The Dehydrator Bible

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"Dehydrating is one of the most effective ways to preserve food for maximum nutrition at very low cost. Sales of dehydrators are soaring as many cooks reject the suspect ingredients in commercially prepared foods. Dehydrating with the recipes in this book is one way to control all ingredients and please the whole family."--Publisher description.

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The dehydrator is an incredibly useful tool for long-term food storage and making the most of your garden harvest.

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Far from being a fad, food dehydrating is one of the most ancient, effective, and nutritious ways of preserving food. Now, at last, there is a book that teaches absolutely everything there is to know about using an electric food dehydrator to dry foods at home -- and gives more than 100 foolproof recipes for scrumptious snacks and meals made from dried foods. With this extraordinary book, you can learn how to cross junk food and expensive store-bought snacks off your family's shopping list -- and add to your cupboard homemade, preservative-free fruit leathers, candied apricots, beef (and fish) jerkies, "sun" dried tomotoes, corn chips, banana chips, and so much more! Mary Bell gives specific techniques and instructions for preparing every kind of fruit (from apples to watermelon) and vegetable (from asparagus to zucchini). She also provides important shopping tips for buying an electric food dehydrator. The recipes for cooked meals (including mushroom soup, sloppy joes, pesto, and moist banana bread) will make this book a kitchen classic. And recipes for lightweight, filling trail snacks mean that the book will travel, too. Additional chapters explain to how make herb seasonings, granolas, celery powder, cosmetics, dried fruit sugars, potpourri -- and even pet treats! Food drying is an excellent way for gardeners to preserve their produce. It is a great way to make healthful snacks for the kids. It's perfect for the new wave of thrifty consumers who can't bear to spend dollars at health food stores for treats they cold make for pennies themselves. And food drying doesn't use chemicals or preservatives—so it's great for you and for the planet, too!

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Learn to preserve your food at home with this ultimate guidebook! The Home Preserving Bible thoroughly details every type of preserving-for both small and large batches-with clear, step-by-step instructions. An explanation of all the necessary equipment and safety precautions is covered as well. But this must have reference isn't for the novice only; it's filled with both traditional and the latest home food preservation methods. More than 350 delicious recipes are included-both timeless recipes people expect and difficult-to-find recipes.

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The Complete Dehydrator Cookbook: the definitive guide to deliciously easy meals From sun-dried produce in ancient Egypt to salty air-dried fish aboard Viking ships, dehydration is one of the oldest, most versatile methods of preservation—creating foods that are compact, perfect for traveling, and great for a quick snack or backup meal. The Complete Dehydrator Cookbook is your all-in-one guide to easy, affordable home drying, pairing delicious dehydrated foods with easy-to-navigate guidance to get you drying in no time. Whether you’re preserving seasonal crops or making protein-packed camping snacks, this dehydrator cookbook takes you through the ins and outs of dehydrating, storing, and rehydrating a wide variety of foods. The Complete Dehydrator Cookbook is also brimming with 125 simple dehydrator recipes for everything from stews and curries to herbal teas and spice blends to ready-to-eat breads, crackers, and cookies. The Complete Dehydrator Cookbook includes: A to Z drying—Explore the essential equipment you’ll need, troubleshooting tips, and detailed directions on how to dehydrate more than 75 different kinds of food, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, yogurt, tofu, meat, pasta, rice, and more. Dehydrated dishes—Enjoy a variety of deliciously healthy recipes in this dehydrator cookbook, including just-add-water instant meals, and snacks like fruit leathers, chips, and jerky. Low temp, big flavors—Raw foodists will find plenty of low-temp, plant-based foods to make, like Mixed Vegetable Bread, Sweet and Salty Dried Almonds, and Double-Chocolate Biscotti. Whether you’re on the go or snacking at home, the portable dishes in this dehydrator cookbook will add some deliciousness to your pantry.

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With the easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions here, anyone can have fun, save money, and create delicious meals by dehydrating food. Learn the basic methods—sun drying, oven drying, net bag, and commercial food dehydrators—before moving on to drying herbs for tea, making your own tasty (and healthier) jerky, and so much more. Also included is a section on the nutritional benefits of drying food. With 164 recipes ranging from breads to desserts, soups to pies, and cereals to entrees, Dehydrating Food is a book for anyone who is interested in learning how to save money and create delicious meals by drying their own food.

