Easy Backpacking Recipes
Here you will find backpacking food ideas including campfire cooking and other easy backpacking recipes more exciting than dehydrated packages.
Indian Spiced Fire Roasted Zucchini
— November 8th, 2011Nothing like a little heat and spice to warm up a cool night out under the stars. This Indian Spice Fire Roasted Zucchini is fun to make with a group of friends.
Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
— November 1st, 2011Spice up some pumpkin seeds by roasting them with our Secret Weapon Spice Rub.
Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal
— October 12th, 2011A chewy, nutty, and easy version of the same old same old camping food, oatmeal. Overnight steel cut oatmeal will make it easy to get up and out of bed!
Grits Cakes
— August 5th, 2011These veggie loaded grits cakes are fantastic both hot and at room temperature. Grits cakes even make a great backpacking recipe, as they keep surprisingly well.
Not Your Average Ramen
— July 15th, 2011Ramen is not a new thing for backpacking but this recipe is Not Your Average Ramen! Toasted Nori, corn and butter bring this classic backpacking meal to a another level.
Pistachio and Raisin Breakfast Couscous
— July 9th, 2011Couscous is a backpacking staple, so why not make it for breakfast too? Our breakfast couscous is cooked with dried milk, raisins, and pistachios.
Grilled Salad
— June 21st, 2011Summer is here and what better to celebrate than with this Grilled Salad. This Grilled Salad recipe is a great way to use your fresh garden veggies and a nice way to switch it up from the usual tossed salad.
Double Chocolate Quick Bread
— April 11th, 2011Make this Double Chocolate Quick Bread at home and take it with you on your next picnic or day trip. It’s loaded with chocolate, but not overly sweet like a chocolate cake.
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
— March 25th, 2011Forget about store-bought salsa and make this easy and delicious roasted tomatillo salsa. Let the campfire do its thing and then enjoy this fresh and tangy salsa with tortilla chips.
Tortilla Soup
— March 15th, 2011Tortilla soup is a quick and easy meal to make that is hearty and warming enough for camping. Make tortilla soup on your next backpacking trip.
Thai Coconut Soup
— February 16th, 2011Make a meal out of this aromatic Thai Coconut Soup using a blend of fresh herbs and savory ingredients. This easy Thai Coconut Soup recipe is great with tofu, chicken and noodles and your favorite veggies.
Grilled Bananas Foster
— February 2nd, 2011We fancy up your typical campfire bananas by stuffing them with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of dark rum in this recipe for Grilled Bananas Foster.
Picnic Pressed Sandwiches
— January 25th, 2011Sandwiches are convenient outdoor food items, but always get squashed. This pressed sandwich is the answer to the problem because it is meant to be squashed.
Backpacking Recipe Formula
— December 16th, 2010Backpacking recipes should balance speed, ease, and filling nutrition, and using a backpacking recipe formula over one recipe will keep your meals interesting.
Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot Stuffing
— November 24th, 2010A delicious vegetarian Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot stuffing for your backpacking, car camping, or at-home Thanksgiving needs.
Mushroom Soup
— November 11th, 2010Here’s a recipe for a creamy mushroom soup that you can even take backpacking! Enjoy with a grilled cheese sandwich next to a toasty campfire.
Maple Olive Oil Apple Chips
— October 22nd, 2010A little bit salty, a little bit sweet. A little bit crunchy, a little bit chewy. Maple Olive Oil Apple Chips will satisfy all your cravings while you’re out on the trail.
Caramel Apple Dip
— October 13th, 2010A homemade easy caramel sauce that is best dipping apples into. Caramel apple dip is the perfect snack to take on a fall outdoors trip, whether picnicking or backpacking.
Campfire Quesadillas
— September 30th, 2010Quesadillas are fantastic made over a campfire. Here’s an easy recipe for Campfire Mushroom and Corn Quesadillas, but you can make them with any fillings you like.
Quick Backpacking Breakfast Ideas
— September 23rd, 2010Here are some quick backpacking breakfast ideas for those of you who want to get up, energized, and on the trail without having to worry about cooking.
Tomato and Kale Pasta
— September 9th, 2010Here’s a one of our favorite kale recipes. Get all the health benefits of kale without compromising flavor with this easy camping recipe for Tomato and Kale Pasta.
Spiced Tomato Potato Salad
— September 2nd, 2010A twist on an easy potato salad recipe, we add caramelized onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices, turning an easy picnic recipe into gourmet outdoor cooking.
Summer Vegetable & Zucchini Slaw
— August 24th, 2010The Summer Vegetable & Zucchini Slaw is crispy and refreshing. It’s great for lunch, as a side dish or even in a good ol’ hot dog.
Sweet Creamed Corn
— August 12th, 2010You can make your own version of creamed corn while camping using fresh sweet summer corn. This is a very easy camping recipe that can be eaten all summer long.
Zucchini Pasta
— July 6th, 2010Onions and zucchini cook down to form a deliciously creamy sauce to coat your pasta. Zucchini Pasta is an easy way to use up all the zucchini in your garden.
GRITS
— July 2nd, 2010If you love a savory southern grits breakfast, you should be able to take it camping. Here’s the secret easy camping recipe for the best creamy grits.
Almond Flax Granola
— June 13th, 2010Make a batch of toasty Almond Flax Granola at home and bring it along on your outdoor adventures.
Secret Weapon Brown Sugar Spice Rub
— May 11th, 2010This brown sugar spice rub is excellent on any protein or vegetable you’d like to grill. The brown sugar is my secret weapon in my famous brown sugar spice rub.
Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip
— April 2nd, 2010This Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip is packed with peppers and walnuts and flavored with caramelized shallots, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Serve it with crackers for an easy camping snack.
Arborio Rice and White Bean Vegetable Soup
— March 29th, 2010An easy arborio rice and white bean vegetable soup recipe with arborio rice, onions, zucchini, and carrots. Don’t be fooled by it’s simplicity, this is no ordinary vegetable soup recipe.
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
— March 21st, 2010Our Creamy Macaroni and Cheese is so much better than the boxed stuff and it’s almost as easy to make.
Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
— March 16th, 2010This is a versatile and quick spicy peanut sauce recipe for noodles, chicken, or rice. It utilizes peanut butter that is usually on hand camping.
Chipotle Black Bean Soup
— March 11th, 2010This smoky and spicy chipotle black bean is ideal for backpacking or camping. This easy and quick camping recipe will satisfy the hungriest camper (and skeptics who think soup can’t be a meal!).
Backcountry Jello
— March 5th, 2010Making Backcountry Jello is fun and easy. Drink half of the Backcountry Jello while it’s hot, and eat the other half the next day. Kids will love it.
Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote- Dirty Version
— February 25th, 2010Here’s an easy camping recipe using ingredients for oatmeal pancakes that are always on hand backpacking.
Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti
— February 22nd, 2010Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti are crunchy, sweet, and great for dipping. Bake them at home and take them with you on the trail.
Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
— February 17th, 2010These roasted balsamic Brussel sprouts will convert any Brussels sprout hater into a lover. Just add onions, garlic, olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar to create hearty side dish or appetizer.
Ski Trip- Dirty Skillet Lasagna Attempt
— February 2nd, 2010A ski and snowshoe mountain picnic to test a Dirty Version of the Skillet Lasagna recipe for backpacking.
Smores #2: Geneva de Leche
— January 9th, 2010A toasted marshmallow and dulce de leche sandwiched between two Geneva cookies.
Kale and Black Eyed Pea Salad
— January 3rd, 2010Kale and spinach salad with black eyed peas and cider shallot vinaigrette, a variation of the New Years Day southern recipe for good luck.
