Recipes By Activity Recipes
Quesadilla Salad
— May 9th, 2013A quesadilla salad is the perfect addition to a quick camping snack or basic camping meal. This quesadilla salad adds freshness and crunch to a quick and easy camping meal.
Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip
— May 1st, 2013Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip is easy to make, and is the perfect snack for on the trail. Make it at home and take it backpacking, or make orange honey mustard pretzel dip at camp for your day hike.
Campfire Strawberry Shortcake
— April 18th, 2013Campfire strawberry shortcake is an easy camping recipe that can be a delicious dessert or breakfast. This version uses cream cheese and honey instead of whipped cream, and can easily be made using our favorite tool: the Pie Iron,.
Crunchy Skillet Fried Tacos
— April 18th, 2013These Crunchy Skillet Fried Tacos are a crowd-pleaser and are super easy to churn out. Vary the fillings to suit your tastes.
Skillet Fried Cardamom Donut Holes with Raspberry Jam
— April 10th, 2013Skillet Fried Cardamom Donut Holes with Raspberry Jam are great for a crowd. Serve them piping hot!
Point Mugu State Park
— April 3rd, 2013Point Mugu State Park is a great local spot about 1 hour out Los Angeles, just North of Leo Carillo State Park. Take your pick of a site with a view on the Pacific or in the shade of Sycamore Canyon.
Coconut Curry Soup
— March 27th, 2013Coconut cream powder is the secret in this silky smooth Coconut Curry Soup that you can make backpacking.
Tempeh Beef Stew
— March 13th, 2013Tempeh Beef Stew is just what you need for a cold night out in the wilderness. It will give you a warm and comforting feeling to get you through the worse of any conditions – or sleep like a baby in beautiful weather.
How to Dehydrate Vegetables
— March 7th, 2013Learn how to dehydrate vegetables in your oven for backpacking trips.
Savory Shortbread Cookies
— February 19th, 2013Savory shortbread cookies are made with blue cheese and parmesan, and are a light, flaky gourmet addition to a picnic. Eat savory shortbread cookies with wine!
Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars
— January 29th, 2013Here is another delicious and easy granola bar recipe for your next trip. Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars are delicious anywhere you take them- even sitting at home!
Tempeh Barbecue Sandwiches
— January 23rd, 2013These tempeh barbecue sandwiches are healthy and hearty. They are perfect for a fun night by the campfire, or to take with you on a day trip during this fitness-focused time of the year.
BBQ Baked Black Eyed Peas
— January 4th, 2013Sweet and smoky BBQ Baked Black Eyed Peas are sure to bring you luck for 2013.
Holiday Giveaway 2012: Sprouted Foods
— December 6th, 2012A lovely company called Essential Eating: Sprouted Foods is doing a giveaway for their delicious and healthy products. Here is a recipe for Sprouted Whole Wheat Pasta with Swiss Chard Pesto to go with the product review and giveaway.
Corn Dog Cake
— November 19th, 2012Corn dogs baked in a Pie Iron over the campfire. This corn dog recipe can be made in a dutch oven or on a stick, and is an exciting traditional camp recipe with an excellent twist.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
— November 6th, 2012The long wait is over and Aimee’s babies are finally here. To celebrate, make these delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!
Oatmeal Apple Bread
— October 25th, 2012Don’t throw away your leftover oatmeal! Make this hearty Oatmeal Apple Bread instead. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack with a little dab of salted butter.
Garlicky Lima Bean Spread
— September 28th, 2012Garlicky lima bean spread is a flavorful addition to any sandwich or great as a dip for crackers or vegetables. It makes an easy make-at-home addition to any camping trip, and sticks to your ribs, filling you up on the trail.
Barton Flats Campground
— September 12th, 2012Barton Flats Campground is a beautiful and accessible camping spot close to Los Angeles and closer to Big Bear. It is a great place to take your family in the summer, as well as in the Fall when crowds and the weather cool down.
Campfire Flatbread Pizza
— August 16th, 2012This is not so much a recipe as it is a guide to creating delicious Campfire Flatbread Pizzas. Make it a pizza party by having everyone assemble their own!
Yogurt Cheese with Za’atar and Olive Oil
— July 18th, 2012Yogurt Cheese with Za’atar and Olive Oil is an easy and healthy appetizer. Eat it with pita bread, some nice olives and a glass of wine.
