glad!! Thank you for being an amazing kind soul!

[@bridgetharrison103]

I TOTALLY understand Im a stroke survivor just turned 52 and her meals are simple to do by myself I like the feeling of independence! Brooke gives us inspiration

[@adventurebythemile]

Trying to buy food is absolutely crazy. Canned meat like tuna, ham, chicken is great to store up on. I keep a camping stove always on hand.

[@firequeen2194]

When I started solo camping a few years ago at age 50 (lol), I found TWO Coleman camp stoves for $10 each on FB marketplace still in their cases never used. Score! Now, I still camp but one is in my emergency kit as a permanent edition as well as plenty of fuel. Yes, I’m insane. 😂

[@aimee2234]

You are amazing, Bestie! The meal kits for Blessing Boxes is genius. I love when I see a new video and that breakfast casserole looks so good they all do but I want breakfast.☺ Thank you for sharing and be blessed always, my Southerland Squad! xoxo

[@kristin.m.evans05]

The ranch powder would be a good alternative for the ranch dressing! 😊

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

I absolutely love your hair color it is inspiring me to stop coloring my hair. I love ❤ your videos you and your family are awesome 👌!

[@CroiaCallahan]

What’s really great about those, is you can fill them with ANYTHING! Reuben Cheeseburger Pepperoni Pizza Ham and Cheese Sloppy Joe Taco Cheesesteak Bacon, egg and cheese The list is endless!!

[@kayleenvoelker2358]

Great ideas!!

[@tiffanyb4764]

Chicken,broccoli,and cheese is really good too!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Yes!!!

[@chrisnutter6933]

I am loving your silver hair AND your dimples 😊 Thanks for the great instruction!

[@JaccETravels]

Another really good shelfstable super cheap quick dinner, and you can get it all at the dollar tree is a box of pasta, 1 can no bean chili and one of the packets of jalapeño Velveeta cheese, and a packet of cornbread mix. Cook the pasta add in the chili and cheese stir up and then bake the corn muffins per package directions for the side. Quick yummy 5.00 shelf stable

[@TheRiseAndFallOfJasmine]

I love these but one thing to remember if it is being used for a emergency situation you may not have any water or milk. So maybe add some powder milk or some bottle water with The kits

[@FindingMyLight]

this must be a southern thing to put jam with gravy and biscuits, done it with just biscuits but never with white gravy and hashbrowns. Thank you for these ideas, we are going through a horrible financial crisis and getting cheap ideas that taste good is always helpful

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I thought I was the only person that liked jam or jelly with their biscuits and gravy! Mmmm. Great recipes. I'm going to put some of these together for a blessing box that's near my house, its always empty. ☹

[@raisingmitchells1224]

Brooke I am laughing here in the UK that what you call ‘pockets’ are literally Pasties. Pasties literally were made for miners so they didn’t need plates (pasties here usually have more overlap of pastry as miners discarded that bit to not have to wash hands). But anything in pastry is good!

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

Pasties have a totally different meaning here in the USA lol

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

Pasties are something exotic dancers wear on their chest

[@colettebishop2173]

You pronounce those "paysties" though, the kind you eat are pronounced "pahsties". The thick crimp round the edge of the pasty had two purposes, Cornish tin ore was often found along side arsenic bearing deposits, so it allowed the miners to eat their meal, without ingesting toxic heavy metals. Secondly, they threw the leftover crust down the mine to keep the Knockers (malevolent spirits that live in mines) happy, so they didn't pull out the pit props or collapse the tunnels!

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

@@colettebishop2173 no we call them “pasties” because the are adhered to the chest. Google it

[@raisingmitchells1224]

@@AuntVickiesCraftCorner we’re not debating what you call them. We’re just saying what we in the UK call Pasties is different. What you call pasties I would call a nipple tassel. Nothing wrong with those. Ours is usually a bit tastier unless you get something edible. And I am from Devon (county next to Cornwall so we have mines) these thing have been our history for hundreds of years. I am sure someone from the US will understand long running history is something people want to share.

[@beckystone7994]

Great meals Brooke , my favorite would be the Bacon Ranch pockets snd the last recipe of Hashbrown sausage gravy casserole ! I love Libby’s sausage gravy it’s so delicious !

