Using Commercially Canned Foods
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Canned Foods are delicious just as they come from the can. Remember that canned foods are cooked foods. When heating commercially canned vegetables follow these directions:
1. Drain the liquid into a saucepan.
2. Boil it quickly to reduce the amount.
3. Add the vegetable and heat quickly.
4. Season to the family’s taste and serve.
Instead of reducing the liquid in the can, it may be saved for soups, sauces, gravies or vegetable cocktails. Do not throw it away as it contains valuable nutrients.
Many women like to use canned foods as an ingredient of interesting recipes. The canner has done the first hard work of preparation, so it is easy to add variety to the menu with very little effort.
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