Date and Chickpea Stew with Couscous
— July 6th, 2012This North African inspired Date and Chickpea Stew with Coucous is a light but hearty and filling meal with a nice blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Green Bean Potato Salad
— June 27th, 2012This potato salad is a lighter and fresher version than most, feeling more like a salad than a heavy side dish. Its a great seasonal dish that can be made in advance when you’re hungry and don’t feel like cooking (which happens a lot in the summertime).
Summer Fruit Salsa
— June 21st, 2012This Summer Fruit Salsa is our first celebration of Summer. Use any fruit that’s in season, but I really love it with stone fruits like peaches, plums and nectarines.
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
— May 23rd, 2012Vermicelli Noodle Salad is a cold asian noodle salad that can be made at home before your trip. It goes great with our Asian Wraps recipe and or is a great camping recipe on its own.
Asian Wraps with Peanut Sauce
— May 16th, 2012Asian Wraps with Peanut Sauce is a great recipe to make at home and take along with you on your picnics or camping trips. The effort is all in the prep, but it’s well worth it.
Cauliflower Potato Soup
— May 9th, 2012This Cauliflower Potato Soup is creamy, without the cream. You can certainly make it at camp, but if you make it at home and freeze it, the giant block of frozen soup will let you put less ice in your cooler.
Veggies and Dumplings
— May 4th, 2012Veggies and Dumplings is a take on the traditional Chicken and Dumplings recipe from the south. It is delicious and hearty cooked over the campfire in a big dutch oven.
Lentil Spinach Salad
— April 25th, 2012Here is a salad I’ve been making on camping trips for years. Its got a nice hit of protein from the lentils and almonds, but is still packed with freshness for Spring.
Campfire Breakfast Potatoes
— April 20th, 2012Campfire potatoes are a hearty, smoky and flavorful addition to any camping breakfast. Serve these next to grits and eggs, or inside your breakfast burritos to please every camper no matter their taste buds.
Chili Dogs
— April 12th, 2012Chili dogs are way better than your typical camping hot dogs on a stick. This chili dog recipe is pretty straightforward, but involves gourmet straightforward ingredients (including beer), which makes all the difference.
Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives, and Spinach
— April 4th, 2012One of the secrets to great camping food is to make part of your meal at home. This Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives, and Spinach recipe is a perfect example, because you make the pesto at home and then toss it with the pasta at camp.
Orange Coconut Macaroons
— March 28th, 2012Orange Coconut Macaroons are sturdy cookies that have an amazingly bright light flavor. Take them with you on any kind of trip for the perfect snack to pick you up and make you feel great.
Sweet Potato Tostadas with Chipotle Lime Sour Cream
— March 21st, 2012Adding sweet potatoes to tostadas is an unusual addition, but it’s delicious! The great thing about this Sweet Potato Tostada with Chipotle Lime Sour Cream Recipe is that you can set out all the ingredients and let everyone make their own.
Tempeh Hot Wings
— March 7th, 2012This recipe transforms tempeh into something delicious and familiar. Tempeh hot wings are the perfect appetizer to heat up a cold crisp evening outdoors.
Spicy Maple Chex Mix
— March 1st, 2012Made with pure maple syrup and spicy sambal oelek, this Spicy Maple Chex Mix is like no other Chex Mix you’ve tried. It’s an unexpected combination that we’re sure you’ll love.
Tofu “Egg” Salad
— February 22nd, 2012Tofu “egg” salad is a good recipe to make at home and bring with you on a camping trip or picnic. It is a great vegan alternative to the family favorite egg salad sandwiches.
Garbanzo “Tuna” Salad
— February 15th, 2012This garbanzo salad is a mock tuna salad that has a flavor that would impress both lovers and haters of the real thing. Garbanzo “tuna” salad is great for taking on picnics or having a quick ready lunch for any camping trip.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Brownie Sandwiches
— February 8th, 2012One of the most decadent desserts we’ve tried, these Peanut Butter & Jelly Brownie Sandwiches taste great warmed over a campfire. They’re gooey and delicious!
Dutch Oven Stuffed Peppers
— February 1st, 2012Dutch Oven Stuffed Peppers are a hearty meal that can be easily cooked over the campfire. Eat them after a good outdoor workout.