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"Dehydrating is one of the most effective ways to preserve food for maximum nutrition at very low cost. Sales of dehydrators are soaring as many cooks reject the suspect ingredients in commercially prepared foods. Dehydrating with the recipes in this book is one way to control all ingredients and please the whole family."--Publisher description.

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Tips, tricks, and techniques for preparing shelf-stable foods in your dehydrator—from the founder of PreparednessMama. Instead of relying on preservative-filled packaged goods, fill your prepper stockpile with the tastier, healthy alternative—dehydrated foods. Whether you grew it, butchered it or purchased it fresh, it’s going to be more delicious and more nutritious if you personally preserve it in your own dehydrator. Packed with everything you need to know about this power method for creating shelf-stable foods, Prepper’s Dehydrator Handbook includes: Tips for locking in produce’s natural flavor Seasoning recipes for delicious jerkies Drying techniques for delicate herbs Tricks for working in bulk to keep costs down Crucial advice on how to prevent spoilage “Everything you need to know about getting started dehydrating and building up your food supply is in this book. Solar drying, oven drying, dehydrator drying and microwave drying are all covered.” —Country Living in Cariboo Valley “This book will be a very important book in my cookbook collection as well as a great reference book for my food storage. I found this to be one of the most complete books on dehydrating that I have seen or owned. I think you will find this to be a very important part of your food storage books too.” —Living Life in Rural Iowa

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This essential companion for putting your food dehydrator to work features instructions and techniques for drying all the most popular fruits and vegetables, along with meat and herbs. You’ll learn to dry fruits and vegetables at their peak, giving you an easy and economical way to stock your pantry with apple rings, mango slices, banana chips, dried soup beans, tomatoes, and much more for year-round enjoyment. In addition, drying guidelines for specialty items like meat jerky, fruit leather, dried herb and spice mixtures, backpacking meals, and even baby food round out this friendly handbook. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

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Dehydrating is not just the oldest form of food preservation known to man, it is a great way to have healthy food on your table in season and out of season.The New Food Dehydrator Cookbook contains 187 step by step recipes for creating dehydrated fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, snacks and other foods with intense flavor. You can make the most of your garden harvest, take advantage of sales and cut down the cost of making meals for your family. And most of all, you will know that you are eating healthy food preserved without chemicals. Your kids will love the healthy snacks and meals will be more interesting with the variety of dried ingredients at your disposal. Dehydrating your own potatoes, carrots, onions and other staples means no more last minute runs to the grocery store. Part 1 of The New Food Dehydrator Cookbook provides 137 recipes for dehydrating all types of food including:Dehydrating Fruits And NutsDehydrating Vegetables And MushroomsDehydrating Meats, Poultry, Seafoods (Jerkies)Dehydrating Grains And SeedsDehydrating Herbs, Flowers And Making Tea BlendsPowders (Spices) And Leathers Dehydrating Herbs, Flowers And Making Tea Blends Dehydrated Tofu, Eggs And Dairy Part 2 has 50 recipes for cooking with dehydrated ingredients including:Breakfast And Brunch Soups, Stews And Chili Meat, Poultry And Seafood Entries Vegetarian And Vegan Entries Sides, Sauces, Stuffings, Pickles & Salsas Desserts Additional information includes Success Tips For Dehydrating, Pretreating Food Before Dehydrating, How To Pack And Store Dried Food, Rehydrating Food and Choosing A Good Dehydrator.

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Make your own high-quality backcountry meals. Are you a seasoned backcountry hiker seeking to lighten your pack? Or, are you a canoe tripper looking to bring variety and savings to your meals? Do you have dietary needs that ready-made meals cannot accommodate? Are you a front country car camper or overnight hiker looking to get deeper into the backcountry? Backcountry Eats is a valuable tool on how to take your trips a step further and explore the backcountry on multi-day adventures. In Backcountry Eats, Kevin Ride demystifies food dehydration techniques and outlines everything you need to know to make your own dehydrated meals for backcountry travel. Within these pages you will discover how to: • select a dehydrator, • dehydrate food of various types (fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, grains, pasta) safely. • meal plan and ration plan, • portion and package your meals, • select a stove and fuel, • bake in the backcountry, and • protect your food from wildlife. Backcountry Eats includes a recipe section with over 100 dehydrated recipes featuring simple one pot meals that rehydrate by adding water, but also rounds-out your repertoire with other recipes such as fruit leather, jerky, granola bars, baked items such as bannock, and a variety of hot drinks.

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Dehydrators have transitioned from the kitchens of the world's best chefs onto the wedding registry-and this book reveals why. There's no dinner party with friends, school lunchbox, or weekend-backpack dry bag that isn't made more delicious and nutritious thanks to a dehydrator. In this book are the secrets of creating who-knew treats: all kinds of jerky, fruit leathers, savory vegetable crisps, flavor-packed powders that add oomph to your cooking, and perfect melt-in-your-mouth meringues. Eighty recipes include ways to incorporate your dried creations in your baking, cooking, and cocktails. Maybe you didn't know you needed a dehydrator. Now you do!

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Hearty meals for the trail—from your dehydrator to your destination. Want to dig into a warm, delicious meal in the wilderness without filling your pack with heavy ingredients? It’s easy with The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers. Just prep your favorite recipes from the book to dehydrate at home—to savor when you’re far from home. This dehydrator cookbook includes easy instructions for cooking, dehydrating, storing, and reconstituting all kinds of foods. Try recipes for Lemony Lentil Salad, Salmon and Roasted Sweet Potato Hash, Porter-Infused Chili with Bacon, and more. Choose the perfect lightweight dishes to keep your body fueled while you trek, and learn how to pack provisions efficiently. The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers includes: For every meal—Enjoy a variety of flavorful recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and don’t forget dessert!) from this dehydrator cookbook. Nutritious staples—Create your own combos with instructions for easily dehydrating individual foods like fruits, veggies, and grains. Planning and prep—You’ll be prepared with plenty of meal planning tips for your adventures, including a sample menu for reference. With The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers, you’ll be able to enjoy the fresh air—while enjoying tasty, nourishing meals.

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The Cosori Dehydrator Cookbook: 300 easy & delicious recipes to help smart people save time and money. Dehydration is one of the oldest, most versatile and best ways of taking advantage of a surplus of fresh produce. This can help save you tons of money, especially if you're buying seasonal fruits or vegetables when they're at their cheapest. Dehydration creating foods that are compact, perfect for traveling, and great for a quick snack or backup meal. The Cosori Dehydrator Cookbook is your all-in-one guide to easy, affordable home drying, pairing delicious dehydrated foods with easy-to-navigate guidance to get you drying in no time. This Cosori Dehydrator Cookbook contains the following categories: Meat Fruits Vegetables Herbs & Powder Crackers Sweets & Desserts Chips Soup Dairy Flour From this cookbook you will learn: What is the COSORI Premium Food Dehydrator? How Does It Work? Best Foods to Dehydrate FAQs About Using a Dehydrator And More... Get a copy of this great Cosori Dehydrator Cookbook and Whether you're on the go or snacking at home, the portable dishes in this cookbook will add some deliciousness to your pantry. Tags: cosori dehydrator, dehydrator cookbook, dehydrator cookbooks, dehydrator cookbook for outdoor adventurers, dehydrator cookbooks for beginners, dehydrator cookbook the complete guide, dehydrated food recipes, dehydrated foods recipes, food dehydrator cookbook, dehydrator recipe book, drying food recipes, vegetable dehydrator

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"The ultimate guide to dehydrating food for the trail"--Cover.

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Learn to use your Excalibur Food Dehydrator like a Pro! Get the most out of your Excalibur Dehydrator with 100 delicious recipes and illustrated "how to" instructions tailored specifically for the Excalibur. Want to spend your time creating delicious meals, sides and desserts instead of reading a manual? Then this book is for you! Designed to be the perfect companion for anyone who owns an Excalibur Food Dehydrator, this book contains the following: LEARN HOW TO: - make a huge selection of perfect meat and fruit jerky and fruit rolls - make delicious gluten-free bread and crackers - create an amazing variety of teas - make exotic and healthy spices - get the absolute most out of your Excalibur. LEARN HOW TO AVOID: - wasting food (and save money while your at it) - longer than needed dehydration times - messy, sticky dehydrator trays - mediocre results instead of consistent, reliable results. OUR SIMPLE, NO-RISK GUARANTEE: Learn how to prepare food with your Excalibur like a pro and enjoy the most tender and flavorful meals, sides and desserts your family and friends will love or we will happily refund you! If you're ready to enjoy the best meals you've ever tasted, then hit that "Add to Cart" button now! FREE SHIPPING for Amazon Prime members.

