Home Sweet Home
A pantry full of canned goods?
In response to the current situation, many of us have turned to buying and using more canned foods as they have a longer shelf life and are an economical option. Bulk buying the same canned goods can sometimes lead to repetitive meals, but it doesn’t have to get boring. Get creative and see what you can come up with.
This item is available in full to subscribers.
Attention subscribers
To continue reading, you will need to either log in to your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account and connect your subscription to it by clicking here.
If you are a digital subscriber with an active, online-only subscription then you already have an account here. Just reset your password if you've not yet logged in to your account on this new site.
Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.
Please log in to continue |
Home Sweet Home
A pantry full of canned goods?
In response to the current situation, many of us have turned to buying and using more canned foods as they have a longer shelf life and are an economical option. Bulk buying the same canned goods can sometimes lead to repetitive meals, but it doesn’t have to get boring. Get creative and see what you can come up with.
Remember to keep canned goods safe as they can sometimes get damaged. You may look at certain damaged cans and wonder if it is still safe to use. Here are a few tips to help you decide if a canned good is too damaged and should be thrown away, or if you can still eat it.
*Heavily rusted cans should be discarded. They can have tiny holes in them which would allow bacteria to enter.
*If you open a can and there is any rust inside, do not eat the food. Heated or not, the food should not be consumed.
*Deeply dented cans should be discarded. (A deep dent is defined as a dent that you can lay your finger into, and these very often have sharp points). If the dent is on the seam of the can, the can should be discarded.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
This recipe is a favorite that just happens to focus on canned foods that many folks keep on hand. It is hearty and easy to fix. You know the old saying, ”If you can open a can, then you can make this recipe.”
10 Can Soup
2 cans ranch style beans, undrained
2 cans Rotel tomatoes,
2 cans minestrone soup
1 can green beans, drained
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can black eyed peas, drained
1 pound lean ground beef
Brown ground beef and drain well. In large stew pan, combine cooked beef with all remaining ingredients. Simmer at least 30 minutes.
Serve with cornbread.