**Govt Commodities**

'Commodities' are handed out in nearly all states to low income people and senior citizens and help offset grocery bills. Much of this is **canned goods** and **dry goods**. The items are good, flavorful, and from what I have seen, low sodium as well for canned goods. My parents get these items quarterly, a large box worth, about 50 lbs easily. Being in the US since the end of June 2019 for an extended vacation, I have been using some of these items and incorporating them into existing recipes or finding and testing new recipes. Use the commodities as ingredients to create other dishes and you can reduce your grocery bill a little.

//Thailand has the same idea of this that is handed out during emergencies, and much of those items are dry rice, canned rice, canned mackerel, dry noodles, and cooking oils.//

The following is a list of recipes that I have prepared from these commodities. //A trick with commodities, as the flavors may not be on par with name or even store brands, is to use them as an ingredient in a dish not as the sole item in a dish.//

As you browse the list you will see some recipes may use multiple items, which is a bonus for you to put a meal together for even less cost.

//Not every item listed here is in every commodity box, example is one time a box may contain tuna, and another time it may contain chicken.//

Latest recipes tested and added are at the top of each list. 

 --- //[[simplewebs@protonmail.com|Lee Thayer]] 2021/10/25 01:47//

==== Canned Meats ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/09/29/baked-chicken-salad-pie/|Baked Chicken Salad Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/08/15/turkey-chop-suey/|Chicken Chop Suey]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/08/16/easy-chicken-a-la-king/|Easy Chicken a la King]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/08/15/turkey-or-chicken-tetrazzini/|Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/06/04/fancy-chicken-salad/|Fancy Chicken Salad]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/beef-noodles-4/|Beef & Noodles IV]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwiches/|"Canned" BBQ Pork Sandwiches]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/string-cheese-manicotti/|String Cheese Manicotti]] //pork or beef//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/quick-quesadillas/|Quick Quesadillas]] //chicken//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/white-chicken-chili-ii/|White Chicken Chili II]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tortilla-alfredo-pizzas/|Tortilla Alfredo Pizzas]] //chicken//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/spaghetti-os-goulash/|Spaghetti Os Goulash]] //beef//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/easy-tasty-chicken-turkey-salad/|Easy Tasty Chicken Salad]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-stew/|"Canned Stew"]] //beef//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-chili/|"Canned Chili"]] //beef or pork//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pork-noodles/|Pork & Noodles]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pinto-bean-ground-beef-stew-pressure-cooker/|Pinto Bean & Ground Beef Stew]] //beef or pork//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/gypsy-stew-revised/|Gypsy Stew II]] //beef or pork//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pinto-bean-chili/|Pinto Bean Chili]] //beef or pork//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chicken-noodle-casserole-ii/|Chicken & Noodle Casserole II]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chicken-with-egg-noodles-alfredo-sauce/|Chicken with Egg Noodles & Alfredo Sauce]]

==== Canned Fish ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2017/12/19/basic-salmon-patties/|Basic Salmon Patties]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tuna-noodles/|Tuna & Noodles]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/salmon-casserole/|Salmon Casserole]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/salmon-loaf-ii/|Salmon Loaf II]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tuna-loaf/|Tuna Loaf]]

==== Chili ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chili-dog-casserole/|Chili Dog Casserole]] //2 cans//

==== Vegetables ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/09/27/smokey-link-casserole/|Smokey Link Casserole]] //creamed corn//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/08/04/weiner-bean-pot/|Weiner Bean Pot]] //tomato sauce//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2020/11/27/tater-tot-casserole-ii/|Tater Tot Casserole II]] //peas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/beef-noodles-4/|Beef & Noodles IV]] //peas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tuna-noodles/|Tuna & Noodles]] //peas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/meatball-stew-ii/|Meatball Stew II]] //tomato sauce, green beans, carrots//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/homemade-spaghetti-os/|Homemade Spaghetti Os]] //tomato sauce//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/spaghetti-os-goulash/|Spaghetti Os Goulash]] //mixed vegetables//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-stew/|"Canned Stew"]] //carrots, peas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pinto-bean-chili/|Pinto Bean Chili]] //diced tomatoes//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chicken-with-egg-noodles-alfredo-sauce/|Chicken with Egg Noodles & Alfredo Sauce]] //peas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/dressed-up-canned-veggies/|Dressed Up Canned Veggies]] //sweet corn, peas, green beans, carrots, mixed vegetables//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/creamed-corn-cornbread/|Creamed Corn Cornbread]] //sweet corn, creamed corn//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/15-bean-soup-slow-cooker/|15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)]] //diced tomatoes//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pork-noodles/|Pork & Noodles]] //peas, mixed vegetables//

==== Potatoes ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/09/27/smokey-link-casserole/|Smokey Link Casserole]] //1 can//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/meatball-stew-ii/|Meatball Stew II]] //2 cans//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-stew/|"Canned Stew"]] //1 can//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-mashed-potatoes/|"Canned" Mashed Potatoes]] //1 can//

