RECIPES

Are you looking for a really good tasting Smore alternative? My family was recently turned onto the Campfire Roasted Strawberry recipe, and my daughters absolutely love them. The best part is I don’t feel so guilty letting them eat a bunch because, well, they are eating so mainly fruit. The recipe consists of a strawberry [...]

Are you sick and tired of the same old camping breakfasts? This one is so tasty and easy you won’t believe your camping. Ingredients: 1/2 C Heavy Cream 1/2 C Milk 4 Eggs 1/4 C Sour Cream 1/2 C Sugar 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon 1/4 Tsp Vanilla 1 C Blueberries 8 Slices Bread Heavy Duty Aluminum [...]

Are you looking for a way to easily make the perfect  cup of coffee while your camping or backpacking that tastes and looks completely gourmet? Believe it or not, all you need is instant coffee, sugar and hot water. No french press necessary. It’s actually pretty easy, but there is a little technique to it. [...]

When it’s cold there is nothing better than a hot drink to warm you up, and this time of year, hot spiced apple cider fits the bill perfectly. I love the convenience of the instant cider packets when I’m hiking or snowshoeing but there are a lot of multi-syllabic ingredients that I’d really rather avoid. That’s why [...]

Are you looking for a super fast and easy camp meal that is sure to impress even your “foodie” camping friends? Here is a delicious recipe that no one would expect  to eat while sitting around a campfire. INGREDIENTS: Begin by butterflying the chicken breast and pounding it flat. Not too flat but enough to [...]

Sometimes I want to make a meal at camp that is unexpected or surprising. Pizza is one of those meals, and when it comes to pizza, my family enjoys BBQ chicken. This recipe is just as delicious and simple to prepare when camping as at home. Most of the ingredients can be prepared, measured and [...]

I have found there are many mornings, both camping or simply at home, that you really want a quick, hot breakfast with minimal preparation or cleanup.  Here’s a recipe for a breakfast sandwich that you can modify or add ingredients and quickly and easily come up with combination that will please everyone. If your camping [...]

One of my all time favorite morning meals anywhere is a great breakfast burrito. Here is a way that I can enjoy one of my favorite foods while I’m backpacking  and hiking. It requires only a few easy to take along ingredients, and it really adds some variety and additional carbohydrates to a dehydrated packet [...]

When it comes to epic taste combinations, I find it hard to beat chocolate and banana. Here is a very easy dessert that includes those two ingredients, and you can make it on a grill at home or as a special treat while camping. Ingredients: Banana: This is one of Mother Nature’s most perfect fruits. [...]

If you are looking for an simple way to make over easy eggs and toast while camping, or anytime for that matter, try combining the two. This recipe goes by many names, but in my house my kids know it as the “Pop-Eye”. Ingredients:  Assembly: Lightly butter both sides of the bread. Cut out a [...]