10 Storm Survival No-Cook Recipes
Perfect for storm readiness, these 10 simple, no-cook or minimal-cook recipes can be produced with shelf-stable items:
- 1. Canned Tuna Salad
Three tuna cans, one mixed vegetable can, two tablespoons mayo, salt and pepper are the ingredients. Drain vegetables and tuna; then, toss with mayo, salt, and pepper. Present alongside crackers or bread.
- 2. Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches
Six bananas, peanut butter, bread. Spread peanut butter on toast; cut bananas; then build sandwiches.
- 3. Vegetable and Chickpea Wraps
Two cans of chickpeas, one can chopped tomatoes, tortillas, salt, and spices make up the ingredients. Drain tomatoes and chickpeas; mash lightly; season; then put on tortillas. Form into rolls.
- 4. Canned Chicken Salad
Two can chicken, one can corn, one can black beans, two tablespoons mayo, one tsp lemon juice. Drain black beans, corn, and chicken. Slosh with lemon juice and mayo. Present either in a sandwich or with crackers.
- 5. Dried Fruit Oatmeal
Packets of instant oatmeal, dried fruit (raisins, cranberries). Prepare oatmeal with water or shelf-stable milk per directions. For more sweetness, toss in dry berries.
- 6. Canned Chili with Crackers
Two cans of chili and crackers are the ingredients. If power is available, heat chili; else, present cold with crackers for dipping.
- 7. Tortilla Roll-Ups
Tortillas, canned chicken or tuna; one can of salsa; shredded cheese (if available). Stir chicken or tuna with salsa then lay over tortillas. Roll then cut into pinwheels.
- 8. Salade Pasta
One can blend vegetables, Italian dressing, pre-cooked pasta (can make beforehand). Stir pre-cooked spaghetti with Italian dressing and drained vegetables. Chill or present straight away.
- 9. Canned Fruit Salad
One can mandarin oranges, honey, lemon juice, one can pineapple, one can peaches. Drain fruit, toss together, then drizzle with lemon juice and honey.
- 10. Bean and Corn Salad
One can black beans, one can corn, one can diced tomatoes, one tsp cume, salt, and pepper. Drain tomatoes, corn, and beans. Combine everything using pepper, salt, and cumin. Present side or with tortillas.
Made from non-perishable items, these dishes call for little to no cooking and are simple to make during a tornado when access to a kitchen could be restricted.