According to Outward Bound, “in the winter, it is best to eat a high calorie diet with a little extra fat. High energy foods such as cheese, butter, nuts, peanut butter, and quick burning sugary foods like chocolate, candy and granola help the body stay active and generate heat throughout the day.” For the dinners [...]
The term “pastry” brings to mind quaint little shops filled with unbelievable smells and a case full of a delectable assortment of goodies. A little indulgence now and then is good for the soul as well as the taste buds. These recipes are doable at the campsite, throughout the seasons. Pie on a Stick – [...]
BELL PEPPER JACK O’LANTERNS WITH VEGETABLE DIP – Courtesy of KOA Bring the fun and look of jack -o-lanterns into the kitchen as this tasty and healthy snack using bell peppers. Whip up your own vegetable dip or buy a premade one from the store. Ingredients 1 large orange bell pepper (make sure it’s flat-bottomed) [...]
Fall is harvest time and full of sights and smells that we didn’t know we missed so much until the calendar and weather turn again. In addition to delicious fall meals, including ones that are easy to prepare, we shift the cocktail menu to more robust and flavorful libations. These fall cocktail recipes celebrate the [...]
If we’re fortunate to have an RV with a wide footprint, we can entertain visitors and friends within its walls. But for most RVers and campers, cooking and entertaining will happen in the greatest venue: the outdoors. The following recipes, one for each main meal of the day, are perfect for large gatherings. And they [...]
Grilling imparts a particular flavor that can’t be created – or tasted – any other way. These easy, delicious recipes are perfect for campsite cooking, with some prep being handled prior to going camping. Enjoy! Grilled Flat Iron Camping Steak – Camping for Foodies Low prep, high flavor. You can make the marinade and [...]
If you’re new to campsite cooking, choose easy-to-make recipes that you already make at home – and that the family already loves. The recipes below are straightforward for any home cook, and three of them don’t require any cooking, just assembly. Breakfast Parfaits – Courtesy of KOA Sometimes, going on the lighter side on a [...]
The sights and sounds and smells of spring are more than wet earth, buzzing insects, and blossoming trees. Springtime means a new menu. We transition from needing hearty meals and soups to desiring something fresh and light. We add new flavors, textures, and ingredients that brighten up campsite cooking just as much as a fresh [...]
A few years ago we featured several recipes you could make using Michigan-made maple syrup. Maple syrup as a natural sugar can be used for breakfast toppings, candies, grilling, and salad dressing. It’s incredibly versatile and flavorful. Now that March has come around again, we can look forward to getting our hands on some of [...]
Celebrating annual traditions like Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is good for the soul. Even if you can’t get together with others, you can add a little Southern spice and a whole lot of fun with these Mardi Gras-inspired dishes. We hand-selected recipes based on how easy they are to make. Some of the ingredient [...]
