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A creamy bechamel sauce on a generous portion of egg noodles, topped with chunks of chicken and vegetables: mmm... savoury... With a hint of garlic, black peppercorns and a hint of garlic: divine! Some dishes deserve recognition on their own merits; this is one of them. Some say a « blanquette » is a stew of white meat in white sauce, or « white stew», while others advocate that the term « blanquette» means « the sauce that coats the stew is white». Whatever the meaning, served with egg noodles and vegetables, the blanquette of chicken is a more than a meal, it’s a must. Standard Preparation: Combine the cold water (400-500 ml/serving) and the contents of the bag. Mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. With Insulating Pan Cover: Simmer 2 minutes on low heat, stirring often. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice. EXPRESS Preparation: Add boiling water (400-500 ml/serving) to the bag. Mix well. Close lid. Let stand about 18-20 minutes (stir once during this time or shake the bag). Ingredients: Egg Noodles (Durum wheat semolina and/or wheat flour, egg yolk powder, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, colour), Sauce (skimmed-milk powder, wheat flour, corn starch, modified corn starch, modified milk ingredients, onion flakes, glucose solids, dextrose, yeast extract, chicken, hydrolyzed soy proteins, salt, corn flour, garlic powder, chicken fat, potato starch, herbs, onion powder, spices, flavour, colour), Freeze-Dried Chicken (chicken, onion, herbs), Freeze-Dried Vegetables (peas and/or carrots and/or corn).

The Backpacker's Pantry Shepard's Potatoe Stew with Beef is based on the traditional English dish of creamy mashed potatoes, all-natural beef, vegetables, and cheese in a red wine sauce. This meal makes two 13 oz servings and is gluten free. Directions: Remove and discard enclosed oxygen absorber before beginning food preparation. Add 2-3/4 cups (660 mL) of boiling water. Stir well. Close and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Stir and serve. Rehydration time doubles every 5,000 feet of elevation gain. Directions are set for 5,000 feet.