Rehydrate, Refuel & Refresh - Freeze-Dried Recipes

Book excerpt: If you are a keen backpacker, hiker, or camper, you may already be a convert of freeze-dried foods. The rest of the population will most probably think the only other fans of freeze-dried foods are astronauts! But the good news is they're also perfect for the office, the dorm, and more. While they're easy to transport and super convenient, store-bought freeze-dried foods are costly, lacking in protein, and packed full of additives, so why not make your own freeze-dried recipes? From soups to breakfasts and mains to sweet treats, check out our 40 freeze-dried sweet and savory recipes, including: - Beef and Onion Broth with Couscous - Italian-Style Vegetable and Pasta Soup - Potato and Chive Freeze-Dried Soup - Asian-Style Noodles with Chicken, Peanuts, and Vegetables - Beef Taco Rice Meal in a Jar - Breakfast Scramble with Spinach and Sun-Dried Peppers - Tropical Shrimp and Rice - Backpacker's Chocolate and Berry Bark - Mocha Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie - Peach Cobbler Are you ready to explore the culinary world of freeze-dried foods? Let's begin!