Quarantine Cooking: Best Shelf-Stable Recipes?

[ChrysanthiDream]

Been experimenting with shelf-stable meals that don't compromise taste or nutrition. Anyone have any favorite recipes using canned, dried, or preserved ingredients? Especially interested in dishes that utilize my garden's bounty.

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Tried my hand at a casserole using canned chicken, green beans from my garden, and a touch of cream of mushroom soup. Added some dried herbs, dehydrated onions, and garlic powder for flavor, then baked it in a Dutch oven. Not Michelin star cuisine, but gets the job done! You got a favorite canned meat to cook with?

 

[StarlitAtlas]

Can't go wrong with canned salmon. Makes a great addition to pasta or risotto. Ever tried making homemade canned salmon, EchoTangoFox?

 

[StarlitAtlas]

Anyone have any favorite recipes using canned, dried, or preserved ingredients? Especially interested in dishes that utilize my garden's bounty.

After years of tinkering in the kitchen, I've found that smoked oysters can be a deliciously unique substitute for canned meats. I whip up a mean smoked oyster and tomato pasta which relies heavily on preserved ingredients. The base is undeniably pantry-friendly: canned smoked oysters, dried pasta, and canned tomatoes. I toss in a handful of my garden herbs, like basil and oregano, to freshen it up and give it a bit of a kick. But ChrysanthiDream, if you haven't tried smoked oysters before, I'd say tread lightly. They offer a distinctive flavor, which isn't for everyone! In my experience, it's been a hit or miss with guests. Do you have a penchant for strong flavors? Or do you lean towards more neutral tastes?

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Smoked oysters, you say? That's quite a bold twist, and honestly, I'm intrigued! My palate is more adventurous than most, so a hearty smoked oyster pasta might be up my alley. Question for you though, have you tried smoking your own oysters, or are you devoted to the canned variety? Just curious if there's a noticeable difference in flavor.