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Car Camping

Car camping recipes can be as fancy as you like. We differentiate our car camping recipes from others by allowing perishables and not worrying about weight. Grab a drink, put on some music, and create delicious meals under the stars.

Herby Red Lentil Spread
French Dish (Pate Chinois)
Goddess Kale Bacon Wraps
Yellow Curry
Hush Puppies
Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
Pineapple Coconut Upside Down Cake
Fire Roasted Indian Eggplant Fire Roasted Indian Eggplant
Italian Orzo Soup Italian Orzo Soup
Mushroom French Dip Featured Mushroom French Dips
Peanut Butter Beans
Pie Iron Pesto Turkey Melt
Mountain Berry Cobbler
Dutch Oven Sourdough Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
Cherry Pecan Fruit Salad Cherry Pecan Fruit Salad
Vegan Sweet Potato Corn Chowder Vegan Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Pie Iron Potato Skins Dutch Oven Potato Skins
Sipping Mexican Hot Cocoa Spiked Mexican Hot Cocoa
Dutch Oven Cranberry Apple Crisp
Kombucha Pomegranate Cocktail Kombucha Pomegranate Cocktail
Campfire Salt Dough Ornaments Campfire Salt Dough Ornaments
Albondigas Albondigas Soup
Pecan Raisin Granola
Bruschetta Picnic Potluck Bruschetta Picnic Potluck
Friends around a campfire at Thanksgiving A Camping Thanksgiving Menu
Campfire Roasted Pumpkin Rice
Fresh off the Grid Collaboration- Squash Galette Campfire Squash Galette with Creamy Cashew Sauce
Campfire Miso Scallion Sweet Potatoes
Arugula Corn Salad Pasta Arugula and Corn Salad Pasta
Campfire Dutch Oven Green Bean Fries Dutch Oven Green Bean Fries
Vanilla Cider Cocktail Vanilla Cider Cocktail
Toasted Pound Cake with Pineapple and Coconut Rum Caramel
Chickpea Flour Flatbread with Zucchini Chickpea Flour Flatbread with Zucchini
Campfire Smoked Trout
Goat Milk Gouda Veggie Sandwich Goat Milk Gouda Veggie Sandwich
Campfire Cones Campfire Cones
Red, White, and Bean Salad Red, White, and Bean Salad
Campfire Cinnamon Roll Waffles Campfire Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Walnut Pea Pesto Panini
Lentil Wraps
Black Eyed Pea Fritters
Sun Tea Cocktails
Beer Cheese Fondue
Sesame Soba Noodle Salad
Coconut Rice Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Pinnacles Scramble
Spring Onion and Bacon Potato Salad
On The Go Strawberry Cheesecakes
Blueberry Coconut Almond Bars
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Bourbon Walnut Banana Bread
Tahini Soba Noodle Salad
Layered Cabbage Jar Salad
Campfire Baked Beans
Dutch Oven Breakfast Casserole Dutch Oven Breakfast Casserole
Herby Frittata Sandwiches
Apple Cheddar Raisin Pie Iron Sandwiches
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Smoky Cheese and Pepper Spread
Raspberry Fig Fruit Leather
Rose Sangria in Jars
Spicy Lemon Herb Popcorn
Five Ingredient One Pot Meals
Pie Iron Cooking
Quick Camping Appetizers
Breakfast Quesadilla
Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Spicy Potato Flatbreads Spicy Potato Flatbreads
Trout Tacos
Spicy Korean Lentil Soup
Feels Like Summer Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Spicy Peanut Dip
Butternut Squash Tahini Spread
Olives in Paprika Sauce
Apricot Coconut Crumb Bars
Spicy Asian Pasta
Pie Iron Fried Egg Sandwiches
Campfire Asparagus with Mustard Orange Vinaigrette
Campfire Cooking: How to Make a Foil Pouch
Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce
Sriracha Garlic Popcorn
Campfire Shepherd’s Pie
Gin Marinated Potatoes
Hazelnut Raisin Crisps
Apple Fennel Mustard Slaw
Cheddar and Bacon Pancakes
Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
Lemon Blueberry Cake with Apricot Glaze
Campfire Spinach Cheesy Chicken Potatoes
Ginger Lemon Smores
Apple Spice Fruit Leather
Picnic Sandwiches and DIY Salad in a bag
Roasted Tomato Pasta Salad
Chocolate Jar Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Quesadilla Salad Quesadilla Salad
Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip Orange Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip
Campfire Strawberry Shortcake
Crunchy Skillet Fried Tacos Crunchy Skillet Fried Tacos
Skillet Fried Cardamom Donut Holes with Raspberry Jam
Point Mugu State Park
Savory Shortbread Cookies
Tempeh Barbecue Sandwiches
BBQ Baked Black Eyed Peas
Corn Dog Cake
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Oatmeal Apple Bread
Garlicky Lima Bean Spread and Tomatoes Garlicky Lima Bean Spread
Campfire Flatbread Pizza