[@genevieve8873]

You can cook a lot of stuff on a gas grill outside. 40 yrs ago before we got a gas stove in the house I made our breakfast including the coffee on our gas grill lol Amazed the hubby lol I cook this way with rice a roni alot and those pasta roni boxes

[@tiffanyb4764]

You sure can! We have a gas grill (and a charcoal grill) with a burner on one side and we have a Coleman camping stove that has two burners and run on the small cans of butane. I live in Florida so we have hurricanes and we lose power for a few days sometimes a couple weeks. In 2004 I was pregnant with my oldest daughter we lost power for two weeks the storm went north of us changed patterns and came back around to us again and we lost it for two more weeks. It’s unpredictable how long we may be out of power. Before each storm we refill at least 5 propane tanks for the grill and we have plenty of charcoal for the other grill and keep stock of the cans of butane. We eat pretty normal with the grill and 3 burners. And we have a generator that runs our big freezer and fridge and freezer. I can cook pretty much anything on the grill plus have the burners. We just have to have water to wash dishes luckily our generator is big enough to run our well.

[@shenaluke]

All of these meals look good. i don't like the can sausage gravy, though, i would have to just use a gravy pack.

[@thenubalicious]

Pantry Chicken Corn Chowder 2 cans diced potatoes 2 cans chicken broth or bullion 1 can evaporated milk 1/2 cup potato flakes 4 Tbsp butter or butter flakes 1 spoon minced garlic or dehydrated Salt, pepper, seasonall to taste 2 5oz little cans or 1 12oz big can of chicken 1 can whole kernel corn, drained add 1 extra can any potatoes if needed Cook on stove or in crock pot until hot

[@alexachenbach821]

Hi Brooke.i am always happy to see you.😊thx for sharing 😊

[@vickiethompson9245]

Perhaps consider a video for emergency when power is out. How would those pockets cook up in a covered skillet over a butane burner, rocket stove, or over an open fire? Could be useful for camping too...

[@KristieShaffer-qb2cx]

I was thinking I might add one of those velveeta packets for the bbq chicken one too! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@lanedaw811]

That’s a great idea, never even thought of the packet!❤

[@sherrieoday6848]

Brooke, I think it is so cute how your youngest always smells his food before he tastes it…❤

[@karendixon7123]

That breakfast casserole is calling my name!! Yummy!!

[@CroiaCallahan]

Those hashbrowns are $1.00 at Dollar General…. and so good!!

[@maryconder7100]

You could use emergency no cook individual meals to put in ziploc bags to give to homeless. If you have cans, include a p38 can opener. You can buy them in bulk for cheap. We have so many homeless in Tulsa area😢 im always looking for ways to help

[@adventurebythemile]

I looked on Amazon and 4 of those boxes of Hashbrowns ate $25.99 Omgosh! I got to look at my dollar tree as much as I hate being around a lot of people.

[@geraldinelucas3143]

I think Sam's has the best price on the Hasbrowns but comes in a larger container then $ Tree.

[@shaunnasibbons5288]

❤ Hey Brooke 👋 .. Thx. For sharing another great video. I have used a lot of your ideas 💡 with emergency stock ups, pantry stock ups and budgeting. It has been a life saver 🙌 🙏 a few times. ❤

[@diannthomas7849]

These are some great ideas Brooke!! The only one I'd have to change is the one with canned squash. Id do it with beans, peas, or fresh squash. The good thing about cooking, is you can always fine tune for your personal taste. Thanks!

[@cty9205]

Yum! Great video, thank you for breaking it down and showing us how easy it can be. I have a Q--what do you think about using the chicken broth to replace some of the water for the pizza crust??

[@jennapennington6636]

It might mess with the salt content of the dough and make it not rise as well, but since pizza crust doesn't rise much anyway I don't actually know. Curious to see what she thinks!

[@rubyjones679]

Brook, I love how positive and happy you always are on your videos …I know it can’t always be easy to come up with content all the time and be so positive but if you struggle or having a bad day you never show it! I love your light and always look forward to your videos!

[@GardeningWarrior]

I have these type of "blessing bags" for families in our apartment complex ready to go with directions on how to make them. This is because my sweet "middle magpie" likes to tell her friends that we have food for moooonths....so when these friends need a hearty meal, they just whisper it to Magpie and she will come and "sneak a brown bag" for them to take home. For this reason, I have been "hoarding" the huge brown bags our walmart deliveries come in. She knows not to tell people what it is or who it is for and she is to never discuss it after she gives it to her friend. The certain adults also know I have extra food set aside for families, just in case. Thank you for sharing this.

