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Cranberry Chicken Rice (lower sodium):

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
2 Tbsp dried veggie flakes or freeze dried mixed vegetables
2 Tbsp+2 tsp dried cranberries
1 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
1 tsp Parsley
1 tsp diced dried onion
1/2 tsp granulated garlic

Also take a 3-5 oz. can of chicken with you.

Add the chicken and its liquid into the freezer bag, and 1 1/4 cups boiling water. Stir well and put into a
cozy for 10 minutes. Fluff up and add salt, if desired, to taste.
Serves 1.

Rice Dinner Recipes



Beef & Onion Trash-erole (
vegetarian):
In a quart freezer bag put:

1 cup instant rice
1 Tbsp diced dried tomatoes
1 Tbsp "Beef" flavored TVP
1 Tbsp diced dried shallots (or use onions)
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tsp French Onion Dip Mix

Add 1 1/4 cups boiling water. Stir well and seal. Put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Fluff up.
Serves 1.


Broccoli Walnut Chicken Rice:


In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant brown rice
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp dried broccoli
1 Tbsp dried onion
2 Tbsp diced walnuts
1 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
2 tsp chicken gravy (organic preferred)

Also take:
3 ounce can of chicken
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Add the oil, the chicken with it's broth and 1 cup boiling water. Stir well and put in a cozy for 15 minutes. Stir again and top with cheese.
Serves 1 large appetite.


Spicy Black Beans & Rice:

In a quart freezer bag put:
3/4 cup instant rice
2 Tbsp cooked and dehydrated black beans
1 Tbsp diced dried bell peppers
1 Tbsp dried sweet corn
3-4 tsp Black Bean dip mix

Also take 1 ounce cheddar or Pepper jack cheese. (The string cheese size packs work well)

Add 1 cup + 2 Tbsp boiling water and stir well. Seal and put in a cozy for 10-15 minutes. Add in the cheese diced up.

Serves 1.

Shiitake and Beef Rice:

In a quart freezer bag put:
1/2 cup rice
1/2 tsp beef bullion
1 tsp dried onion
1/4 cup dehydrated top round, diced up
1/4 cup dehydrated shiitake mushrooms, crumbled

Also take 1-2 packets of soy sauce (regular or lite)

Add 1/2 cup boiling water, stir well and put in a cozy for 10 minutes.
Add soy sauce to taste.

Serves 1.

Notes:
This would also work well with dried carrots added. You can use dried hamburger gravel or Hamburger TVP instead of the meat called for.

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Classic Recipes

These are recipes that date back to the start of the website. Enjoy!

Creole Albacore: 
In the first quart freezer bag put:
2 cups instant white rice

In a second quart freezer bag put:
1/4 tsp mesquite seasoning
1 dash ea garlic powder and black pepper
1 tsp dried onion
2 Tbsp dried bell pepper
1 pouch spaghetti sauce powder (found in the packet aisle)

Also take:
1 pouch albacore fillets
1 packet soy sauce
1 packet lemon juice
1 packet hot sauce (Franks)

Add the packets to the 2cnd freezer bag of dry spices and 1/2 cup hot water and mix well, add fillets and place in bottom of cozy.
Add 2 cups boiling water to rice, place in cozy on top of fillets. Put in cozy 15 minutes.
Divide fish, sauce and rice between the two bags and enjoy!
Serves 2.
Thanks to Perk (now Grizz) for the recipe. This is a recipe that eating in a lightweight bowl would work well for dividing up.


Cheezy Chicken and Corn:
In a quart freezer bag put:
2 cups instant rice
1/4 cup freeze dried corn
3 Tbsp cheese sauce powder
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
2 tsp dried chives
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crumbled up
black pepper to taste
salt to taste

Also take:
1 7 ounce pouch chicken
1 packet or 1 Tbsp olive oil

Add chicken, oil and 2 1/4 cups boiling water. Stir well, and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Stir before eating
Serves 2.