Yogurt Cheese with Za'atar and Olive Oil Yogurt Cheese with Za’atar and Olive Oil
Date and Chickpea Stew with Couscous
Green Bean Potato Salad
Summer Fruit Salsa
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
Asian Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Cauliflower Potato Soup
Veggies and Dumplings
Lentil Spinach Salad
Campfire Breakfast Potatoes Campfire Breakfast Potatoes
Chili Dogs
Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Olives, and Spinach
Sweet Potato Tostadas with Chipotle Lime Sour Cream Sweet Potato Tostadas with Chipotle Lime Sour Cream
Tempeh Hot Wings
Spicy Maple Chex Mix
Tofu “Egg” Salad
Garbanzo “Tuna” Salad
Peanut Butter & Jelly Brownie Sandwiches
Dutch Oven Stuffed Peppers
Kabocha Squash Soup
Orange Miso Rice Bowl
New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas
Indian Spiced Fire Roasted Zucchini
Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff
Pumpkin Pancakes
Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal
Biscuits & Gravy
Foil-Roasted Mushrooms with Hazelnuts & Chives
Tomato Relish Tomato Relish
Grilled Salad
Eggplant Caponata Eggplant Caponata
Vegan Sausages
Caramelized Onion and Tomato Sandwich Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich
Soyrizo Stuffed Mushrooms
Natural Dyed Easter Eggs Natural Dyed Easter Eggs
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Tortilla Soup
Grilled Beer Sausage
Dutch Oven Hash Browns
Thai Coconut Soup
Avocado Tuna Salad
Grilled Bananas Foster
Picnic Pressed Sandwiches
Orange Tofu Stir Fry
Peppermint dirtballs - a treat for any special occasion Peppermint Oreo Dirtballs
Red Wine Poached Pears
Dried Plum Caramelized Shallot Stuffing Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot Stuffing
Campfire Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Mushroom Soup Mushroom Soup
Maple Olive Oil Apple Chips
Caramel Apple Dip with Apples Caramel Apple Dip
Mascarpone Cheese and Smoked Salmon Pasta
Campfire Quesadilla Campfire Quesadillas
Tomato and Kale Pasta Tomato and Kale Pasta
Spiced Potato Tomato Salad Spiced Tomato Potato Salad
Summer Vegetable Zucchini Slaw in two different ways. Summer Vegetable & Zucchini Slaw
Creamed corn Sweet Creamed Corn
Black Bean Huevos Rancheros
Bell Pepper and Tofu Curry Bell Pepper and Tofu Curry
Ginger Peach Julep from above Ginger Peach Juleps
Zucchini Pasta
bowl of creamy grits GRITS
Almond Flax Granola
Bacon Wrapped Smores Smores #3: Bacon Wrapped Smores
Caramelized Onions & Feta Chickpea Salad
Brown sugar spice rub Secret Weapon Brown Sugar Spice Rub
Chunky Mango Guacamole
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Skillet enchilada recipe with tomatillo chipotle sauce Skillet Enchiladas
Chipotle Turkey Bacon Sandwich Chipotle Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Dutch Oven Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Dutch Oven Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Roasted Red Pepper Dip Chunky Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Arborio Rice and White Bean Vegetable Soup
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Chipotle Black Bean Soup
Backcountry Jello
Backpacking Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote- Dirty Version
Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti
Campfire Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Easy Chocolate Fondue Easy Chocolate Fondue
Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote Valentine’s Oatmeal Pancakes with Dried Fruit Compote
Camping Nachos Camping Nachos
Butternut squash cakes topped with pecans honey apples and mascarpone cheese Butternut Pecan Cakes with Honey Apples and Mascarpone
Skillet Lasagna Skillet Lasagna
Smores #2: Geneva de Leche
Sweet Potato Corn Chowder Camping Recipe Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Kale and Black Eyed Pea Salad Kale and Black Eyed Pea Salad
Citrus Spiced Mulled Wine Citrus Spiced Mulled Wine
Roasted Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers Roasted Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

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We are three women who came together after a bike tour across Canada and years of camp life to rethink food in the outdoors. We believe that food should be as much a part of the experience as the activities, location, and five star views.


Aimee, Emily & Mai-yan

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