{"id":5537,"date":"2022-05-13T11:42:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T11:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aussiepizzas.com\/PIZZADELIVERY\/12-camping-recipes-to-make-camping-meals-no-big-deal\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T11:42:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T11:42:47","slug":"12-camping-recipes-to-make-camping-meals-no-big-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aussiepizzas.com\/PIZZADELIVERY\/12-camping-recipes-to-make-camping-meals-no-big-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"12+ Camping Recipes to Make Camping Meals No Big Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for camping meal ideas to deploy on your next camping trip, you\u2019re in the right place. Over the years we\u2019ve done <em>plenty<\/em> of camping in tents, in cars, and in our Airstream. On the food front the goal is always the same &#8211; delicious camping meals without a lot of fuss, gear, or clean up. Quick and easy is the name of the game. Bonus points are earned for being able to prep components ahead of time. I went through the archives to select all my favorite camping recipes. Most can be cooked with a single piece of cookware &#8211; favorites include a pot, a skillet, or a griddle. Let\u2019s start by talking about your camp cooking gear.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/CAMPING-RECIPES-v.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Camp Cooking Equipment on a Picnic Table Next to an Airstream\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Essential Camp Cooking Gear<\/h2>\n<p>Whether car camping or traveling with the Airstream, the bones of our basic culinary camping kit is generally the same. Camping gear on the cooking front can get out of hand fast, so I\u2019ve tried to wrangle what we bring down to a reasonable amount that still allows a range of deliciousness while we are out enjoying new places! This is ever-evolving, I\u2019m always experimenting with difference camp-friendly combinations, but here\u2019s how it stands now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">A good cooler<\/span>: Great for loading bricks of frozen sauces, marinades, and other ingredients along with perishables.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">A propane burner<\/span>: Even when we have the trailer I prefer to cook outdoors. I tend to use a single burner and swap in whatever pot, pan, griddle, tava, or comal on top of that. It\u2019s super flexible and enables a lot of options.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">A large pot<\/span>: Crucial for one-pot soups, stews, curries, and chili.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Grill<\/span>: If the weather is nice when you\u2019re camping, you\u2019re going to want to grill. Many campsites have charcoal grills permanently built into each site, but we often bring a small grill with us.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">A griddle of some sort<\/span>: This is a highly personal choice. I talk to a lot of campers about their cooking set-up and in the past few years the <a href=\"https:\/\/blackstoneproducts.com\/\">Blackstone<\/a> has really taken camp cooking by storm. My sister has one, they camp <em>a lot<\/em>, and she says they basically cook every meal on it &#8211; from pancakes to stir-fries. I still like to use a cast iron skillet for pancakes and an Indian tava for stir-fries, they are items I already use at home and they work with a basic propane burner. Basically, either way, you\u2019re after a large, flat, hot metal expanse that you can cook a range of recipes on. The skottle systems (like <a href=\"https:\/\/orisskottle.com\/\">this<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tembotusk.com\/\">this<\/a>) are similar to my current set-up.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">A knife &amp; cutting board<\/span>: I like a good-sized cutting board.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Ooni Pizza Oven<\/span>: This is a real wildcard, and a bit of a pain if I\u2019m being honest. On occasion, we load up the <a href=\"https:\/\/ooni.com\/\">Ooni<\/a> and bring it camping, especially if the weather is set to be beautiful. We have the Ooni 16, the one powered by propane, so it collapses down flat-ish. It\u2019s great for cooking camp pizzas, roasting veggies, bean dishes, a range of flat breads, and I love it for paneer veggie kebabs (down below). It takes some time to get to know, but it\u2019s pretty amazing once you stop burning things in it. If you bring the pizza oven, you also need to bring a peel, tongs, extra flour\/cornmeal, and a plan for dough. Pro-tip: if you bring a large enough cutting board you can use it as a second peel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/CAMPING-RECIPES-1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Foil-wrapped Baked Potatoes in a Campfire\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Best Camping Recipes to Make Camping Meals No Big Deal<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve organized these recipes based on the type of cooking you might be doing. One of the things we\u2019ve noticed over the years is the prohibition of campfires allowed at campsites. It might be different in other regions, but on the West Coast of the United States, because of the fire danger, open campfires are becoming increasingly rare. So cooking meals in foil packets (and the like) isn\u2019t an option in many of the places we\u2019ve been recently. I\u2019ll add a bunch of links and resources down below related to campfire cooking and hopefully we\u2019ll be able to revisit open-fire cooking more reliable in future years. I\u2019ll add and photograph a dutch oven section at that point!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/CAMPING-RECIPES-2.