[nopardons]

I hope you do try it and enjoy it. It's the way I grew up eating those veggies ( the family used both fresh and canned ones, depending on the season and what was available fresh; but you have to slightly cook the fresh veggies first, as you DO need the "pot liquor !) and I do love them this way.

I always have cans of green beans, creamstyle corn, sweet peas, and carrots, in the pantry as my "just in case" items. I wouldn't call us "peppers", exactly, but what with blizzards, power outages, and such,my pantry is ALWAYS stocked with canned goods of many kinds, soups, rice, and pasta.

[Liz]

In case you ran out, here's a delicious recipe for Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Use in daily coffee; a key ingredient in richly refreshing Thai iced tea and coffee drinks.
Or use in baking or candy-making-----a sweet will keep up our spirits up during isolation.

METHOD Blender smooth (scraping down sides) cup instant nonfat dry milk powder,
2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup melted butter

CHEF NOTES

<><> Condensed milk typically has a thick, syrupy consistency;
if too thick to pour easily, add 1-2 spoonfuls of boiling water.
Reblend to incorporate. Adjust the water to fave consistency.

<><> Use right away, or fridge airtight 5 days.
Thickens w/ refrigeration; stir to room temp to thin.

<><>If dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for the dry milk.

<><> Has the same health benefits as milk; cans keep for years if unopened.

<><> Now enjoy the many sweet treats made with this easy-to-make pantry staple.