888.630.9224Pack your snacks, hiking boots, and sleeping bags to enjoy a night away from the bustling city life and distractions that run our everyday lives. Don’t worry about what you’ll eat while out in the middle of nowhere, here are some simple dishes that can be made with just a few ingredients and a fire.
S’mores
Everyone’s favorite campfire dessert is a warm sticky mess. It takes practice and patience to make the perfectly melted combination of chocolate and marshmallow between two graham crackers – whatever the result – it will be delicious. Just keep in mind how many you’ve eaten, because it’s easy to lose count.
Baked Potatoes
Potatoes can be baked before leaving for your trip and then reheated over the fire, wrapped in aluminum foil. Slice potatoes almost in half and use an onion, parsley, dill, or peppers to season them. Remember to poke holes in the potatoes before wrapping in foil. Leave untouched for about 45 minutes depending on size and strength of fire.
Corn on the Cob
All you need is corn, butter, salt and pepper. Begin by soaking the corn in water. Remove and place directly over hot coals. Allow the corn to cook for about 20-25 minutes, rotating a couple of times, and then remove from the fire and remove the husks. Season your roasted corn on the cob and enjoy!
Baked Apples
Start by coring the apples. Then fill them with brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, raisins or any other treat that you like with your apples. Top them with a dab of butter, and wrap in aluminum foil. Set them in coals and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Baked apples can be a delicious end to a cool evening or a great breakfast treat when topped with granola or peanut butter.
Biscuits on a stick
Not only can biscuits be enjoyed with every meal; they’re also easy to bake outdoors. All you need is a stick and a can of biscuits. Wrap the biscuits around the end of the stick and bake gently over a campfire, watching to make sure they don’t burn. Then you can enjoy your biscuits as a side dish or fill with fruit, honey, jam, or meat for a filling snack.
Hot Dogs
Nothing could be easier than hot dogs around a campfire. Pack buns and your favorite condiments, and you’ll have a quick and easy meal best enjoyed over an open fire. Whether you use a stick or skewer, make sure to adequately rotate your dog to ensure thorough cooking.
Baked Beans
Your hot dog wouldn’t be complete without baked beans and for the most part, baking your own beans around the campfire can be relatively easy. If you have a cast iron pot, nestle it in the coals. Using dry beans and meat, if you so choose, add garlic and any of your favorite seasonings. Keep adding liquid; beer, wine, or water will work, and add a few bullion cubes to help the flavor. Depending on the beans and strength of the fire, you may need to cook your dish for 25 to 40 minutes. Just test the beans for tenderness, then dig in!
Shish Kabobs
It’s not the easiest food to make while camping, but it can be done in little to no time. All you’ll need is meat, vegetables, skewers, and hot coals or a fire pit. Use stones or coals to set up a rack to let the skewers rest on. Remember to rotate the meat, and double check before eating to ensure that it is fully cooked.
When finished cooking, seal up any leftovers for future meals, and make sure that the fire is safely put out before going to bed or leaving the campsite. Most importantly, turn off your cell phones and remember to have fun!