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Airstream Trailer Parked at Campsite in New Mexico\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Grill Camping Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>On the grill front, we often prep a few components in advance. For example, I\u2019ll pre-make the mixture for the tofu burgers, or any special sauces. If at all possible I love to hit up local farmers markets to find more grill-friendly ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/grilled-veggie-kebabs-5.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Grilled Veggie Kebabs\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/veggie-kebabs\/\">Grilled Veggie Kebabs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You can marinade the ingredients for these kebabs before leaving on a camping trip. Kept cold they can be used up to 4-5 days later. Spicy grilled veggie kebabs made with a flavor-packed yogurt marinade and mix of vegetables with paneer cheese. A favorite that you can make ahead, and grill or bake year-round. We most often make these on the grill, but they\u2019re great in the pizza oven as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/grillable-tofu-burger-2.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Grillable Tofu Burger\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/grillable-tofu-burgers\/\">Grillable Tofu Burgers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Seasoned with a good amount of cumin, cayenne and mustard, these are hearty, filling, easy to make, dump-everything-in-the-food processor grillable tofu burgers. Pre-make the burger mixture and flat-pack in a baggie, then shape at the campsite prior to grilling. Kept cool, the mixture is good for 4-5 days.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/WEDGE-SALAD-WITH-RANCH-DRESSING-1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Wedge Salad with Ranch Dressing\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/wedge-salad\/\">Grilled Wedge Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With the best spicy ranch dressing! So easy, especially if you pre-make the dressing. A delicious, crisp grilled wedge salad topped with a spicy ranch dressing, chives, and nuts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/bruschetta-recipe-h1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Simple Bruschetta\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/simple-bruschetta\/\">Simple Bruschetta<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bring a loaf of good sourdough and some olive oil on your camping adventures and you\u2019re half way to amazing bruschetta. The ideas for toppings are vast, and can range from beautiful tomatoes to other vegetables you can toss on the grill -mushrooms, spring onions, grilled corn, artichokes hearts, etc. You can cook the toppings, if appropriate, on the grill along with the slabs of bread.<\/p>\n<h2>Skillet Camping Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Few items in my camping kitchen get more use than my classic cast iron skillet. It can be used over a fire, over a burner, and in an oven. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/CAMP-BREAKFAST-HASH-RECIPE-1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Camp Breakfast Hash\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/breakfast-hash-recipe\/\">Camp Breakfast Hash<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A favorite way to use up leftovers when camping. This Camp Breakfast Hash is peppered with plant-based hot dogs, potatoes, serrano chiles, and finished with salsa and a dusting of grated cheese. It\u2019s a flexible, one-skillet go-to that can be made on a griddle, flat top, or in a skillet. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/FRITTATA-RECIPE-2021-4.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Frittata in a Cast Iron Skillet\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/frittata-recipe\/\">A Tasty Frittata<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The tastiest, super adaptable frittata recipe. Made with potatoes, onions, and eggs drizzled with a cilantro chile sauce. You can flat-freeze the chile sauce and bring it in your cooler.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/FLUFFY-PANCAKE-RECIPE-H.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Stack of Pancakes topped with Butter and Maple Syrup\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/pancake-recipe\/\">Pancakes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re after classic pancakes, this is your recipe. For camping, I often pre-measure the pancake ingredients into a mason jar for easy packing. Add the liquid ingredients just before you\u2019re ready to put them on the griddle. This is a pancake recipe that delivers a beautiful, classic stack with impossibly tender crumb and golden edges. The pancakes have lightness and lift (especially if you fold in the whipped egg whites), and good color.<\/p>\n<h2>Flat-top, griddle, or Blackstone Camping Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Many of the recipes in this category can also be made in a large skillet. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/rice-noodle-stir-fry-recipe-3.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"A Favorite Stir-fry with Noodles and Lots of Vegetables\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/rice-noodle-stir-fry-recipe\/\">A Favorite Rice Noodle Stir-fry<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>I like to do a stir-fry when we\u2019re out camping. Usually, some variation on a stir-fry like this. A favorite noodle-based stir fry with silky rice noodles, bright and crunchy broccoli, toasted cashews, quick-marinated crumbled tofu, and pan-seared onions tossed in a feisty chile-boosted soy sauce. It works on everything from a large skillet to a Blackstone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/corn-salad-recipe-1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Coconut Corn Salad\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/corn-salad\/\">Coconut Corn Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Butter a griddle, skillet, or flattop and add corn, fresh thyme, red onions, toasted almonds and coconut. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. So simple, so tasty!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/meal-in-a-jar-tortellini-soup-1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Meal in a Jar Tortellini Soup\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Meal in a Jar Camping Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Making a few of these \u201cmeals in a jar\u201d is the best thing I do when preparing camping meals for a trip. I always make up 2-3 of these and then it\u2019s simply just add water (and perhaps another common pantry item or two), and you\u2019ve got a great meal. Perfect for travel days, or any camping days when you\u2019re short on cooking time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/meal-in-a-jar-tortellini-soup-2.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Meal in a Jar Tortellini Soup\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/meal-in-a-jar-tortellini-soup\/\">Meal in a Jar Tortellini Soup<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Just add water and a can of crushed tomatoes. It\u2019s so simple and so good! A one-pot lentil and tomato-based stew, dotted with plump, tender tortellini, spiked with a range of spices. Perfect for one-pot camping or weeknight meals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/meal-in-a-jar-spicy-coconut-curry-noodles-1.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Meal in a Jar Spicy Curry Noodles\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/meal-in-a-jar-spicy-coconut-curry-noodles\/\">Meal in a Jar Spicy Coconut Curry Noodles<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Just add water and a splash of coconut milk to make this fragrant curry noodle pot. A dynamic and feisty broth is bolstered with cayenne, ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric enveloping egg noodles and whatever seasonal vegetables you have on hand.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/MEAL-IN-JAR-ITALIAN-BARLEY-SOUP-7.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Meal in a Jar Italian Barley Soup\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/meal-in-a-jar-italian-barley-soup\/\">Meal in a Jar Italian Barley Soup<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a favorite flavor-packed meal in a jar &#8211; an herb-flecked, hearty, Italian Barley Soup with a bit of a hippie twist. Just add water and a can of crushed tomatoes and you\u2019re on your way to a really great pot of soup.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.101cookbooks.com\/CAMPING-RECIPES-4.jpg?w=620&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Campsite in the Desert\" width=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Other Helpful Camping Recipe Links<\/h2>\n<p>If you are serious about open-flame cooking, seek out William Rubel&#8217;s\u00a0<em>The Magic of Fire: One Hundred Recipes for the Fireplace or Campfire<\/em>. Published by Ten Speed Press in 2002, this is a beautiful, large-format, hardback volume I stumbled across years back while browsing the stacks at the San Francisco Library. It immediately sparked fantastic visions of fire-baked breads and ember-roasted Russets. Alternately, you can visit William&#8217;s website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.williamrubel.com\/\">here<\/a>. You&#8217;ll notice he mentions the <em>Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition<\/em> as having &#8220;the best introduction to hearth cooking of any book that I know of anywhere.&#8221; He contributed that section to the book.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Wikipedia: <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cooking_on_a_campfire\">Campfire Cooking<\/a>. Check out the photo of the oven made from scraps!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/books\/this-is-camino-a-cookbook\/9781607747284\">This is Camino<\/a>: This is another favorite cookbook focused on fire-based cooking by Russ Moore and Allison Hopelain. Camino was a brilliant Oakland-based restaurant centered around a beautiful open hearth and seasonal ingredients &#8211; the book will push your imagination in directions related to what\u2019s possible with great ingredients, an open flame, and a bit of know-how.<\/p>\n<p>Ok, that&#8217;s it for now. This will be a regularly updated page! Let me know your favorite camping recipes down in the comments!<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\/camping-recipes\/\">12+ Camping Recipes to Make Camping Meals No Big Deal<\/a> on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.101cookbooks.com\">101 Cookbooks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.101cookbooks.com\/~ff\/101Cookbooks?a=Ahs8p7dqUeU:DfaBDliKznA:yIl2AUoC8zA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/101Cookbooks?d=yIl2AUoC8zA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.101cookbooks.com\/~ff\/101Cookbooks?a=Ahs8p7dqUeU:DfaBDliKznA:gIN9vFwOqvQ\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/101Cookbooks?i=Ahs8p7dqUeU:DfaBDliKznA:gIN9vFwOqvQ\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.101cookbooks.com\/~ff\/101Cookbooks?a=Ahs8p7dqUeU:DfaBDliKznA:F7zBnMyn0Lo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/101Cookbooks?i=Ahs8p7dqUeU:DfaBDliKznA:F7zBnMyn0Lo\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for camping meal ideas to deploy on your next camping trip, you\u2019re in the right place. Over the years we\u2019ve done plenty of camping in tents, in cars, and in our Airstream. 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