10 dishes that can be cooked without electricity and gas

We have some news: good and even better. The first news is that victory is getting closer every day. The second one is that the winter promises to be interesting, but we know how to cope with all the difficulties.

Therefore, we have prepared a series of articles that will help you in the current conditions. In particular, this article will focus on what to cook, what to eat, and in general how to survive without electricity and heating. After all, the enemy regularly shells the critical infrastructure of Ukrainian cities in order to leave us without the benefits of civilization.

But as saying “Got lemons? Make some lemonade!” So, for everyone not yet planning to buy a gasoline generator, we advise you to read to the end and save a few simple recipes.

Stocking food in case of a power outage

Now we have all the prerequisites for staying without electricity for a while. But the blackout schedules are still quite imperfect, and blackouts happen randomly.

Therefore, the editors of Costless recommend having at least a minimum supply of food that does not spoil without a refrigerator, from which you can cook something delicious even without electricity and gas.

It:

• meat and fish canned food;
• pate;
• canned vegetable mixes (any combination of beans, corn, eggplant, peppers, peas, etc. will do);
• condensed milk;
• bread, crackers, biscuits;
• ready-made sauces;
• oil;
• thin pita bread;
• fresh vegetables and fruits;
• nuts and dried fruits.

By the way, cheese and sausage are also well stored in a vacuum: a few packages of such products will not hurt you.

If all these products appear in your kitchen cell, surprises from DTEK or a crazy neighbor will not spoil your mood and certainly will not leave you without a delicious dinner.

Advantages of dishes without heat treatment

Before moving on to recipes for every day, we’ll remind you about the benefits of dishes without heat treatment.

If you do not boil, fry, or bake foods, it:

• keeps useful vitamins and minerals better preserved;
• harmful chemical compounds such as trans fats, dioxin, etc. are not formed.

In addition, such food is well absorbed, and this has a positive effect on well-being, leaving you with a feeling of lightness and comfort.

Meal 1: Bean and Corn Salad

Let's start our online gastro tour of dishes without heat treatment from a fragrant and healthy salad.

You will need:

• 1 can of canned corn;
• 1 can of canned white or red beans;
• 100 grams of crackers (suitable with or without spices);
• mayonnaise or butter;
• 1-2 garlic cloves (optional)
• spices (optional)

How to cook?

Drain the liquid from the beans and corn, mix the canned vegetables in a bowl, and add the crackers and garlic. Add mayonnaise or vegetable oil. Salt can be omitted because canned vegetables usually already contain it.

Spices will help to brighten the taste of the dish: basil, paprika, or Provence herbs.

Meal 2: canned sandwiches

Sandwiches, of course, are considered more as an appetizer than a meal, but the war in Ukraine has changed our habits a bit and taught us to eat even “quick” as main dishes food.

For delicious sandwiches, you only need:

• 2 cans of mackerel or sardines in oil;
• 1 loaf;
• 200 grams butter.

How to cook?

Take a loaf and cut off the edges on both sides. Pull out the flesh of the loaf without damaging its frame. Blend the bread pulp, butter, and the contents of cans in a meat grinder. If you don't have a meat grinder, you can use a fork to mix it. Place the finished mass in the frame of a loaf, wrap it in film and leave for half an hour. When the dish is ready, cut it with a sharp knife. This is a nutritious, protein-enriched dinner that the whole family will love.

Meal 3: sausage and vegetable salad

Salad recipes are never redundant. Therefore, keep another one as simple as possible, and also made up of food products that are in almost every Ukrainian family.

You will need:

• 1 carrot;
• 2 pickled cucumbers;
• 1 fresh cucumber (optional)
• 1 can of canned green peas;
• 1 can of canned corn;
• 300 grams of raw smoked sausage (ham or boiled pork is also suitable);
• mayonnaise or vegetable oil.

How to cook?

Grate the carrots, and cut the cucumbers and sausage into cubes. Drain the canned liquid and pour all the ingredients into a bowl. Add dressing and stir.

Bon appetit!

Meal 4: Lavash roll with cheese and ham

There are many variations on the theme of thin lavash rolls. Here's our favorite for you.

You will need:

• 1 thin lavash 20x40 cm;
• 3 tablespoons of melted or creamy cottage cheese;
• 100 grams of ham;
• lettuce leaves (lettuce/arugula/iceberg is suitable).

