After Christmas Sales!

This is a really good time to restock your food storage staples.   Smith's has a ton of 10 for $10.00. If it's possible for you to buy some extra things right now this is the time to do it.  Here is a list of a few items that you should be able to find on sale.

Peanuts - this is a great time for after Christmas items that may go up to 70% off.
Chocolate - for us Chocolate is a must have in our storage - now is a great time to find it on sale.
Soups - Smith's has them 10 for $10.00
Olives - Smith's has them 10 for $10.00

Plus now is a good time to purchase storage containers.  There are large and small ones, plenty of colors if you want to color code your storage items. 

Remember your food storage is so very important and take it a step at a time.  So that's it not too over whelming.  Keep a good inventory and be sure you have dates on everything so that you can rotate your items. 

Don't forget the paper products and vitamins. First aide kit and sewing kit. 

Here are a couple recipes from the Gluten Free Club and Everyday Food Storage. 

Zucchini Spaghetti with Lemon & Chives  gluten free




Ingredients:
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt, divided
1 cup light cream
1/3 cup fresh chives, minced
3 zucchini, rinsed, dried, and trimmed at both ends

Directions:
In a small jar, combine lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and shake until salt is dissolved. Then add cream and chives, and shake to blend.

Using the julienne blade of a mandoline, slice zucchini into long (cut zucchini in half if you prefer), thin strips. Transfer to a colander and toss with 1/2 tsp salt. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature, then pat any excess moisture with paper towel.

Gently warm the dressing in a fry pan to a simmer so it thickens a bit, then toss with the (raw) zucchini in a serving bowl. The sauce will warm the zucchini.

Chili Ribs  Gluten Free Tender ribs, perfectly balanced with sweetness and a hint of spice. Ingredients: 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup vinegar 2 Tbsp GF Worcestershire 1/2 - 1 tsp chilli powder 3/4 cup water 1/2 onion, finely diced 4 lbs pork ribs Directions: Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Put ribs into roaster (or slow cooker), pour sauce over and bake uncovered 250°F for 3 hours. Note: For milder ribs, omit chili powder or substitue with a GF spicy ketchup

Oatmeal Craisin Cookies This cookie is so moist and with complimentary flavors of oats and chocolate, this cookies is PERFECT for using your food storage wheat! Ingredients ⅔ cup butter or margarine, softened ⅔ cup brown sugar 2 large eggs (2 T. dry powdered eggs + ¼ C. water) 1½ cups old-fashioned oats (I used my instant and it was still good) 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt A 6-ounce package Ocean Spray® Craisins® ⅔ cup white chocolate chunks or chips Instructions Preheat oven to 375ºF. Using an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mixing well. Combine oats, wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add to butter mixture in several additions, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sweetened dried cranberries and white chocolate chunks. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Green Bean Chicken Alfredo Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions 1 pint canned chicken 1-2 Tbsp olive oil 2-3 tsp McCormick’s Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning 1 (15 oz) can green beans, drained (or about 1½ cups fresh beans, cut up) 1 (15 oz) can diced, seasoned tomatoes (whatever you favorite seasoned kind is), drained (or 1-2 large tomatoes, diced) 1 jar of your favorite alfredo sauce salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups (8 oz) fresh grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese (optional) Directions: Preheat the oven to 350º F. Cook your pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, drain and rinse your canned chicken. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add your chicken. Sprinkle the grilled chicken seasoning over the chicken and saute for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it into 9 x 13 baking dish. Add the chicken, green beans and diced tomatoes into the dish and give it a stir to evenly distribute the ingredients. Pour the alfredo sauce over the top and lightly mix it in (just enough to get the sauce settled into the pan). Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top according to taste and then layer with the cheese (if using). Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and all the ingredients are warmed through. Enjoy! Serves 6-8 people.