Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 28-ounce cans of diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
4-5 anchovies
2 tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
When it comes to frying fish at camp, whether camp is as tame as a state park campground or as wild as an Alaskan river, I've always thought less is more.
By that I mean using the least amount of stuff and as little oil as possible, to keep cleanup and storage simple and straightforward. With this approach, deep-frying is out, and pan-frying is in.
It's easy, nearly foolproof, and results in far less mess and cleaning fuss when the bones are picked clean. Oh yeah, and pan-frying either whole fish or fillets results in some of the best camp grub on the planet. Here's how.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Servings: 6
1 lb bluegill or other panfish fillets
Seasoned Flour:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp granulated onion
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp cayenne
No camping trip is complete without the number-one camping dessert: s'mores. You know the drill: Layer a graham cracker with chocolate squares and toasted marshmallow and top with another graham cracker, smoosh, ooze, nibble, devour.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
3 tbs butter
2 1/2 cups potatoes, small dice
3/4 cup onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch black pepper
1 1/2 cups corned venison, chopped
Hot sauce (optional)
Eggs
1 par-baked pizza crust (Freschetta, Boboli, Mama Mary's or your own crust that has been baked in a preheated 350 degree oven, 10-15 minutes.)
1/3 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded cheese (Mozzarella, cheddar, colby, jack or a combination of choice)
1 7-ounce package sliced pepperoni
Dehydrated food can be a healthy and tasty way to eat when you're camping. With a little bit of planning, you'll be set for any upcoming camping trips. Dehydrating is also a great way to store your garden bounty during peak harvest season.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0-6 minutes
Servings: Approx. 24
1 cup honey
1 cup nut butter (peanut, cashew, almond, sunflower seed, etc.)
1 cup powdered milk or protein powder
1/2 cup coconut flour or cocoa powder
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup chopped raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 cup wheat germ or flax meal
Tortillas are a camping staple. They hold up well. You can get away without refrigerating them. You can't really smash them, so they often replace bread in the backcountry.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 45 to 55 minutes
Servings: 16
2 cans pie filling*
1 box cake mix*
1 can soda*
Fresh fruit, optional
Spread pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 10- or 12-inch Dutch oven. Add additional fresh fruit if desired (or substitute one can of the pie filling for three cups of fresh fruit).
