Weekend Camping Cookbook E-Book

Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Seitenzahl: 84

Beschreibung

Before you head out on your next camping trip, flip through these pages, pick what you'll pack to eat, and discover the tasty convenience of make-ahead meals that the whole family will love! Featuring more than 100 camping recipes for grilled sandwiches, all-in-one dinners, savory sides, delicious s'mores, and so much more, Weekend Camping Cookbook is the ultimate guide to easily preparing and serving scrumptious meals in the great outdoors. From cast iron nachos and fire-roasted pickle wraps to carrot cake pancakes, baby stuffed peppers, and so much more, this complete camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1: Breakfast

Chapter 2: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and One-Dish Mains

Chapter 3: Grilled Sandwiches

Chapter 4: Sinful Sides and Comfort Carbs

Chapter 5: Veggies

Chapter 6: Fruit

Chapter 7: Desserts and S’mores

Chapter 8: Snacks and Appetizers

RECIPES

Chapter 1: Breakfast

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Cowboy Camp Coffee

Iced Coffee

Flaky Walnut Pastries

Cheesy Bacon Buns

Bacon and Potato Pancakes

Fluffy Flapjacks

Berry-licious French Toast

Overnight Apple Pie Oatmeal

Almond French Toast

Honey Bran Muffins

Strawberry Frenchies

Breakfast Tarts

Bacon Quiche Tarts

Chapter 2: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and One-Dish Mains

Skillet Kielbasa Hash

Hawaiian Roasts

Hobo Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Bow Wow Hot Dogs

Hot Dawgs

Garden Pup Hot Dogs

Canine Kraut Hot Dogs

Southwestern Chicken and Rice Dinner

All-American Burger

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Stuffed Frankfurters

Favorite Cheddar Burger

Sausage Pizza on a Stick

Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

Chapter 3: Grilled Sandwiches

Apple-Cinnamon Grilled Cheese

Inside-Out Jalapeño Poppers

Cheesy Spinach Calzones

Sloppy Joes

Toasted BLT

Peanut Butter Waffles

Stuffed Toast

Hot Chicken Salad Pitas

S’mores Hand Pies

Reubens on the Fire

Grilled Cheese Perfection

Philly Cheesesteaks

Quick Quesadillas

Avocado Tuna Melts

Hot Sourdough Deli Sandwiches

Chapter 4: Sinful Sides and Comfort Carbs

Baby Reds

Grilled Potato Salad

Potato Salad Onions

Alfredo Mac and Cheese

Dutch Oven Cornbread

Three-Cheese Mac with Brussels Sprouts

Cheesy Jalapeño Loaf

Quick Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Basic Grilled Potato Packets

BBQ Baked Beans

Herbed New Potatoes

Bacon Corn Muffins

Brie Bread

Bacon-Wrapped Onions

Basic Potatoes in Foil

Stuffed Cheese Bread

Grill-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Chapter 5: Veggies

Garlic and Onion Asparagus

Cauliflower with Parmesan

Broccoli Casserole

Citrus Broccoli and Carrots

Simply Carrots

Rainbow Pinwheels

Artichokes and Carrots

Asian Asparagus

Cauliflower with Spicy Cheese Sauce

Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers

Italian Snap Peas

Layered Veggie Salad

Foiled Cabbage

Veggie Pizza

Layered Lettuce

Picnic Foil Pack

Campfire Green Beans

Chapter 6: Fruit

Piña Colada Pineapple Sticks

Firecracker Watermelon

Peachy Mallow

Roasted Peaches

Grilled Bananas

Fruit Puffs

Fruity Bread Pudding

Foiled Peaches

Bacon-Wrapped Cantaloupe

Pears in Caramel Sauce

Fruit Pizza

Chapter 7: Desserts and S’mores

S’more Burritos

Gingerbread Cake in an Orange Shell

Zesty Orange S’mores

Strawberry Cream S’mores

Lemon Coconut S’mores

Choco Raspberry S’mores

Grilled Cherry Chocolate Pizza

Campfire Cones

Cashew Brownie S’mores

Bacon S’mores

Apple Pie S’mores

Strawberry Nutella Banana S’mores

Tropical S’mores

Sailor S’mores

Fudgy Orange Campfire Cakes

Strawberry Shortcakes

Toasted Coconut Pumpkin Pies

Lemon-Lemon S’mores

Party Pastry S’mores

Cinnamon Sensation S’mores

Minty Mix S’mores

Chapter 8: Snacks and Appetizers

Grape Thyme Appetizers

Munch Munch

Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus

Roasted Nuts

Corn and Black Bean Guacamole

Phyllo Bites

Cast Iron Nachos

Stuffed Baby Peppers

Fire-Roasted Pickle Wraps

Popcorn Packs

Mushroom and Bacon Bites

INTRODUCTION

Camping suggests tranquil simplicity. Communing with nature. Effortless relaxation. Sunlight sparkling on water. Drifting off to sleep with the scent of clean dirt and pine on a gentle breeze. Weekend camping is a great escape from the everyday experience.

