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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Spice up some pumpkin seeds by roasting them with our Secret Weapon Spice Rub.

Posted in Backpacking, Car Camping, Day Trip, SnackTagged Backpacking, Dairy Free, Easy, Fall, Family Friendly, Finger Food, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lightweight, Make at Home, One Pot, Party, Spicy, Vegetarian4 Comments

Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal

A chewy, nutty, and easy version of the same old same old camping food, oatmeal. Overnight steel cut oatmeal will make it easy to get up and out of bed!

Posted in Backpacking, Bike Touring, Breakfast, Car Camping, Recipes By ActivityTagged Backpacking, Brunch, Easy, Fall, Family Friendly, Healthy, Hearty, Lightweight, One Pot, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter1 Comment

Grits Cakes

These veggie loaded grits cakes are fantastic both hot and at room temperature. Grits cakes even make a great backpacking recipe, as they keep surprisingly well.

Posted in Appetizer, Backpacking, Day Trip, SnackTagged Backpacking, Easy, Finger Food, Make at Home, Vegetarian28 Comments

Not Your Average Ramen

Ramen is not a new thing for backpacking but this recipe is Not Your Average Ramen! Toasted Nori, corn and butter bring this classic backpacking meal to a another level.

Posted in Backpacking, Entree, SoupTagged Asian, Backpacking, Lightweight, One Pot, Spicy, Vegan, Vegetarian11 Comments

Pistachio and Raisin Breakfast Couscous

Couscous is a backpacking staple, so why not make it for breakfast too? Our breakfast couscous is cooked with dried milk, raisins, and pistachios.

Posted in Backpacking, BreakfastTagged Backpacking, Easy, Healthy, Lightweight, One Pot, Vegetarian10 Comments

Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata

This sweet and sour Eggplant Caponata makes a great appetizer or snack served with a baguette or crackers. Best of all, it tastes great at room temperature and gets better with time.

Posted in Appetizer, Car Camping, Day Trip, Picnic, Side Dish, SnackTagged Backpacking, Dairy Free, Dip, Easy, Finger Food, Make at Home, One Pot, Party, VegetarianLeave a comment

Double Chocolate Quick Bread

Double Chocolate Quick Bread

Make this Double Chocolate Quick Bread at home and take it with you on your next picnic or day trip. It’s loaded with chocolate, but not overly sweet like a chocolate cake.

Posted in Backpacking, Breakfast, Day Trip, Dessert, PicnicTagged Backpacking, Chocolate, Dairy, Easy, Family Friendly, Finger Food, Make at Home4 Comments

Thai Coconut Soup

Make a meal out of this aromatic Thai Coconut Soup using a blend of fresh herbs and savory ingredients. This easy Thai Coconut Soup recipe is great with tofu, chicken and noodles and your favorite veggies.

Posted in Bike Touring, Car Camping, SoupTagged Asian, Backpacking, Dairy Free, Easy, Gluten Free, Hearty, One Pot, Vegetarian2 Comments

Picnic Pressed Sandwiches

Sandwiches are convenient outdoor food items, but always get squashed. This pressed sandwich is the answer to the problem because it is meant to be squashed.

Posted in Bike Touring, Car Camping, Day Trip, Picnic, Recipes By Activity, SandwichTagged Backpacking, Dairy Free, dirty, Easy, Family Friendly, Finger Food, Healthy, Hearty, Italian, One Pot, Perishable, Vegan, Vegetarian1 Comment

Backpacking Recipe Formula

Backpacking recipes should balance speed, ease, and filling nutrition, and using a backpacking recipe formula over one recipe will keep your meals interesting.

Posted in Backpacking, EntreeTagged Backpacking, Dairy Free, dirty, Easy, Family Friendly, Healthy, Hearty, Lightweight, Make at Home, One Pot, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian16 Comments

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