How I Use Freeze Dried Food Every Day (Not Just For Prepping!) | Garden Harvest Year-Round

It's winter, but we're enjoying the bountiful summer harvest! Today I'm sharing two of my favorite freeze-dried recipes that will make you a rock star in the kitchen: my famous pasta sauce that everyone raves about and an almost-Olive Garden salad dressing. Freeze drying isn't just for prepping—it's my secret to enjoying garden-fresh flavor all year long while cutting down on waste and saving money. I'll show you how I use freeze-dried zucchini, carrots, celery, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and even hamburger to create meals that taste just like summer! I own both a Harvest Right and Blue Alpine freeze dryer, and they help me preserve the abundance from my garden in ways that retain 97% of nutritional value while enhancing flavor! **BlueAlpine freeze dryers https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/providentprepper Use the promo code ProvidentPrepper to get 5% off. **Harvest Right https://affiliates.harvestright.com/901.html **Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers are from PackFreshUSA https://packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c Use promo code PROVIDENT to save. I LOVE these oxygen absorbers! 🎁 FREEZE DRYER GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a Harvest Right freeze dryer! https://harvestright.com/freeze-dried-february-giveaway/ 📺 FREEZE DRIED FEBRUARY PLAYLIST: Check out all the amazing collaboration videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ewjaDxEe5aU69PnLbbLJNrnThti-0J6 RECIPES IN THIS VIDEO: ✅ Kylene's Best Ever Hearty Vegetable Pasta Sauce ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ cup zucchini, diced (or freeze-dried) 1 ½ cup carrots, diced (or freeze-dried) 2/3 cup celery, diced (or freeze-dried) 4 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1 ½ Tablespoon dry basil) 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or I ½ Tablespoon dry parsley) 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dry oregano) 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 3 large cloves garlic, minced (3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic) 2 large onions, minced (2/3 cup dried onion) 2 quarts freshly blended tomatoes (bottled tomato juice) 2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with green chilies 3 (6 ounce) cans of tomato paste 1 heaping tablespoon salt 3 Tablespoons honey 1 quart freeze-dried hamburger (optional) Heat ¼ cup olive oil. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes. If using dry, skip this step. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. ✅ Simple Olive Garden–Style Dressing • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • ⅓ cup white vinegar • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1½ tsp sugar (or honey/maple if preferred) • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • ½ tsp freeze-dried garlic powder • ½ tsp freeze-dried red onion powder • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast • 2 Tbsp water (adjust for thickness) Add all ingredients to a blender or mason jar. Blend until emulsified and creamy. Chill for an hour to combine flavors. Don't be afraid to get a little dirt under your fingernails and turn that dirt into a delicious dinner! #FreezeDriedFebruary #FreezedriedFood #GardenRecipes #FoodPreservation #HarvestRight #ProvidentGardener @TheInquisitiveFarmwife Shop GreenStalk Planters https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/provident. Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get 10% off. These beautiful planters are a fantastic way to grow a lot of food in a tiny footprint. DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended as medical, health, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making decisions regarding your health, gardening practices, or any activities shown in this video. You are solely responsible for your own actions and any consequences that may result from following the information presented. Affiliate Links: This description may contain affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our channel and allow us to continue creating content. Copyright Notice: All content in this video, including but not limited to video footage, audio, graphics, and written materials, is the copyrighted property of The Provident Gardener. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from The Provident Gardener. Limitation of Liability: The Provident Gardener and its creators shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that may result from the use or misuse of information presented in this video. Viewers participate in any activities at their own risk. By watching this video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer.