Entree 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orange Miso Rice Bowl
— January 9th, 2012Looking for motivation to stick to your healthy eating New Year’s Resolutions? Try this recipe for Orange Miso Rice Bowls. It’s hearty, fresh and a snap to throw together!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bell Pepper and Tofu Curry
— July 27th, 2010Here’s an easy camping recipe for an Indian inspired Bell Pepper and Tofu Curry. Serve it with rice or pita bread for delicious meal.
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.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
— April 22nd, 2010Shrimp 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.
Skillet Enchiladas
— April 19th, 2010Skillet enchiladas taste as great as if baked in the oven. Made with chipotles, corn, black beans and tomatillos, skillet enchiladas is truly an easy camping 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!).
Camping Nachos
— February 6th, 2010Delicious 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!
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.
Skillet Lasagna
— January 14th, 2010Just like a baked lasagna—hot and bubbly layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese, except that it all happens in a skillet.
Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
— January 5th, 2010Sweet and spicy chowder recipe made with sweet potatoes, corn, and chiles, great for winter and camping.