[@annabanana71783]

Hey Brooke! Another great video❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you!!

[@tammyreimer1344]

Can you please give me some good tuna recipes and share some on your channel thank you 😊

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

I make tuna casserole, tuna melts and tuna salad. There’s also tuna Pattie’s that she did in a meals when you’re broke video. Tuna + box Mac and cheese + a can of veg is a good shelf stable option. Use the pasta water instead of butter and milk. It works in a pinch. That said….I’m out of ideas with that, for tuna.

[@jamesmetzler2031]

These all looked good. Question though: How would you make hot pockets and casseroles without electricity? Do you have a gas oven or a camp oven or what?

[@peggyward9592]

You can make a stovetop Dutch oven if you don’t own one. Get a frying pan with a lid, a smaller pan that fits inside it and three pennies. Set the small pan on the three pennies inside the frying pan. Put the items to be baked in the small pan. Cover with the frying pan lid. Place on the top of a kerosene heater, gas or charcoal grill or a propane stove. For months, I used this concept using an electric skillet to bake biscuits, cornbread, cakes and meatloaf. Make the meatloaf into patties for quicker results.

[@marybethsmith6458]

Those meals all looked yummy. Have you tried Chicken, bacon. Ranch pasta?

[@Wesleeytp]

Add a can of Rotel to the Mac & Chz!!😋

[@crescentmoon374]

never seen the squash and onions where I live, need to see if I can find some !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the good ideas, need to get started on these kits !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cathytheisen1815]

Or you could switch to can of peas.

[@christinaweinmangeriatrics1689]

Brooke I just found your channel a few days ago and I have been binge watching your videos. I made your beef stroganoff the other day it was so delicious ❤❤

[@kayleenvoelker2358]

You are going to love Brooke!!! She is the best!!

[@beverlybolden3401]

I was just thinking about seasoning for emergency meals and thought you could use a snack size zip lock bag and measure out the amount of salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, etc., and put the small seasoning bag in the emergency meal bag. You'd have the seasoning available and pre-measured in one convenient baggie.

[@bridgetharrison103]

I was thinking about the same thing good idea

[@susielisle922]

OK beautiful ladies...how about using a pill organizer for spices? They are about a dollar, have 7 compartments that snap closed. I think this could really work! I used to do this when camping many many years ago. I didn't plan for it to be long term but think it could. Whatcha think?

[@rangerannie5636]

Try "Nature's Seasons". It's a handy blend of all the spices you mentioned. I use it all the time! 🧂 Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@tammymiller5801]

We found the great value sausage gravy and its not too bad and about .60 cheaper per can.

[@bjudson59]

Hello, my family is from Wise county, Va and I was wondering if your Mamaw made candy? Whenever we wanted candy my mamaw went into the kitchen and made it. I would love to watch a video of candy making. I enjoy your videos and love your taste testers.

[@Kate-vt7zj]

Hey Brooke. I'm fairly new to yr channel, and absolutely love it. I'm in Australia and the prices/inflation here is sky high too. Keep up the great work. Love yr recipes. Some of yr groceries items are different to ours. But we can always substitute. And boy, yr prices are still so low compared to here. 😨 Take care. Mum of boys here too. 😘

[@mellisa9459]

Margaret’s vegetables are also preseasoned good buy always

[@FranCollins-f5o]

Some morning, try your hot oatmeal with peanut butter and maple syrup. It a nice way to switch it up, and adds protein with the peanut butter.

[@maryking1611]

And you could add any dried or canned vegetables with those meals

[@nancycarney]

I use biscuit mix and just make half the box to get 4 med biscuits. We love biscuits and gravy with 1/4 lb sausage or ground beef. Yummy!!!!

[@Cthomas5678]

Always love your videos ❤ I cook the same way but you are so encouraging and give me a lot of ideas!! Thank you

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Great ideas for emergency meal kits.

[@juliehill8292]

You're amazing and I can't decide which of your boys are the sweetest. Great ideas and not only were they shelf stable but inexpensive to. Great job ,can't wait for the next one . May you and your family be blessed abundantly.

[@tinashort9098]

I’ve never tried the canned squash but it looks good!! This whole video looked great!! God bless our precious Brooke and thank her so much for all of her hard work and dedication ❤. I’ve got some homemade bbq sauce that I’ve had for a year and I’m going to use it to make those stuffed chicken things!!!! How’s sugar booger Ryders elbow?? My daughter broke both of hers when she was 12, at the skate rink!!😢

[@Myfavorites877]

The canned squash with onions makes amazing squash patties! Add a beaten eggs and some self-rising flour and a tad of milk and fry up crispy golden brown. Yum!!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Any more filling ideas for refrigerated pizza dough? I've done several chicken varieties. Maybe taco or burrito with browned beef?