This portion is enough for a maximum of two people. Therefore, if you have a large family, multiply products.

How to cook?

Lubricate lavash with cheese, and add lettuce leaves. Slice the ham thinly and add it to the lavash. Roll it tight.

Wrap in film and, if possible, leave for half an hour in the refrigerator (or on a cool balcony). Before use, cut into not very thin slices.

Meal 5: Tuna and Corn Salad

This salad will appeal to those who care about their health. As a matter of fact, canned tuna contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it very useful for the cardiovascular system. In addition, this fish contains a large amount of vitamins B6 and B12, which support the nervous system. In today's world, it is a significant factor.

And finally, tuna belongs to low-calorie foods, that is, this dish will fill your body with vitamins and at the same time help maintain a slender waist.

You will need:

• 1 can of canned tuna;
• 1 can of corn;
• 10-15 cherry tomatoes;
• parsley;
• salt and pepper to taste;
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil;
• lemon juice (for dressing)

How to cook?

Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Mix with fish, corn, and herbs. Add salt, pepper, vegetable oil, and lemon juice. Delicious and healthy salad for dinner is ready.

Meal 6: Tuna and Bean Salad

Keep another healthy salad recipe that takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare.

You will need:

• 200 g canned beans;
• 100 g canned tuna;
• 1 red onion;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• half a lemon (for dressing);
• salt and pepper to taste.

How to cook?

Strain the beans, chop the onion and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Add salt, pepper, vegetable oil, and lemon juice. Dinner is ready!

Meal 7: salad with beans and crab sticks

If you have a pack of crab sticks in stock, here is the opportunity for you to use it in a delicious and simple salad.

You will need:

• 200 grams of canned beans;
• 200 grams of crab sticks;
• 2 pcs. bell pepper;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• greens;
• mayonnaise (1 tablespoon) and sour cream (3 tablespoons) for dressing;
• 1 red onion;
• half a lemon (for dressing);
• salt and pepper.

How to cook?

Cut crab sticks and pepper, and mix in a bowl. Add the beans, after draining the liquid from them. Add chopped garlic and onion, and season with sour cream and mayonnaise. Don't forget the greenery.

Bon appetite!

Meal 8: salad with beans, corn, and peas

Of course, salads will not replace hot dishes, but your family will definitely not go hungry with them. And this salad is also very healthy and rich in proteins.

You will need:

• ½ can of canned beans;
• ½ can of peas;
• ½ can of corn;
• 150 grams of hard cheese;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• dill;
• salt, pepper;
• mayonnaise for the dressing.

How to cook?

It is very easy to prepare. Drain liquid from canned food. Mix everything in a bowl. Add grated cheese and minced garlic. Finish the dish with dressing, salt, and pepper. Dinner is ready in no time!

Meal 9: paste sandwiches

Delicious and nutritious sandwiches with paste will take no more than 10 minutes to prepare.

You will need:

• ½ rye bread;
• 1 can of chicken pate;
• 3-4 pickled cucumbers;
• greens.

How to cook?

Slice the bread and spread it with paste. Add cucumber rings and greens on top. A simple snack is already on the table!

Meal 10: The Perfect Dessert

We couldn't leave our readers without sweets. For dessert, we offer a traditional waffle cake. After all, it needs a minimum of ingredients, and it does not need to be baked.

You will need:

• 1 pack of waffles;
• 1 can of boiled condensed milk;
• 100 gram butter.

How to cook?

Take the butter out of the fridge first to warm it up a bit. Mix condensed milk with it. Spread the mixture on the cakes. Leave it on for 40-60 minutes.

A traditional dessert from childhood is ready!

By the way, if you don’t have waffle cakes, bread with the same condensed milk or, for example, homemade jam, is also suitable as a dessert.

Advice from Costless

Unfortunately, no one knows exactly when the war will end and how long we will have to eat “quick” food. But we hope that our recipes will help you get through these difficult times, at least tasty and economical.

And since food prices have been on the rise lately, we recommend looking for which stores have discounts in order to spend less. And do not go to supermarkets and compare prices for this. Use the convenient Costless discount service. So you can be the first to know where to buy cheaper.