Great link to recipes, Brook Valley! I was wondering about the meat "chunk" size, and this site answered my question. It also answered my question about water -- adding slightly LESS than you took out, rather than risking a runny dinner.
I have already tried cooking pasta (the heavier shapes...
I originally got to thinking about dehydrating a "one pot meal" for camping but now am thinking about it for emergency preparedness. For example, each time I make spaghetti sauce, I could set some aside, mix it with some cooked pasta, and dehydrate. When needed, boiling water could be poured...