[@commentater4448]

Love love your hair. And, my ears kept hearing Emergency Milk-Its!!!!(meal kits). 😂😂

[@bridgetharrison103]

Love it!! We southerners do have quite an accent

[@MarcyHinman]

I'm into all your meals thanks

[@janallen541]

Love your channel….would love to see how you budget and manage money for trips and other things

[@lindawetherell6855]

Hi Brooke, I always look forward to your videos.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Yay! Thank you!

[@deniseginn5478]

Adding a can of that chicken to the bacon, mac & cheese is a GAME CHANGER!!!!

[@JeanetteParmantie-jq5xy]

I can do these emergency meal pockets if the USA gets in to another Depression, and take them to the street for people who are really hungry.

[@frugalcampermama]

How do you find a blessing box? I tried to find some on NJ to donate to but I couldn’t find them. I’m not sure if it’s a thing there. I’m in Tennessee until Thursday and I’d love to go get some stuff to put in. Every winter my husband and I help our local Salvation Army with their homeless population. During “Cov” all the warming stations and soup kitchens were closed. If they were lucky they would get a bagged lunch. We took donations on Facebook from friends who either donated money or sent products to us and we made care packages that the Salvation army distributed. We would love to fill a blessing box before we head home. We are near Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.

[@frugalcampermama]

We are leaving tomorrow so if anyone can suggest how to find a blessing box I would appreciate it so much!

[@cherylwalker6262]

I use water with all the cornbread mixes... They taste the same❤ Great video! Ready to try the hot pocket items❤❤

[@danasandlin2435]

Bestie, you are getting close to 100k subscribers--how exciting! congrats...dts/usa

[@danasandlin2435]

I thought the chicken bacon ranch pockets would be your favorite from your taster reactions...dts/usa

[@jolinethompson5180]

This is a good recipe to use up your leftovers. Put everything out on the counter and let everyone pick out their own filling ingredients. A little bit of this and a little bit of that and now you have made something out of nothing.

[@cathytheisen1815]

Hello Brooke, I use a black permanent marker and write the expiration dates on my shelf goods. Then I know what needs to be used before it goes past its prime.

[@michellesutton-luminoso9148]

Those delicious meals make me look forward to having an emergency! Question, if the power is out do you think you could bake the meals using a grill? Our stove is electric. We have a camp stove, but would need an alternative oven.

[@peggyward9592]

You can bake by using a Dutch oven pan. I’ve never owned one but used a large frying pan with a lid. Inside the frying pan put a smaller pan that is sitting on three pennies. This creates a slight gap between the two pans. Place the items to be baked in the smaller pan. Cover with the frying pan lid. I’ve used this method using an electric skillet and on the top of a kerosene heater to bake cakes, meatloaf, biscuits and cornbread. Meatloaf does better if it’s made into patties.

[@leegoforth8557]

You could use a cast iron dutch oven on your camp stove.

[@michellesutton-luminoso9148]

@@peggyward9592 thanks!

[@michellesutton-luminoso9148]

@@leegoforth8557 thanks!

[@joycepedercini3841]

I’d like to know where you get that squash so cheap! I looked it up on Walmart and a 14 1/2 ounce can is selling for $8.99

[@mandiesplace]

I just looked too! My Walmart has them for $1.42

[@Tamara_D]

Have you tried the ovaeasy dehydrated whole eggs? It would be good to add to the breakfast casserole and they're good😊 Thank you for the easy meals that anyone can do 👍❤️

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I haven’t! I have a few different egg options in my long term food storage, but I’ve yet to try them. I need to!

[@annmcclellan349]

Our dollar general has the boxed hasbrowns for $1.00

[@jjuju125]

I love when you do the meal kits!!

[@TheBryants2-mf1gw]

I love how Kylen (hope I spelled it right) passes out when he loves it

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

You spelled his name correctly one of very few lol

[@hello-vs4me]

Where did you get homes squash and onions

[@debbiegnagey2095]

I pray God will be merciful and give you a positive outcome to your biopsy! I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, Amen! .

[@angelarothbauer8096]

Amen!