Orange Rice w/ Salmon:

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 1/2 cups instant rice
2 tsp low sodium chicken bullion
1 Tbsp dried orange peel
1 tsp orange flavor Crystal Light®

1/2 cup chopped unsalted pecans, toasted
2 Tbsp dried onion
2 Tbsp parsley flakes

Also take:
1 3 ounce pouch pink salmon

Add salmon and 1 1/2 cups boiling water, stir well and put in a cozy 10 minutes. Stir again and serve.
Serves 1-2.

 
Veggies, Beef & Rice (Low Sodium):

In a quart freezer bag put:
2 cups instant rice
1/4 cup freeze dried vegetables (mixed works well)
1/2 cup dried hamburger
2 tsp low sodium beef bullion
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried thyme

Also take 1 ounce Swiss cheese.

Add 2 2/3 cups boiling water, stir well and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Top with Swiss cheese.
Serves 2.

 Creamy Mushroom Rice (Vegetarian):

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
2 Tbsp freeze dried white mushrooms (crumbled up)
1 Tbsp dry milk
1/2 package Knorr® Wild Mushroom & Chive Soup mix.

Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water, mix well. Put in cozy for 10 minutes. Stir well and eat.
Serves 1. 
This recipe can be stretched to feed 2 hikers by adding 1 cup more rice,the other half pkg of soup mix, 1 cup more water and 1 Tbsp more milk. Higher in sodium, this meal is creamy and filling.


Creamy Chicken With Rice:

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
1 packet Lipton Cup A Soup® Cream Of Chicken soup mix (the 1 cup of water type)
1 Tbsp dried onions
pinch of granulated garlic
pinch of dried parsley

Also take a 3-5 oz can of chicken.
 
Add 1 cup boiling water & chicken (liquid and all), stir well, put in cozy for 10 minutes.

Serves 1.
Notes: If you cannot find the Lipton brand you can use 2-3 Tbsp of other dry soup mixes. Adding a packet of salsa is a good twist.

 
Creamy Chicken With Rice #2:

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 1/2 cups instant rice
1/3 cup dry milk
1 pkg Erin Traditional Cream Of Chicken soup mix® (Found at Cost Plus World Market)

Also take a 3-5 oz can of chicken.

Add chicken (liquid and all) and 1 1/2 cups boiling water, and stir well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes in a cozy.
Top with Parmesan cheese on top, and add in  freeze dried mushrooms if desired.

Serves 2.

 

Creamy Leek Chicken Rice (vegetarian):

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
3 Tbsp Knorr® Leek Soup Mix (half a package)
1 Tbsp dry milk
1 Tbsp dried veggie mix or mixed freeze dried veggies

Also take a 3-5 oz can of chicken.

Add the chicken (liquid and all) and 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp boiling water. Mix well and put in a cozy for 10 minutes.
Serves 1.

 
Curry Lentils With Rice (Vegetarian):

You will need 2 quart freezer bags.

In the first put:
1 cup instant rice

In the second put:
1/2 cup Curry Lentil soup mix

Add 1 cup boiling water to the rice, and 2/3 cup boiling water to the lentils. Pop into a cozy for 10 minutes. I like to put the lentils on top of the rice. (Roll the bag down a bit, and make a bowl)
Serves 1.

 
Split Peas With Rice (Vegetarian):

You will need 2 quart freezer bags.

In the first put:
1 cup instant rice

In the second put:
1/2 cup Split Pea soup mix

Add 1 cup boiling water to the rice, and 2/3 cup boiling water to the Split Peas. Put into a cozy for 10 minutes. I like to put the lentils on top of the rice. (Roll the bag down a bit, and make a bowl)
Serves 1.

 
Cheesy Rice (Vegetarian):

In a quart freezer put:
1 cup instant rice
2 Tbsp dry milk
2 Tbsp cheese sauce powder

Add 1 1/8 cups boiling water to the bag and stir very well. Let sit in a cozy for 5 minutes, then stir well again.
Serves 1. Top with Italian bread crumbs on top.

 
Rice & Beans (Vegetarian):

In a quart freezer put:
1/2 cup instant rice
1/3 cup instant refried beans (brown or black)
1 Tbsp dry onion

Tape onto this 2-3 salsa packets and 2-3 Parmesan cheese packets.

Add 1 cup boiling water and stir very well. Put in a cozy for 10 minutes, stir again and add salsa.
Serves 1.

 
Chicken Diablo Rice:

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
1/4 cup freeze dried corn
1 package tomato Lipton's® Cup-a-Soup or 2-3 Tbsp of other brands
2 tsp chili powder

Take one 3-5 oz can of chicken also.

Add chicken with liquid and 1 cup boiling water. Stir well and put in cozy for 10 minutes.
Serves 1.
Thanks to CyndiH for this recipe!

 
Pizza Rice (Vegetarian):

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
1 Tbsp dry bell pepper flakes
1 Tbsp dry onions
1 Tbsp dried mushrooms

Also take:
one 4 to 5 oz package of Boubolli® pizza sauce.
2-3 packets of Parmesan cheese.

Add 3/4 cup boiling water and the pizza sauce, stir well. Put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Add cheese and eat.
Serves 1.
Notes: Add a pinch of "pizza seasoning" or "spaghetti seasoning" herbs.

 
Curry Rice With Chicken Or Shrimp:

In a quart freezer bag put:
2 tsp dried onion
1 tsp Butter Buds® or Molly McButter®
Dash each: Allspice, cinnamon, Salt & Pepper
1/2 - 2 tsp curry powder
1 cup instant rice
2 Tbsp golden raisins
2 Tbsp Apple Chips® chopped up (Find in the produce department. If you cannot find them, you can use chopped up dried apples)
salt to taste, if desired

Also take:
a pouch or can of chicken (3-7 oz.'s) or a pouch of shrimp (3 oz's).
In a snack bag take 2 Tbsp toasted & diced nuts of choice

Add 1 cup boiling water to the mixture. Add the chicken or shrimp (with any liquid). Stir well, put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Toss in the nuts.
Serves 1 hungry person.
Thanks to CyndiH.

 
Chicken & Peas With Rice:

In a quart freezer bag put:
2 cups instant rice
2 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
1 tsp Butter Buds® or Molly McButter®, if desired.
1/4 cup freeze dried peas

Also take:
5 oz can of chicken
4-8 packets Parmesan cheese.

Add the chicken (w/ liquid) and 2 1/4 cups boiling water. Stir well, and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Stir again and top with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 2.


Trail Rice (Vegetarian):

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 cup instant rice
1 tsp low sodium chicken broth
pinch of salt
1/2 cup trail mix (pick any candy or chocolate out)

Add 1 cup boiling water and stir well. Put in a cozy for 10 minutes and stir again. A can of chicken added is nice as well.
Serves 1.


 
Chicken & Mushroom Rice:

In a quart freezer bag put:
1 1/2 cups instant rice
2 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
1/4 cup freeze dried mushrooms, crumbled
1 tsp dry thyme leaves
A pinch of salt, if desired, and couple grinds of black pepper

Also take one 3-5 oz can of chicken or a 7 oz pouch of chicken.

Add the chicken and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir well and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serves 2.



Sesame Orange Chicken by Perk:

2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 tsp butter buds
1 tsp dry milk
1 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
Dash of red pepper
1/2 tsp Crystal Light® orange powder (or Tang®)
1/2 tsp cornstarch

Also take:
A 7oz pouch of chicken
1-2 cups instant rice in a separate freezer bag.

Combine all but meat with ¼ cup boiling water and shake to mix well. Add meat and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Add boiling water to rice bag and put in cozy with the first bag.
Serve over instant rice.
Serves 1-2. (1 cup instant rice per person.)


 
Herb Beef with Mushroom Gravy by Perk:

1 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp thyme
Dash rosemary, black pepper
1/4 cup dried mushrooms
1 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup dried hamburger

Add boiling water to cover and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Optional: add ¼ cup white wine
Serve over instant rice (1 cup worth), or mashed potatoes (see potato section for recipe)
Serves 1.

