Showing posts with label Emergency. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emergency. Show all posts

Monday, September 6, 2010

Bread emergency - you can bake bread without an oven?

What would you like to eat if they were stranded without power? It could happen, can happen. A natural disaster, a collapse in the delivery system, recently tested, North-East or a terrorist attack against the infrastructure could leave you without power. Do not despair. You probably have a source of heat a stove, a barbecue, a fireplace, or a place for the fire to cook. (Never use a grill or cooker in an enclosed space.) In most cases you can find a wayTheir daily bread to eat - even without an oven.

Fry. Those indulgent raised, glazed donuts are fried. You can do the same with any dough. Serve hot with a little 'butter and syrup or honey and receive a treatment that the clamor for kids who, even without an emergency. Just bread, mix as directed and let the dough can rise. Instead, make bread, rolls or pat the dough on a counter until about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into wedges, separate theCuts and let rise again until twice as thick. Heat a frying pan, heat oil and slip the dough pieces two or three at a time in hot oil. If one side is golden, then turn the dough over. When the oil is hot enough, the dough should absorb little oil. When you have finished drying the fried bread on paper towels.

Boil. Bagels are boiled. Actually, they are boiled and then baked. You can form your dough into a donut shape, let rise, then gently slide them into a large panrapidly boiling water. Once the bread is hard, remove with a slotted spoon, let dry and then fry each side in a lightly greased skillet to create a crust and finish cooking. The advantage of this technique is that you can use much less oil (and oil in an emergency are limited) than frying.

it.'s right, even without an oven you can bake bread cheek. It 'easy to do on most outdoor grills. (Be prepared. Always have extra propane or charcoal on hand, butNever use an outdoor grill.) Baking requires heat from above and below. If your grill has a lid, use a bucket or tub to capture the heat and put down the bread. (You want as much heat comes from above, as below.) If the bread is hot and probably as a bit 'under-stick pan to raise her, a few empty tuna cans, an old brick almost nothing will work until nearby island, the heat from the bread.

You canPan on baking bread. Line Dutch oven with aluminum foil and place the dough on baking sheet or in the oven. Stack coals on the lid.

You can bake bread over a fire with two pans. Two pie tins will work for biscuits. To form a makeshift oven, put a large heavy on hot coals, a lid or baking sheet over the pan on top, and stack on hot coals. Do not forget, try as much heat from above and below to get there. (The trend is to have too muchHeat the bottom.)

A good place to practice these techniques is on your next camping holiday. You can become a true professional, unconventional bread while enjoying the treat of fresh bread while camping. We guarantee that fresh bread over the fire will be the envy of the campsite.

With a little 'fantasy you can bake bread almost without an oven. If you try to toast, most white or wheat bread recipes are nearly foolproof. Even without theEmergency is not wasted.

We hope that the disaster does not strike, but it's nice to know that this Fixin bread in the pantry can be used in an emergency.

This is an excerpt of an emergency pantry preparation and Outdoor Manual, the bread is ready for download for free.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Party Food Ideas - Easy Finger Foods

Finger food is the ultimate party food. No muss, no fuss. Just pick up a bite and continue to visit with everyone. Everyone loves finger food. Even kids love food they can handle; there is something satisfying about touching your food.

Serve them at parties, when you watch a movie or a sporting event, or even when you all get together to play a board or video game. Finger foods add to the enjoyment of your evening because they are just plain fun to eat.

Finger foods can range from deviled eggs to shrimp cocktail to entire meals made of these delectable little bites, such as tapas. Have fun when you select finger foods. Choose some cold dishes that can be made ahead of time as well as some that you can warm up at the last minute. Finger foods let you relax and enjoy the party with your guests.

If you want something elegant, spread slices of prosciutto with seasoned cream cheese and roll them up. Instant finger food! Simpler fare can include chips and dips, quesadilla wedges and even cheese and crackers. Do not let this simplicity fool you. You can also come up with some incredibly delicious finger foods like stuffed mushrooms and bacon wrapped shrimp.

Finger foods should be simple to prepare. You could simply roll up some tuna salad in a lettuce leaf or wrap potato cubes with bacon. Serve them with fancy toothpicks and they look elegant and sophisticated. Sprinkle deviled eggs with a dash of paprika and you suddenly turn blandly colored mashed eggs into a stunning dish that contrasts the bright red of the paprika with the creamy yellow of the yolks. It does not take long to come up with some tasty appetizers for your guests.

Finger foods also look best with some thought put into their presentation. Display them on platters decorated with paper doilies or with some curly parsley and cherry tomato wedges poised artistically among the goodies. It only takes a few moments to think of great ways to display your dishes. You put all the effort into making them, so add a few more minutes to make them look their best.

Recipe for Mini Deep Dish Pizzas

Young and old will love these small deep pizzas. They are great for snacks, kids' parties or anytime you want a fun finger food.

What You Need


1 pound ground beef
1 jar (14 ounces) of your favorite spaghetti sauce
2 tubes refrigerated biscuits
1 cup shredded cheese (you can mix both cheddar and mozzarella if you like)

How to Make It

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently so it is crumbled. Once it is all browned, drain the excess fat. Add the jar of spaghetti sauce and stir well. Let the sauce heat through for 5 to 10 minutes.

Open the biscuit containers and remove all the biscuits. Press each biscuit into a greased muffin cup. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of the biscuits.

Bake in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown in color. Pull them out and sprinkle each one with cheese. Bake another 3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.