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"Gives you dozens of recipes to add to your cooking style for jerky", "Great recipes for marinades and helpful information." , "Great book for newbies and folks who have made jerky before." There is nothing like savory, chewy jerky to satisfy a hunger craving. This delicious treat has seen a resurgence as more and more people have been returning to the basics and adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle. Not only is homemade jerky much less expensive than the packaged kind, but it’s also surprisingly simple to make, and it’s much more flavorful. This incredibly hardy food has stood the test of time, and it’s not hard to see why—it lasts long, tastes great, and travels well. In The Jerky Bible, Kate Fiduccia shows you how to create delicious jerky with instructive step-by-step photos that take you through the process. Inside, you’ll learn how to utilize more than forty flavorful marinades to create a wide range of flavors including Caribbean marinade, sweet beer marinade, and Apple Valley marinade. In addition, readers will learn how to identify the best cuts for jerky, the process behind preparing it, the different types of equipment available for drying jerky, and how the process has changed over the years. Fiduccia offers a wide range of jerky recipes covering beef, pork, chicken, venison, turkey, game birds, and fish. Enjoy more than fifty recipes, such as: Aloha jerky Fast and easy teriyaki jerky Honey Lola sweet venison jerky Brian’s hot-to-trot venison jerky On the range jerky Skip the junk food and start enjoying this delicious snack today! Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Can it, pickle it, and store it with confidence. If you can boil water, you can make your own delectable jams and jellies, try your hand at fresh-pack pickling, and jar savory sauces. Ball Canning Back to Basics focuses on the building-block techniques and easy, classic recipes every canner should know. The book begins with in-depth information on water bath canning, the equipment you need, and food safety guidance. Each preserving method is thoroughly explained with beginner-friendly tutorials and step-by-step photographs highlighting key steps. Learn to capture the sweet, ripe flavors of your favorite fruits and vegetables with 100 approachable, versatile recipes for the modern pantry. Packed with simple variation ideas for low-sugar and flavor change-ups, and time-tested tips from the most trusted authority in home canning, this handy guide delivers everything you need to successfully master home canning safely and deliciously.

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Stock your pantry with shelf-stable, homemade meals you can serve in no time with this unique and practical recipe book. With Julie Languille’s Meals in a Jar, all you have to do is pull one off the shelf, mix with water, cook, and serve. It’s as quick and easy as preparing a box of mac and cheese—but it’s not store-bought junk, it’s your favorite dishes made from scratch. With Julie’s easy-to-follow recipes and a little planning, you’ll have your pantry stocked with healthy, delicious ready-to-cook meals, like: • Tomato Soup with Cheese • Cheddar Garlic Biscuits • Cornmeal Pancakes with Syrup • Breakfast Burritos • Chicken Chipotle Soup • Carnitas • Braised Short Ribs • Turkey Pot Pie • Coq Au Vin • Rustic Fruit Pie Meals in a Jar is packed with step-by-step instructions for natural breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts that allow even the most inexperienced chefs to make scrumptious, nutritious dishes. Not only are the recipes in this book perfect for carry-along camping fare or rushed weeknight dinners, they can also be life-savers in times of disasters like fires, blackouts or hurricanes.

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Save money and preserve your harvest with more than 80 delicious recipes! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dehydrating Foods is a comprehensive introduction to the process of food dehydrating. Today, people are using home dehydrators for drying and preserving all types of foods, and at a fraction of the cost were they to buy commercially-dried foods. The authors take you through the dehydrating process, step by step, and show you how create a huge variety of dried foods, while maximizing your yield and savings. Here's what you'll find inside: 80 simple and delicious recipes for fruits, vegetables, herbs and blends, meats and jerkies, dairy, crackers, grains and granola, fruit leathers, vegetable and fruit powders, dried soups and snacks, as well as desserts and healthier pet treats that your pet will absolutely love Practical guidance on buying the right dehydrator, setting up your dehydrating kitchen, purchasing essential tools and supplies, food safety and storage, and how to troubleshoot common issues Clear instructions for techniques to help make your dehydrated foods come out perfectly every time including slicing, peeling, prep work, pretreating, and rehydrating, plus tips for room drying and sun drying your foods Fun ideas for making special gifts with your dehydrated foods, plus tips for making gifts with dried flowers, creating potpourri, and more