[@adventurebythemile]

Love Sweet Baby Ray’s!!!!

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤looks delicious. I like the pockets and the biscuits and gravy.

[@candyeolney30]

Instead of bustin my son in law always says my foods smashin!

[@lindabeard488]

Brooke, you never disappoint. Really great 👍 job and I liked the heating of the bacon bits. Winner, winner. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@sharonsmart3984]

Brooke for the bacon chicken ranch you could add the velveeta shelf stable cheese packets. Have a blessed day

[@karenlyons3790]

See i was babbling and typing and to quick to send without proof reading... You will know what im saying... Lol😂😂❤

[@thenubalicious]

Pantry Chicken Corn Chowder Casserole 2 cans diced potatoes 2 cans chicken broth or bullion 1 can evaporated milk 1/2 cup potato flakes 4 Tbsp butter or butter flakes 1 spoon minced garlic or dehydrated Salt, pepper, seasonall to taste 2 5oz little cans or 1 12oz big can of chicken 1 can whole kernel corn, drained add 1 extra can any potatoes if needed 2 boxes jiffy cornbread, follow box directions add everything but jiffy into a 9 x 13 casserole dish pour mixed jiffy mix over top, spread evenly bake according to jiffy cornbread directions on box

[@gailreese4699]

I just got a wonderful idea . Why don't you just come and live with my husband and I and cook for us. Oh no I forgot he doesn't eat chicken . DARN It

[@brawyn777]

Off topic,i love your curtains in the background,are they homemade? Love your channel and advice ❤

[@wandahutchins222]

Adding the parsley right into the dough would probably add more flavor instead of just topping it on the outside. I'm not sure though.❤❤

[@geraldinelucas3143]

I just paid $4.79.9 per gallon for gas this morning. People tell me it is around $7. in the Los Angeles area. Groceries go up right along with it especially since so much is trucked and they are paying so much for fuel.

[@asnunez]

I’d use the yummy chicken broth from the canned chicken as part of the liquid to cook the rice.

[@tirshasmith5999]

Ryder’s ponytail scrunchie is giving me life. Going to wally world with my momma today for prepper meal kits. Love you guysssss ❤

[@susanlanderos5232]

❤❤❤ BROOKE WHAT ABOUT POWDER EGGS FOR SHELF STABLE. THOSE COULD BE GOOD FOR CITY RESIDENTS. IF WE HAVE EMERGENCY I HOPE MY HENS DO THEIR THING.😋🤪🤪😋✌❣🙏

[@cindaschuster6725]

Great ideas. Luv the shelf stable instant pizza dough idea.

[@yoursugabumps]

Not first!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Me neither!

[@ShannonMiller-ws6wu]

I love your meals. 🥰.... Plus,,, your funny and your family is great 💯👍

[@thenubalicious]

Pantry Potato Soup 2 cans diced potatoes 2 cans chicken broth or bullion and water 1 can evaporated milk 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes 4 Tbsp butter or butter powder 1 spoon minced garlic or dehydrated Salt, pepper and season all to taste add 1 extra can any potatoes if needed Cook on stove or in crock pot until hot

[@lisahinson4240]

I love channel...i swear I can smell what you are making....all the way in Destin,Fl You are terrific! Thank you!

[@rivahcat8247]

An addition to the hash brown casserole would be dried chopped onion. Add some to the hash browns while rehydrating them. As you might guess, I'm a fan of "scattered and smothered" at the good ole Waffle House!

[@MsMonica38]

When you make these to give to others, do you put in salt and pepper and spices? If so, how do you add them! Whole bottles or little packets? Thanks!

[@lisag2275]

Love you videos and your smile. Do you have any shelf stable meals that do not take water? I’ve been searching my brain for some. When our electricity goes out so does our water. I like to save my bottled water for drinking. Thanks.

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

You are so precious! I luv your recipes cuz then quick, easy and delicious. 😊❤❤❤

[@angelpurcell3156]

Fast question I might of missed you doing this but have you used the government canned potatoes before in cooking? I work at a food pantry and always wondered

[@CherylMoore-d7y]

I don't have Instagram. Could you please send another way.?

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

I had no idea squash came in a can! Got 2 in my walmart cart! That zatarans rice is over $8 a box here. Ill stick with rice a roni! This dish looks amazing throwing in some kinders carmalized onion butter viola

[@elisawhitcomb]

Never use the sharp side of the knife to scrape. It dulls the knife, use the other side of the knife to scrape.