This is a classic corn chowder that’s easily prepared camp side. You can use fresh corn cut off the cob or frozen kernels for this hearty and creamy soup. Chives and bacon pieces sprinkled on top are perfect additions. Makes 8 servings. Equipment: Cast iron Dutch oven Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, cut into ¼” – [...]

Slow cooking over an open fire calls for tender, braised short ribs. This one-pot dish makes a hearty dinner complete with potatoes, carrots and onions in a savory barbecue sauce. Makes 6 servings Equipment: Cast iron SkilletDutch oven Ingredients: 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribsSaltFreshly ground black pepper2 tbsps oil1 large onion, sliced4 cloves garlic, [...]

Here’s a great option for when you’re thinking of yet another way to make chicken on your camping trip. This Mediterranean-inspired dish of tender meat with a crispy skin gets its mix of sweet and savory flavors from the prunes, brown sugar, olives and capers. Serve it over white rice or couscous for a complete [...]

This one-pot dish includes a whole roasted chicken, hearty potatoes and flavorful vegetables for a homestyle meal under the stars. Season the chicken with store-bought dry rub or make your own with our quick recipe below.  Make prep easier by coating the chicken in the dry rub at home and refrigerating it 1-2 days before [...]

Spice up your campfire menu with this one-pot Creole dish. The flavorful, yet simple ingredients make this recipe easy to make outdoors. Cut down on your campside cooking time by chopping the vegetables, cleaning the shrimp and prepping the meats at home before your camping trip. Store, refrigerate and transport the ingredients in freezer-safe plastic [...]

You and your camping crew will want to work up an appetite on purpose to enjoy this stew full of tender beef and vegetables. If you want to make it the traditional Irish way, use dark Guinness stout to add richness to the sauce. Because the alcohol from the beer evaporates during cooking, this dish [...]

Everyone loves delicious lasagna made from scratch. Here’s how to make this sometimes-complicated pasta dish with basic ingredients, at camp. The measurements for this recipe accommodate a 12-inch (6 quart) Dutch oven.  Makes 6-8 servings. Equipment: Ingredients: Steps:

Bring the taste of home to your campsite with this easy-to-prep hearty soup. Serve with a salad and thick, rustic bread to make it a complete meal.  Makes 6-8 servings. Equipment: Ingredients: Steps:

Whip up this bistro-style Apple Caramel French Toast to get your campers ready for a day on the trails. Use your favorite thick bread for this recipe, day-old bread that is still a little tender and moist is best.  Makes 4 servings. Equipment: Ingredients: Steps:

Camping isn’t quite camping without cowboy-worthy biscuits and gravy, and this hearty recipe is super easy to rustle up even for a greenhorn. Prep these flakey-layered buttermilk biscuits at home in advance and freeze them until you bake them campside with the gravy.   Makes 8 servings. Equipment: Ingredients: Biscuits Gravy Baking Tip: To help prevent [...]