Still, you have to eat and that’s ok! Food adds tremendously to the camping getaway. It tastes better when you’re camping. And it’s easier because you can do the planning, shopping, prep, and even the cooking before you go. Anything that can be done ahead of time and tossed on the campfire is weekend camping food at its finest.

Weekend Camping Cookbook is premised upon that fundamental idea. More than 100 recipes are included in these pages that you can prep, make, freeze or chill, pack, and eat. Stress-free, delicious, fun, and filling foods for every meal and appetite, guaranteed.

Enjoy choosing your favorites, and when it comes time to eat on the weekend, use the following handy helpful tips to keep your campfire cooking easy.

DESTRESSING YOUR TRIP

Remember to read through your chosen recipes before you go and plan ahead for ways you can make your life easier at camp.

• Pre-mix your dry ingredients, fillings, and spices and store them in labeled zippered plastic bags or air-tight containers.

• Note which recipes have make-at-home options and prepare and pack those ahead of time.

CAMP COOKING TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED

paper goods (paper towels, napkins)

dish cloths and towels

tableware—silverware, plates, bowls, and cups

a first-aid kit

leather gloves/oven mitts/potholders

a spatula

stirring and slotted spoons

a whisk

sharp knives

a long, metal spatula

long, metal tongs

a long, metal meat fork

measuring cups and spoons

a can opener

a bottle opener

a pair of scissors

a long lighter and matches

a digital meat thermometer

propane or charcoal

dry wood, kindling wood, newspaper, and fire starters

heavy-duty foil and foil pans

a baking sheet

a cast iron pan

a muffin tin

a Dutch oven

skewers

a pie iron

an over-the-fire grate

• Buy shredded or sliced vegetables and cheese so you don’t have to do that prep work yourself.

• Create a list of additional food items you might need for camp, such as hamburger or hot dog rolls, additional spices, or nonstick cooking spray.

• Finally, review the Camp Cooking Tools You Might Need checklist to be sure you’ve packed all the cooking and safety items you might need.

Above all, stay flexible and have fun. If you forget something, you can improvise without worry! Skillet meals can easily be turned into foil pack or pie iron meals and seasonings and toppings can be adjusted based on what you have available. Your campfire meals can be as much of an adventure as the trip itself!

CAMPFIRE SAFETY TIPS AND TRICKS

•Make sure it is legal to build a fire in your location.

•Use a fire pit, if available. Otherwise, build your fire on rock or dirt and construct a U-shaped perimeter with large rocks.

•Build your fire at least 8′ away from flammable objects.

•Never use gas or kerosene on a fire as they pose a serious risk of explosion.

•Never leave a fire unattended.

•Don’t build a fire if it’s windy. Sparks can cause unintended fires.

•Protect hands with leather gloves or heavy oven mitts and use long tongs to prevent burns.

•Fill a bucket with water and keep it near the fire to douse flare-ups.

•Extinguish your fire by dousing it with plenty of water. Be sure all the coals, embers, and wood are wet and cool.

•If you don’t have access to water, smother the fire with sand or dirt to extinguish it. You should still be sure all the coals, embers, and wood are completely cool.

BUILDING THE PERFECT COOKING FIRE

First things first: you’ll only get a nice cooking fire if you use the right kind of firewood. Use split logs since they produce the best heat and are easiest to ignite. Hard woods such as maple, walnut, oak, or apple are best; they burn slowly and produce wonderful cooking coals.

Pile up tinder in the cooking area; light with a match or lighter. When the tinder is burning well, place kindling loosely on top, adding more as needed. Once the kindling is burning nicely, carefully add split firewood, teepee-style, over the burning kindling.

When the flames die down, white hot coals remain. Use a metal fire poker or long stick to distribute the coals for cooking, as needed.

CAMPFIRE COOKING BASICS

Whatever method of cooking you choose—grill, foil, pie iron, skewer—remember to grease it before cooking. If camping with kids, adult supervision is essential! Only a few people can safely cook around a campfire at once, so campers should take turns, be nice, and avoid poking or chasing anyone with sharpened sticks or flaming marshmallows.

Foil Cooking

Heavy-duty foil is a camper’s best friend. It has multiple uses and makes for easy clean-up. Foil packs work best on a two-inch bed of coals and will heat up quickly. You can use a few different types of foil packs. Remember that it is better to use too much foil than too little. Watch for steam and use potholders or oven mitts and long tongs to handle foil packs. Place them on baking sheets to move to and from your campfire.

Food wrapped in airtight foil packs will be steamed, not toasted or crunchy. For crisp foods, make and bake food in open foil pans. Make an open baking pan by using a double layer of heavy-duty foil molded over an upside-down pan of your choice. Leave extra length at all edges, fold them over, and crimp well for strength. You can also make a griddle for sautéing or frying foods over a campfire by covering a wire rack, grate, or grill with a double layer of heavy-duty foil.

Skewer Cooking