Side Dish Recipes
BBQ Baked Black Eyed Peas
— January 4th, 2013Sweet and smoky BBQ Baked Black Eyed Peas are sure to bring you luck for 2013.
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).
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.
New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas
— December 29th, 2011Black Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day are a Southern tradition. Our recipe skips the ham hock–instead the flavor comes from a rich tomato sauce and plenty of spice.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Caramelized Onions & Feta Chickpea Salad
— May 30th, 2010Keep cool with this summer Caramelized Onion & Feta Chickpea salad. It’s perfect for a picnic or for lunch on a day hike.
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.
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.
Roasted Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
— December 30th, 2009Sweet mini bell peppers stuffed with herbs and cream cheese, campfire roasted in foil packets.
