Quick Camping Appetizers

When you get back to camp after a full day, everyone is hungry. Keep them happy until dinner is ready with some delicious, quick camping appetizers.

Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

This Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake belongs at a picnic. It’s delicious, not fussy at all, and is so pretty.

Olives in Paprika Sauce

Olives in paprika sauce are a delicious snack to take on any trip. Crisp olives hold up well, but absorb the flavors of the sauce as well. True “dirty gourmet” material.

Sriracha Garlic Popcorn

Sriracha Garlic Popcorn is our favorite new snack (or dinner). It’s deliciously buttery and savory with a hint of spiciness. Skip the movie theatre and make this easy gourmet snack at home.

Gin Marinated Potatoes

Gin marinated potatoes require little prep and make a flavorful easy camping side dish. Serve warm or cool on a picnic or on the side during a car camping trip.

Apple Fennel Mustard Slaw

Apple Fennel Mustard Slaw is a crunchy, tangy, and bright addition to the most typical campfire meals. It makes a great topping for anything barbecued, and can hold up well to being made in advance.

The Quintessential French Picnic

Let’s be like the french, and enjoy picnicking all the time! It doesn’t take lots of prep or fancy recipes. Just get the freshest ingredients you can find, a few simple tools, and find somewhere beautiful to be outside.

Chocolate Jar Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Baking cupcakes in jars makes transporting them super easy. Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Jar Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, but try baking any cupcake recipe in a jar for your next trip.

Campfire Strawberry Shortcake

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

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!