Appetizer Recipes

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

— November 1st, 2011

Spice up some pumpkin seeds by roasting them with our Secret Weapon Spice Rub.

Grits Cakes

— August 5th, 2011

These 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.

Eggplant Caponata

— June 6th, 2011

This 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.

Soyrizo Stuffed Mushrooms

— May 5th, 2011

Soyrizo 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.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

— March 25th, 2011

Forget 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.

Avocado Tuna Salad

— February 9th, 2011

Try this fresh lemony tuna salad stuffed in avocado halves on your next adventure. It’s relatively easy to take with you, even on a short backpacking trip.

Secret Weapon Brown Sugar Spice Rub

— May 11th, 2010

This 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 Mango Guacamole

— May 4th, 2010

This Chunky Mango Guacamole dip recipe is perfect for the summer season. Make this Chunky Mango Guacamole dip while camping or for your BBQ parties.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers

— April 22nd, 2010

Shrimp marinated in chipotles, lime juice, and olive oil are grilled over a campfire. You only need a few ingredients, and the Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers will cook in minutes.

Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip

— April 2nd, 2010

This 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.

Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

— February 17th, 2010

These 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.

Camping Nachos

— February 6th, 2010

Delicious nachos recipe with tortilla chips covered in melted cheese, black beans, and seasoned ground beef. This quick and easy nachos recipe is perfect for camping!