Here are some meals you can make if you lose power during Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is on its way to metro Atlanta, and while there's no telling for sure what the impact will be, all signs point to the area losing power.

While we hope the electricity stays on, here are some recipes that don't require a stove or oven (and in most cases, no electricity at all). Yknow, just in case.

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