Good Camping Recipes

Meals are one of the most memorable aspects of any camping trip and if one meal is a disaster you will never hear the end of it. I will show you how to avoid spending half the day in the kitchen and still deliver a meal that will knock their socks off. Pre planning and pre prep are a great way to buy more time for doing what you came for “Camping”. Later I will share a recipe that includes a great way to pre cook pasta. There are two methods for meal planning, the ration method and the recipe method. Today I will focus on the recipe method. I will go into depth on the ration method in a later issue. A small group in a camp setting will find the recipe method much easier to implement. If you have a very large group or need to be mobile the ration method is desirable.

Choosing your best camping recipe.

An efficient and fun way to plan your menu is to gather up all your favorite recipes and make a daily menu centered around your planned activities not worrying about space or supply restrictions. For example if you are planning some hiking, sandwiches will do the trick. If you plan to stay close to the site you can afford some more elaborate meals.

Once you have your menu, figure out what supplies you will need, then depending on your space and weight requirements adjust your menu and/or your equipment accordingly. Otherwise just creating the menu can be a real challenge. Our goal here is to have fun. This method for meal planning is an easy way to figure out what supplies you will need without a lot of size and weight calculations. There are plenty of complicated formulas you can use for meal planning and in some circumstance like backpacking or extended trips these are essential, but for the average campsite certainty not necessary.

When planning your menu include plenty of fresh water, high-energy snacks and trail foods like fresh fruit, beef jerky and granola. Stay away from things like chips, soda and cookies unless you plan on sitting around the campsite wishing you had a TV to watch.

Outdoor activities require a lot of energy and burn a lot of calories. The best way to plan healthy meals is to use the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid. Keep in mind appetites will be up so plan accordingly. Click on the link above to visit the USDA’s site. Do as much pre planning and pre prep as possible. (Say that 5 times fast) I use a lot of zip lock bags, cutting up and cooking as much as I can before I get to the site. Use a cooler to keep your perishables like milk, condiments and fresh vegetables. I use powdered milk in all my camp recipes because it is convenient to carry and easy to convert your recipe to fresh milk if you have it. I usually use fresh milk for the first few days then go to the powdered milk after we have run out. At least that is the plan.

The nice thing about the recipe menu planning method is most home recipes can be converted to outdoor recipes with very little effort. This next recipe is a perfect example of something that is equally delicious at home or out on the campsite. Note the pre planning tips that make this a quick fix without compromising on taste.

Campsite Pasta Italiano

7 to 8 oz pasta 4 Tbsp olive or peanut oil 1 lb Italian sausage cut into ½ inch pieces 1 28 oz can Italian Style crushed tomatoes (do not substitute with regular crushed tomatoes) 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper Parmesan cheese

Do Ahead Tip: Cut sausage before hand and store in a zip lock bag.

Do Ahead Tip: Cook the pasta at home as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl add pasta and 2 Tbsp oil. Toss until evenly coated, seal in a zip lock bag and store in cooler until needed.

Do Ahead Tip: Plan several pasta dishes and cook all the pasta at once. Store each portion in a separate bag. Use a permanent marker to write the name of the recipe each bag is intended for.

Before you prepare your meal remove the appropriate pasta bag from the cooler and let it reach room temperature.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet on medium high. Add sausage and brown evenly until cooked through. Drain grease; add crushed tomatoes and garlic powder. Stirring constantly bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until thickened about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add pasta. Mix well. If your skillet is too small to add the pasta you can mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. The heat of the sauce will reheat the pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with parmesan Cheese.

Whala! A simple delicious meal whipped up in a flash. Guaranteed to stick to the ribs after a hard days play. Don’t forget to leave some room for the S’mores. I am an avid camper with a passion for the simple life.

P.S. If you decided to put all travel burdens - meals including - on the shoulders of others, then think about getting bargain cruise deals.

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Lots of people around the world love to eat salmon but unfortunately, most of them have no idea or maybe just running out of ways on how to cook salmon.

Below let me share with you some great salmon recipes you can always try cooking because they are easy to prepare and very affordable.

baked salmon recipes : BAKED SALMON IN SOUR CREAM
2 pounds of salmon fillets
3/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbl. all-purpose flour
2 tbl. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dill weed
paprika
8 oz. cream cheese
1 clove fresh garlic (pressed)
1/3 cup white wine

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9×13″ baking pan. Arrange
fillets in pan in a single layer. Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, flour,lemon juice, dill, cream cheese, garlic and wine with a whisk.

Spread mixture over salmon fillets. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika (to taste). Bake, uncovered for approximately 15 minutes or until fish flakes when checked with a fork. Makes about 4 servings.

DEEP FRIED SALMON

Ingredients:

2 cups biscuit mix
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups (16-ounces) beer or lemon-lime soda
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 to 3 pounds salmon fillets cut into serving-size pieces
Additional biscuit mix

Procedures:

In a large mixing bowl, combine mix, dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper together. Add beer and eggs and mix well. Dredge fish fillets in additional biscuit mix and immerse in the prepared batter. Refrigerate fillets in the batter for 20 to 30 minutes. Heat deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees.

Remove fillets from the batter one at a time, allowing excess batter to drip off. Fry 2 to 3 fillets at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. (Over-crowding will result in reduced temperature of the oil causing the fish to absorb the oil and become greasy.) Drain on paper towels. Serve hot. Serves 6 to 8.

DELICIOUS SALMON CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cans (6 ounce) tuna, drained
[or 1 can (14.75 ounces) salmon, drained and boned]
1 small can of peas, drained
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
5 tbl. butter
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup onion, sliced
1/4 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Procedures:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook sliced carrots as usual and drain. Set aside. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In 2-quart casserole dish, combine macaroni with tuna, carrots and peas. Mix well. Melt butter. In small bowl, mix one tablespoon of melted butter with bread crumbs. Set aside. Using remaining 4 tablespoons of butter; and in a pan, saute onion until golden (about 5 minutes). Remove pan from the stove. In the same pan, add flour, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Then gradually stir in milk.

Replace pan on stove. Bring milk mixture to a boil. Boil for one minute. Reduce heat. With pan still on stove, add cheese. Stir mixture until cheese is melted. Pour cheese sauce over the tuna mixture in the 2-quart casserole dish. Mix well. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden-brown.

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