Car Camping Recipes
Car camping calls for creativity in your cooking to make the experience even more memorable. These easy camping recipes will help you take your gourmet outdoor cooking to a new level, and you will probably even want to make them at home.
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.
Beef Stroganoff
— October 26th, 2011This comforting Beef Stroganoff dish is the perfect companion on your Fall camping excursions. This one is a crowd pleaser whether you’re going for the filet mignon or Smart Strip strips version.
Pumpkin Pancakes
— October 19th, 2011Pumpkins are not just for carving! Dump that box of pancake mix and try this easy pumpkin pancake recipe – for Fall or Halloween – whatever is your fancy!
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!
Chopped Spinach Salad with Ume Vinaigrette
— September 21st, 2011An easy chopped spinach salad that gets pizzazz from ume plum vinegar and walnuts. A delicious and fresh fall treat.
Biscuits & Gravy
— September 14th, 2011Nothing beats a great Southern breakfast of Biscuits & Gravy when you’re hungry. This version can even be made vegan!
Foil-Roasted Mushrooms with Hazelnuts & Chives
— August 27th, 2011So simple. So delicious. These Foil-Roasted Mushrooms get extra fancy with toasted hazelnuts and chives. Serve them as a side dish or add them to mashed taters and you practically got yourself a meal!
Tomato Relish
— August 13th, 2011Our Tomato Relish is cooked in a cast iron skillet over a campfire. The resulting flavor is so complex, you won’t believe it’s just a few ingredients.
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.
Eggplant Caponata
— June 6th, 2011This sweet and sour Eggplant Caponata makes a great appetizer or snack served with a baguette or crackers. Best of all, it tastes great at room temperature and gets better with time.
Vegan Sausages
— May 27th, 2011Finally a Vegan Sausage recipe that will do the real thing justice! These Vegan Sausages are seriously delicious and deliver on flavor, texture and satisfaction.
Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich
— May 12th, 2011There’s nothing wrong with a good ol’ BLT, but for those want to pass on the bacon, we present the COLT sandwhich – Caramelized Onion, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich.
Soyrizo Stuffed Mushrooms
— May 5th, 2011Soyrizo Stuffed Mushrooms – a Mexican-inspired appetizer just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Pop these on the grill or in a skillet, and grab yourself a beer. They’ll be ready in no time at all.
Natural Dyed Easter Eggs
— April 22nd, 2011Natural dyed Easter eggs create brilliant colors and are a safer, more sustainable solution this Easter and Earth Day weekend.
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.
Grilled Beer Sausage
— March 2nd, 2011Everyone knows grilled sausages are delicious, but we simmer them in beer and onions first.
Dutch Oven Hash Browns
— February 23rd, 2011Dutch Oven Hash Browns are the perfect breakfast comfort food for a leisurely morning sitting by the campfire.
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.
Orange Tofu Stir Fry
— January 12th, 2011Whether you’re looking to for an Asian-inspired meal or immunity boost, this Orange Tofu Stir Fry is such to hit the spot.
Peppermint Oreo Dirtballs
— December 24th, 2010Peppermint Oreo Dirtballs are quick no-bake treat to make for any occasion. Ditch the measuring cups and get your hands dirty making these Dirtballs!
Red Wine Poached Pears
— December 9th, 2010Pears poached in red wine is perfect for a winter camping evening. This is a two-for-one recipe offers an easy gourmet dessert accompanied by a warm beverage of mulled wine.
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.
Campfire Roasted Sweet Potatoes
— November 16th, 2010Take Thanksgiving outside this year and include this campfire roasted sweet potatoes recipe. It is sweet potato casserole gone wild!
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.
Marscapone Cheese and Smoked Salmon Pasta
— October 9th, 2010A quick and easy pasta recipe with a gourmet twist. Share a bowl of Marscapone Cheese & Smoked Pasta with friends sitting by a crackling campfire.
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.
