Easy Creamed Chicken or Turkey–Using Canned Soup

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Oct 092015
 

Canned Soup

Some people use lots of canned soup in their food storage. Other people think it’s the devil. If you do use canned soup then this easy method for making creamed chicken will appeal to you. If you don’t stock canned soup, then you can try my recipe for Creamed Chicken or Turkey, From Scratch instead.

Ultra Easy Creamed Chicken or Turkey

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 12 ounce can of chicken or turkey, undrained
  • 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • Dash Black Pepper

Directions

Open up the soup and scrape it into a 2-quart saucepan. Open the chicken or turkey and drain the juice into the pan of soup. Add the powdered milk. Stir until smooth. A whisk helps you accomplish this quickly. Heat the sauce over a medium flame. Using your fingers or a fork pull the chicken into small bits. Add this to the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes to heat thoroughly. Stir often to prevent sticking. Serve over mashed potatoes.

If desired you may add a well drained can of mushrooms or a small can of drained peas or peas and carrots. Makes 4-large servings.

VARIATION

Easy Turkey Spam in Gravy: Replace the chicken or turkey in the above recipe with a 12-ounce can of Turkey SPAM. Slice the meat thinly then stack the slices and cut them into thin slivers. Add 1/2-cup water to the soup to thin it into gravy. Then add the chopped SPAM and remaining ingredients (dry milk and seasonings). Simmer as directed and spoon over potatoes.

Camper’s Thanksgiving Dinner

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Oct 092015
 

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I almost never supply recipes with this many convenience foods. This menu/recipe is the exception that proves the rule. Before we gave up gluten and dairy, this meal was a sure bet, family favorite. It’s not to hard on the cook and it produces a meal that the family is always happy to see, whether it’s the holidays or not. It can all be prepared on a 2-burner camp stove. After preparing it, the cook deserves the day off, and the rest of the family can manage clean-up.

If you prefer to use canned chicken for this meal, replace the Turkey SPAM and pepared turkey gravy with Creamed Chicken, either From Scratch or Quick & Easy.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 (12-ounce) cans Turkey SPAM, sliced into 6 or 8 slices each
  • 2 packets of turkey gravy mix (to make 2 cups gravy)
  • 1 (6-ounce) box of chicken or turkey stuffing mix
  • 6 to 8 servings of prepared instant mashed potatoes
  • 1 (29-ounce) can of green beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can of whole berry cranberry sauce

Directions

For this recipe you have to read the directions on the boxes and prepare things as directed.

Begin with the turkey and gravy. Open the turkey and drain any liquid into a measuring cup. Add enough fresh water to make 2 cups of liquid. Use this to prepare the gravy mix according to the package directions. Use a large skillet that’s big enough to hold the turkey too. Slice the turkey into thin cutlets. Place them in the prepared gravy. Bring the turkey and gravy to a good boil. Cover with a lid and place in a nest of old towels, or blankets, or best yet . . . a comforter, to keep warm.

Prepare the stuffing mix according to package directions. If you don’t have butter or margarine then use butter flavored shortening to prepare the stuffing mix. When you cover it and let it sit, place it in the towel and blanket nest alongside the turkey and gravy.

Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package directions. If necessary use butter flavored shortening instead of the butter or margarine called for on the box. Evaporated milk makes the potatoes extra creamy. When it’s done, place a lid on it and place it in the towel and blanket nest to keep warm.

The green beans should be seasoned with a pinch of sugar and a goodly amount of pepper. Add a little butter or alternative of your choice (1 tablespoon) and allow them to boil hard for a few minutes. Place the lid on the pot and put them in the towel nest to keep warm.

The cranberry sauce should be opened up and set aside.

To serve the meal, place a big scoop of potatoes and a big scoop of stuffing on a plate. Place 2 or 3 slices of turkey alongside and spoon gravy over the potatoes and stuffing. Add a generous serving of green beans and a small scoop of cranberry sauce. Serve with hot chocolate or prepared packets of instant hot apple cider. You can add some canned fried apples, or stewed dried apples to make it extra fancy if you like.

This is a great storage meal. It tastes good, serves a hungry family and has a festive air about it that makes everyone feel happy and well blessed.

Using 2-cans of turkey SPAM it makes a hearty meal for 6. Using 1-can of turkey SPAM it makes a hearty meal for 4.

 

SPAM Kabobs

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Oct 072015
 

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I have prepared these kabobs on an outdoor grill and in the oven, under the broiler setting. They taste good either way. This recipe only makes 3-servings. If you need to serve more people, it is easily doubled. If you do double the recipe then use a large can of pineapple and serve any extra in a tropical fruit salad.

If you prefer to use Turkey SPAM, it’s tasty in this recipe too.

 

SPAM Kabobs

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce can SPAM
  • 8 ounce can pineapple chunks
  • 7 or 8 ounce jar whole button mushrooms
  • 12 or 16-ounce jar roasted red peppers
  • 6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
  • Vegetable oil, optional
  • Honey Mustard, optional

Directions

Open the luncheon meat and drain off any juices. Cut the meat into 4 thick rectangles and then cut each rectangle into 6 squares (in half long-ways and then in thirds short-ways).

