Finger Food - Dirty Gourmet

Quesadilla Salad

— May 9th, 2013

A 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.

Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip

— May 1st, 2013

Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip is easy to make, and is the perfect snack for on the trail. Make it at home and take it backpacking, or make orange honey mustard pretzel dip at camp for your day hike.

Campfire Strawberry Shortcake

— April 18th, 2013

Campfire strawberry shortcake is an easy camping recipe that can be a delicious dessert or breakfast. This version uses cream cheese and honey instead of whipped cream, and can easily be made using our favorite tool: the Pie Iron,.

Savory Shortbread Cookies

— February 19th, 2013

Savory shortbread cookies are made with blue cheese and parmesan, and are a light, flaky gourmet addition to a picnic. Eat savory shortbread cookies with wine!

Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars

— January 29th, 2013

Here is another delicious and easy granola bar recipe for your next trip. Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars are delicious anywhere you take them- even sitting at home!

Tempeh Barbecue Sandwiches

— January 23rd, 2013

These 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.

Corn Dog Cake

— November 19th, 2012

Corn 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.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

— November 6th, 2012

The long wait is over and Aimee’s babies are finally here. To celebrate, make these delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Oatmeal Apple Bread

— October 25th, 2012

Don’t throw away your leftover oatmeal! Make this hearty Oatmeal Apple Bread instead. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack with a little dab of salted butter.

Campfire Flatbread Pizza

— August 16th, 2012

This 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!

Chili Dogs

— April 12th, 2012

Chili 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.

Orange Coconut Macaroons

— March 28th, 2012

Orange Coconut Macaroons are sturdy cookies that have an amazingly bright light flavor. Take them with you on any kind of trip for the perfect snack to pick you up and make you feel great.

Tempeh Hot Wings

— March 7th, 2012

This recipe transforms tempeh into something delicious and familiar. Tempeh hot wings are the perfect appetizer to heat up a cold crisp evening outdoors.

Tofu “Egg” Salad

— February 22nd, 2012

Tofu “egg” salad is a good recipe to make at home and bring with you on a camping trip or picnic. It is a great vegan alternative to the family favorite egg salad sandwiches.

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.

Vegan Sausages

— May 27th, 2011

Finally 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, 2011

There’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.

Natural Dyed Easter Eggs

— April 22nd, 2011

Natural 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, 2011

Make 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, 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.

Picnic Pressed Sandwiches

— January 25th, 2011

Sandwiches 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.

Campfire Roasted Sweet Potatoes

— November 16th, 2010

Take Thanksgiving outside this year and include this campfire roasted sweet potatoes recipe. It is sweet potato casserole gone wild!

Caramel Apple Dip

— October 13th, 2010

A 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, 2010

Quesadillas 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, 2010

Here 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.

Smores #3: Bacon Wrapped Smores

— June 6th, 2010

Smores wrapped in bacon makes a salty sweet treat for campfire cooking. Bacon wrapped smores taste excellent, though they are definitely different!

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.

Chipotle Turkey Bacon Sandwich

— April 14th, 2010

No more uninspired sandwiches for lunch! This Chipotle Turkey Bacon sandwich is meal worthy with chipotle peppers, turkey, bacon, avocado and a generous shmear of cream cheese.

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!