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Side Dishes

The focal point of most backcountry meals are energy-heavy ingredients. A side dish can be a great way to add in some freshness. Quick and simple elements can be brought in, and can do extra duty as appetizers, snacks, or even condiments to create new recipes the next day.

Herby Red Lentil Spread
Brussels Sprouts Crostini Brussels Sprouts Crostini
Bourbon Cranberry Compote Cranberry Bourbon Compote
Fire Roasted Indian Eggplant Fire Roasted Indian Eggplant
Dutch Oven Sourdough Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
Campfire Roasted Pumpkin Rice
Fresh off the Grid Collaboration- Squash Galette Campfire Squash Galette with Creamy Cashew Sauce
Campfire Miso Scallion Sweet Potatoes
Black Eyed Pea Fritters
Spring Onion and Bacon Potato Salad
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Campfire Baked Beans
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Campfire Asparagus with Mustard Orange Vinaigrette
Gin Marinated Potatoes
Apple Fennel Mustard Slaw
BBQ Baked Black Eyed Peas
Green Bean Potato Salad
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
Indian Spiced Fire Roasted Zucchini
Foil-Roasted Mushrooms with Hazelnuts & Chives
Eggplant Caponata Eggplant Caponata
Dried Plum Caramelized Shallot Stuffing Dried Plum and Caramelized Shallot Stuffing
Campfire Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Spiced Potato Tomato Salad Spiced Tomato Potato Salad
Creamed corn Sweet Creamed Corn
Caramelized Onions & Feta Chickpea Salad
Campfire Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
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.


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