Pantry recipes
Meals you can put together from the shelf-stable food on my lists, with no fridge and, for most of them, no power. Each one gives US and metric amounts, swaps from other pantry items, and allergens.
Stove recipes are outdoors only. Camp stoves and barbecues give off carbon monoxide. Read cooking without power before you light one.
No-cook
No stove and no power at all
No power neededBlack Bean and Corn SaladA no-cook salad from three cans and a few spices. Ready in 10 minutes with no power, and it works as a meal or a side.
No power neededChickpea or Tuna "Salad" WrapsMashed chickpeas or canned tuna with mustard and relish, rolled in shelf-stable tortillas. No mayonnaise and no fridge needed.
No power neededSoaked Oats with Shelf-Stable MilkOats softened in shelf-stable milk with fruit on top. A no-power breakfast in about 15 minutes, or overnight if your fridge works.
No power neededPantry GazpachoA chunky cold tomato soup from canned tomatoes, tomato juice and jarred peppers. No blender, no stove, good on a hot day.
No power neededTrail Mix Three WaysA simple base plus three variations, including a nut-free one. Portion it into bags so snacks are easy to grab.
Outdoor stove
One pot on a camp stove or barbecue, outdoors
Outdoor stovePantry ChiliTwo kinds of beans, tomatoes, corn and chili spices, heated in one pot on an outdoor camp stove or barbecue burner.
Outdoor stoveOne-Pot Rice and BeansInstant rice, black beans and salsa in one pot. The rice cooks off the heat, so it is one of the lowest-fuel hot meals here.
Outdoor stoveRamen UpgradeInstant noodles made into a fuller meal with canned chicken and vegetables. About 10 minutes on an outdoor stove.
Outdoor stoveCanned Salmon PastaSmall pasta with canned salmon, peas, oil and lemon. A one-pot dinner on an outdoor stove in about 20 minutes.
Outdoor stoveShelf-Stable Breakfast HashCanned potatoes browned in a pan with corned beef and corn. A hot, filling breakfast cooked outdoors in one pan.
Outdoor stovePantry Lentil SoupCanned lentils, tomatoes and carrots in carton broth, simmered for about 15 minutes on an outdoor stove.
Kids and comfort
Treats, warm drinks and breakfasts for children
No power neededNo-Bake Peanut Butter Oat BitesOats, peanut butter and syrup rolled into bite-size balls. No oven, no power, and a job children can help with.
Outdoor stoveHot Cocoa from Pantry PowdersPowdered milk, cocoa and sugar whisked into hot water on an outdoor stove. A warm drink for a cold, dark evening.
Outdoor stovePancakes from Shake MixJust-add-water pancake mix shaken in its bottle and cooked in a pan on an outdoor stove, topped with canned fruit.
No power neededInstant Pudding with Shelf-Stable MilkInstant pudding mix whisked with shelf-stable milk, topped with fruit or crumbs. A no-power dessert in about 10 minutes.