==== Pumpkin ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/impossible-pumpkin-pie/|Impossible Pumpkin Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins/|Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/fresh-pumpkin-pie/|Pumpkin Pie]] 
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/gingersnap-pumpkin-pie/|Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pumpkin-chip-cream-pie/|Pumpkin Chip Cream Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/yum-yum-brownie-muffins/|Yum Yum Brownie Muffins]]

==== Applesauce ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chocolate-chip-muffins/|Chocolate Chip Muffins]] //1/4 cup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pig-pickin-cake/|Pig Pickin' Cake]] //1/2 cup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/red-hot-applesauce-jello/|Red Hot Applesauce Jello]] //1 can//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/applesauce-cookies/|Applesauce Cookies]] //1 cup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/applesauce-pie/|Applesauce Pie]] //2 cups//

==== Fruit ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/fruit-cocktail-pie-ii/|Fruit Cocktail Pie II]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tart-cherry-crisp/|Tart Cherry Crisp]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tart-cherry-cottage-cheese-salad/|Tart Cherry Cottage Cheese Salad]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/easy-apricot-pie/|Easy Apricot Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peach-fruit-cocktail-pie/|Peach & Fruit Cocktail Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peach-dump-cake/|Peach Dump Cake]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peach-pie/|Peach Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/fruit-cocktail-pie/|Fruit Cocktail Pie I]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/fruit-cocktail-dump-cake/|Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pear-pie/|Pear Pie]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/tart-cherry-pie/|Tart Cherry Pie]]

==== Peanut Butter ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/07/13/easiest-peanut-butter-fudge/|Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/07/11/peanut-butter-fudge-slow-cooker/|Peanut Butter Fudge (Slow Cooker)]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/haystacks/|Haystacks]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chocolate-peanut-butter-cereal-treats/|Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Treats]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/frosted-flake-clusters/|Frosted Flake Clusters]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cookies/|Peanut Butter Cookies I]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cookies-ii/|Peanut Butter Cookies II]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peanut-butter-pudding/|Peanut Butter Pudding]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peanut-butter-fudge/|Peanut Butter Fudge]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cake/|Peanut Butter Cake]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/peanut-butter-marshmallow-squares/|Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares]] 
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chocolate-peanut-butter-dump-cake/|Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/buckeyes/|Buckeyes]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/no-bake-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies/|No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies]]

==== Trail Mix ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/frosting-fudge/|Frosting Fudge]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/oatmeal-raisin-cookies/|Oatmeal Raisin Cookies]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/ting-a-lings/|Ting-a-Lings]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/trail-mix-cookies/|Trail Mix Cookies]]
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/trail-mix-bark/|Trail Mix Bark]]

==== Instant Mashed Potatoes / Dry Pasta ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/08/15/turkey-or-chicken-tetrazzini/|Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini]] //226 g / 8 oz dry spaghetti// 
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/meatball-vegetable-soup/|Meatball Vegetable Soup]] //½ cup dry macaroni//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/beef-noodles-4/|Beef & Noodles IV]] //500g/1 lb macaroni//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/ultra-creamy-mac-cheese/|Ultra Creamy Mac & Cheese (Slow Cooker)]] //2 cups dry macaroni// 
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/basic-macaroni-salad/|Basic Macaroni Salad]] //1½ cups dry macaroni//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pork-noodles/|Pork & Noodles]] //500 g / 1 lb macaroni//

==== Condensed Soups ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/09/27/smokey-link-casserole/|Smokey Link Casserole]] //cream of celery, chicken, or mushroom soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2020/11/27/tater-tot-casserole-ii/|Tater Tot Casserole II]] //cream of mushroom soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/meatball-vegetable-soup/|Meatball Vegetable Soup]] //vegetable soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/baked-pork-chops/|Baked Pork Chops]] //cream of mushroom soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/beef-noodles-4/|Beef & Noodles IV]] //cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/ultra-creamy-mac-cheese/|Ultra Creamy Mac & Cheese (Slow Cooker)]] //cream of chicken soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/white-chicken-chili-ii/|White Chicken Chili II]] //cream of chicken soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/classic-green-bean-casserole/|Green Bean Casserole]] //cream of mushroom soup//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pork-noodles/|Pork & Noodles]] //cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup//

==== Canned Beans / Dry Beans / Dry Peas ====

  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/2021/08/04/weiner-bean-pot/|Weiner Bean Pot]] //canned vegetarian beans//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/meatball-vegetable-soup/|Meatball Vegetable Soup]] //canned pinto beans//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/white-chicken-chili-ii/|White Chicken Chili II]] //canned great northern//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/ham-hocks-beans-slow-cooker/|Ham Hocks & Beans (Slow Cooker)]] //dry beans, your choice//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/swedish-yellow-split-pea-soup/|Swedish Yellow Split Pea Soup]] //dry yellow split peas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/best-ever-beans-sausage/|Best-Ever Beans & Sausage]] //canned red kidney, great northern, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, and chickpeas//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/chili-beans/|Chili Beans (Slow Cooker)]] //dry pinto beans//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/canned-chili/|"Canned Chili"]] //canned dark or light red kidney beans//
  * [[http://thailand1dollarmeals.com/recipe/pinto-bean-ground-beef-stew-pressure-cooker/|Pinto Bean & Ground Beef Stew]] //pinto beans//