 

Chicken with Chinese Ginger Lemon Sauce by Perk:

Dash of Five Spice powder, granulated garlic, black pepper
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
1 tsp dry onion
1 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp lemonade powder
1/2 tsp cornstarch

Also take:
7 oz pouch chicken
1 package soy sauce

Combine all but meat with ¼ cup boiling water and shake to mix well. Add meat and put in a cozy for 10 minutes.
Serve over instant rice, or mashed potatoes prepared in a second freezer bag (see potato section for recipe, pasta section for recipe.).
Optional: For a treat, replace powdered ginger with a chunk of candied ginger, diced. Also, ¼ cup of dry sherry can be added.
Serves 1-2.


 
Roast Chicken with Cranberry Sauce by Perk:

Dash of sage, thyme, black pepper.
1 cube chicken bullion, crushed (low sodium can be used)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried cranberries (powdered)

Also take:
7oz pouch chicken
1 package grape jelly (single use size)

Combine all but chicken with 1/4 cup boiling water and shake to mix well. Add chicken and put in a cozy for 10 minutes.
Serve over instant rice (1 cup), or mashed potatoes (see potato section) made in a second freezer bag.
Serves 1.


 
Chicken Adobo by Perk:

In a quart freezer bag put:
Dash black pepper

1tsp low sodium chicken bouillon
1 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 bay leaf
1 cup instant rice

Also take:
1 package soy sauce (regular or lower sodium)
1 package vinegar (or 1 tsp)
7 ounce pouch chicken

Add packets, chicken and 1 cup boiling water to bag and put in a cozy for 10 minutes.
Serves 1.

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Notes On Recipes

Basic rice cooking:

Serving sizes:
  • 1 person: 1 cup rice/1 cup water
  • 2 persons: 2 cups rice/ 2 cups water
You can find white rice, premium white rice and brown rice in instant versions.
Rice can handle sweet or savory flavors well.
Rice takes takes 10 - 15 minutes in a cozy after you add boiling water.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Low Sodium options are noted by the recipes to help you out. Some recipes noted as Vegetarian may contain low sodium chicken bouillon, but you can use the homemade low sodium chicken bullion recipe below for a vegan version. To make most vegetarian recipes vegan, just substitute soy milk powder for dairy milk powder and don't use any cheese called for.

Notes on salt, sodium and commercial bouillon mixes :
In most recipes where chicken or beef bouillon powder is called for, I will recommend next to it using the low sodium version. Most big grocery stores in the US carry this next to the regular bullion. It gives flavor without containing a ton of sodium. Then you can add salt to taste. If though you don't care, then feel free to use regular bouillon powder.

For most of the following recipes that call for bouillon, the following can help you, this recipe for me has made me so happy! It has allowed me to be free of commercial bouillon mixes. An excellent MSG free and low sodium seasoning blend.

*Vegetarian* Low Sodium “Chicken” Bouillon Mix:
2 tsp dried vegetables
1/8 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

Mix all ingredients in a blender or spice grinder till powdered. Makes 3 servings of 1 Tbsp each. Store in a tightly sealed bag or container.
This is my favorite bouillon. It has the smell of chicken soup.
Salt can be added if desired. If a recipe calls for 1 tsp, cube or packet of bouillon, use 1 Tbsp of the homemade version.

*Vegetarian* Low Sodium Broth (Bouillon) mix:
1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
3 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp celery seeds
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)

Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse until well blended. Store in an airtight container or bag for up to 6 months.
Add 1 Tbsp mix to a cup of hot water for a cup of soup or broth. Use in any recipe calling for commercial bouillon cubes or granules. Use 1 Tbsp for 1 tsp commercial.
This makes 1-2/3 cups of mix. Add salt to taste.

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Ancient Lakes, 2005

Backpacking at Ancient Lakes, early 2005. Using a winter hard shell cozy for dinner.