Open and drain the pineapple. Save the juice for basting if you like or drink it straight from the can. Count the pineapple chunks. You want 18 of them.

Open and drain the mushrooms. Count the mushrooms. You want 18 of them.

Open the red peppers and drain off the juice. Lay the peppers on your cutting board. Cut them into 18 roughly even sized pieces. You may have leftovers. Chop them up and add to your potato salad or to a hot green vegetable to make it pretty.

Build the kabobs. Thread a chunk of meat first, then a mushroom, then a red pepper piece, then a pineapple chunk. Continue until you’ve used 3-meat chunks, 3-mushrooms, 3-red pepper pieces and 3-pineapple chunks. Finally top with a 4th meat chunk. Set the skewer aside and build the next one. Continue until all the skewers are built.

Grill the kabobs over medium-hot coals, turning as necessary, until evenly browned. If desired the kabobs can be brushed with oil or honey mustard or pineapple juice while grilling. We prefer ours brushed with oil because it makes the mushrooms especially good. Continue until the kabobs are nicely browned with a few charred spots. Serve hot with honey mustard.

If you prefer to broil the kabobs then arrange them on a cookie sheet on the top rack of your oven. Broil for about 5-minutes per side, watching them carefully. Turn the kabobs over and broil again until nicely browned with a few charred spots. You may need more or less time in the broiler, depending on how moist your vegetables are and how hot your broiler is. Brush with vegetable oil before broiling if desired.

Makes 6 kabobs or 3-servings, 2 kabobs each.

To make a meal add a fruit salad, hot rice and pudding for dessert.

 

Teriyaki SPAM Stir-Fry

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Oct 072015
 

Stir-Fry

Teriyaki SPAM is made with canned stir-fry vegetables and homemade teriyaki sauce. While the recipe calls for fresh onion, if you have it, it can also be prepared with dry onion. Instructions are included in the recipe. Another option is to omit both the fresh and dry onion. Replace them with a jar of whole baby onions that has been well-drained. Add the onion along with the other vegetables. Jarred onions tend to darken as they age. They are still good to eat, but their color changes as the ascorbic acid loses its power to keep the onions bright white. This is a great recipe for darkening onions because the teriyaki sauce makes the onions brown anyway.

My recipe for easy teriyaki sauce can be found at the bottom of the page. If you just want to teriyaki the meat, then see my recipe for Teriyaki Glazed SPAM, which uses the same homemade teriyaki sauce.

Teriyaki SPAM Stir-fry

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large fresh onion, cut in half and then sliced (optional)
  • 12 ounce can SPAM, cut into strips
  • 29 ounce can Asian stir-fry vegetables, drained and rinsed
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons dry onion (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Teriyaki Sauce (see recipe below)

Directions

If you have a fresh onion, use it and omit the dry onion. If you don’t have a fresh onion then add the dry onion along with the Teriyaki Sauce.

Remove the SPAM from the can and slice it thin. Stack the slices and cut it into strips. Open the canned vegetables and drain them well. If possible, thoroughly rinse the vegetables in clean water. Drain again.

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the fresh slices of onion and fry for 2 or 3 minutes, or until beginning to soften. Add the SPAM. Sauté until the strips of SPAM are lightly browned. Add the canned vegetables. Stir and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar and Teriyaki sauce. Simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over plain cooked rice. Makes 3 or 4 servings. Easy and delicious. Turkey SPAM can also be prepared this way.

 

Super Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup OR agave
  • 1 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a clean jar. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously. Use anywhere you would normally use store-bought Teriyaki sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for a few months or in the pantry for a few weeks. Makes about 1-cup.

 

Teriyaki Glazed SPAM

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Oct 072015
 

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Teriyaki sauce is easy to make yourself. You’ll find my recipe at the bottom of the page. SPAM is perfect for teriyaki because it already has a salty, pork flavor. If you have SPAM haters in your household then this recipe might be able to tempt them to the side of good. It doesn’t taste like SPAM. It just tastes like Teriyaki. Turkey SPAM is also good prepared this way.

Teriyaki Glazed Luncheon Meat

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce can of SPAM, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Teriyaki Sauce (see easy recipe below)

Directions

Cut the SPAM into thin slices, then stack the slices and cut into strips. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the SPAM and sauté until it is lightly browned. Sprinkle the sugar over the SPAM and allow it to caramelize briefly. Add the Teriyaki sauce. Stir until the sauce evaporated and coats the SPAM with a thick, golden brown glaze. Remove from the heat. Serve over plain cooked rice. Makes 2 to 4-servings, depending upon appetite. Mandarin Oranges or Pineapple Rings or Mixed Tropical Fruits all make excellent accompaniments along with a plain vegetable like kale, collard greens or canned cabbage. This recipe is easy, exotic and absolutely delicious.

 

Super Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup or agave
  • 1 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a clean jar. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously. Use anywhere you would normally use store-bought Teriyaki sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for a few months or on the pantry shelf for a few weeks. Makes about 1-cup.

 

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