Tag: Camping Recipes

Something old and something new

There is nothing like gathering around the campground fire in the evening. The crackle of the flames, the crickets in the distance, and the stars up above. One of the only things that can improve the evening is something sweet to cook up over the flames. There are classics when it comes to desserts made over a campfire. There will likely be a revolt if s’mores are not present at at least one of the meals (if not all). However, this summer try to mix up dessert with a few new ideas.

Campfire Eclairs

Campfire eclairs are fun and simple to cook up. You just need to make up some vanilla pudding in your RV or before your trip to stash in your cooler. Take a [...]

There’s more than s’mores

Don’t get us wrong, s’mores are a camping classic, a summer must have, a timeless delight. However, sometimes you want to throw something new in the mix. If you’re camping for multiple nights, you might not want s’mores every night. Here are some new camping desserts that are quick and easy to whip up, as well as tremendously satisfying.

Dessert Bruschetta

You may be familiar with classic tomato and basil bruschetta, but have you met its sweet cousin? With a few simple supplies you can easily whip up dessert bruschetta.

Ingredients

• Rustic bread of your choice (e.g. sourdough)
• Olive oil
• Chocolate hazelnut spread
• Sliced fruit (e.g. strawberries, bananas, peaches, raspberries)
• Mini chocolate chips
• White chocolate chips
• Chocolate bar to grate

Slice the bread thickly, brush both sides olive oil, then grill until toasted. Spread chocolate hazelnut spread on bread [...]

There is nothing like congregating around the campfire on a chilly fall night. Enjoy the heat from the fire, and cozy food to fill your bellies. Try out these fall campfire recipes on your next camping trip!

Baked Apples

This Baked Apples recipes is reminiscent of apple pie, but super simple to cook over the fire. Simply core an apple and then fill the center with a mixture of raisins, nuts, a spoonful of brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Place a small pat of butter on each end and then wrap the apple in foil. Roast the apples on a bed of coals for about 15 minutes, or until it’s soft enough to eat with a fork.

Sausage & Wild Rice filled Pumpkins

4 cups Wild Rice, cooked
1 lb ground sausage
2 medium apples, diced
1 cup [...]

There is nothing like congregating around the campfire on a chilly fall night. Enjoy the heat from the fire, and cozy food to fill your bellies. Try out these fall campfire recipes on your next camping trip!

Baked Apples

This Baked Apples recipes is reminiscent of apple pie, but super simple to cook over the fire. Simply core an apple and then fill the center with a mixture of raisins, nuts, a spoonful of brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Place a small pat of butter on each end and then wrap the apple in foil. Roast the apples on a bed of coals for about 15 minutes, or until it’s soft enough to eat with a fork.

Sausage & Wild Rice filled Pumpkins

4 cups Wild Rice, cooked
1 lb ground sausage
2 medium [...]

Check out this recipe for Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs, perfect for camping, sure to be quick, easy and delicious! Pro tip: dice and skewer before your trip and simply cook on site!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
• 4 Tbsp olive oil , divided, plus more for brushing grill
• 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 4 garlic cloves , minced (4 tsp)
• 1 Tbsp minced ginger
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 3/4 lb boneless , skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 1/4-inch cubes
• 3 cups (heaping) fresh cubed pineapple (about 3/4 of 3 lb pineapple)
• 1 1/2 large green peppers , diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion , diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl whisk together [...]

We love this Slow Cooker Parmesan Honey Pork Roast recipe from Leigh Anne at Your Home Based Mom. Slow cooker recipes are one of our favorite go-tos for camping. Start them in the morning, adventure all day, and come back to a nice home cooked meal – ready to go! Slow cooker honey parmesan pork loin roast Author: Leigh Anne Wilkes Ingredients

• 1 3-4 lb. boneless pork loin roast
• 2/3 C grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 C honey
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs cornstarch
• 1/4 C chicken broth
• 1 tsp sugar optional

Instructions

1. Place roast in slow cooker.
2. In a bowl combine cheese, honey, soy sauce, basil, oregano, garlic, oil, and salt.
3. Pour mixture [...]

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Summer Crescent Dogs

Hot dogs wrapped up in Crescent rolls, cooked over a campfire? Yes! With hot dogs and refrigerated crescent rolls you can make a culinary masterpiece! Simply roll a hot dog through crescent roll triangles and cook on skewers over your campfire until golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard. Yum!

Grilled Ham and Cheese Pull-apart Sandwiches

Assembled in minutes, this sandwich is ready to be toasted on the grill or the campfire. Cut a loaf of bread in slices, being sure not to cut all the way through. Stir butter and mustard, and spread every other slide with the mixture. Fold a slice of cheese and ham [...]