Food Storage Recipes

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. peanut butter
1 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
2 T. dried whole egg
1/4 c. water
3 T. reconstituted dry milk
1 1/4 t. vanilla
1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 t. baking soda
2/3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
Combine first 7 ingredients just until combined.  (shortening will be in small lumps).  Stir together flour and soda; blend into shortening mixture.  Add oatmeal and blend.  Spread into lightly greased 9x13, bake at 375 for 15-18 minutes.  Cool, and cut into squares.


Ham 'N Bean Soup (without a ham hock)
5 1/4 c. soaked and cooked any dry beans OR
    3 (15 oz) cans any beans drained
6 c. water
2 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 c. dried onions
1 T. ham bouillon
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. salt (none for canned beans)
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 t. chili powder
1 (5 oz) can chunk ham, broken up
Combine all ingredients except ham in a pot.  Cover and simmer 30 minutes.  Stir ham into soup.  Bring to a boil. Serves 6