Weekend Camping Cookbook

Weekend

CAMPING
COOKBOOK
Over 100
Delicious Recipes for
Campfire and Grilling

Contents

8 Introduction
33 13 Chapter 1: Breakfast

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

37 Chapter 3: Grilled
Sandwiches

53 Chapter 4: Sinful Sides
and Comfort Carbs

69 Chapter 5: Veggies
59 83 Chapter 6: Fruit

91 Chapter 7: Desserts
and S’mores

105 Chapter 8: Snacks and
Appetizers

112 Index

107

Recipes 26

13 Chapter 1: Breakfast 25 Chapter 2: Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, and One-Dish
14 Carrot Cake Pancakes Mains
15 Cowboy Camp Coffee
15 Iced Coffee 26 Skillet Kielbasa Hash
16 Flaky Walnut Pastries 28 Hawaiian Roasts
17 Cheesy Bacon Buns 28 Hobo Burgers
18 Bacon and Potato Pancakes 29 Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
19 Fluffy Flapjacks 30 Bow Wow Hot Dogs
20 Berry-licious French Toast 30 Hot Dawgs
21 Overnight Apple Pie Oatmeal 31 Garden Pup Hot Dogs
22 Almond French Toast 31 Canine Kraut Hot Dogs
22 Honey Bran Muffins 32 Southwestern Chicken and Rice Dinner
23 Strawberry Frenchies 32 All-American Burger
24 Breakfast Tarts 33 Chicken Enchilada Skillet
24 Bacon Quiche Tarts 34 Stuffed Frankfurters
34 Favorite Cheddar Burger
17 35 Sausage Pizza on a Stick
36 Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed
23
Burgers
36 Meatloaf Burgers

38 51

37 Chapter 3: Grilled 53 Chapter 4: Sinful Sides and
Sandwiches Comfort Carbs

38 Apple-Cinnamon Grilled Cheese 54 Baby Reds
39 Inside-Out Jalapeño Poppers 56 Grilled Potato Salad
40 Cheesy Spinach Calzones 57 Potato Salad Onions
42 Sloppy Joes 58 Alfredo Mac and Cheese
43 Toasted BLT 59 Dutch Oven Cornbread
44 Peanut Butter Waffles 60 Three-Cheese Mac with Brussels
45 Stuffed Toast
46 Hot Chicken Salad Pitas Sprouts
47 S'mores Hand Pies 62 Cheesy Jalapeño Loaf
48 Reubens on the Fire 63 Quick Sweet Potatoes and Apples
48 Grilled Cheese Perfection 63 Basic Grilled Potato Packets
49 Philly Cheesesteaks 63 BBQ Baked Beans
50 Quick Quesadillas 64 Herbed New Potatoes
51 Avocado Tuna Melts 64 Bacon Corn Muffins
52 Hot Sourdough Deli Sandwiches 65 Brie Bread
66 Bacon-Wrapped Onions
66 Basic Potatoes in Foil
67 Stuffed Cheese Bread
68 Grill-Baked Sweet Potatoes

56 57 68

78 81 85

69 Chapter 5: Veggies 83 Chapter 6: Fruit

70 Garlic and Onion Asparagus 84 Piña Colada Pineapple Sticks
71 Cauliflower with Parmesan 85 Firecracker Watermelon
72 Broccoli Casserole 86 Peachy Mallow
72 Citrus Broccoli and Carrots 86 Roasted Peaches
73 Simply Carrots 86 Grilled Bananas
74 Rainbow Pinwheels 87 Fruit Puffs
75 Artichokes and Carrots 88 Fruity Bread Pudding
75 Asian Asparagus 88 Foiled Peaches
76 Cauliflower with Spicy Cheese Sauce 89 Bacon-Wrapped Cantaloupe
76 Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers 90 Pears in Caramel Sauce
77 Italian Snap Peas 90 Fruit Pizza
78 Layered Veggie Salad
79 Foiled Cabbage
80 Veggie Pizza
80 Layered Lettuce
81 Picnic Foil Pack
82 Campfire Green Beans

74 89

94 95 111

91 Chapter 7: Desserts and 105 Chapter 8: Snacks and
S’mores Appetizers

92 S'more Burritos 106 Grape Thyme Appetizers
92 Gingerbread Cake in an Orange Shell 106 Munch Munch
93 Zesty Orange S'mores 107 Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus
93 Strawberry Cream S'mores 107 Roasted Nuts
94 Lemon Coconut S'mores 108 Corn and Black Bean Guacamole
94 Choco Raspberry S'mores 108 Phyllo Bites
95 Grilled Cherry Chocolate Pizza 109 Cast Iron Nachos
96 Campfire Cones 110 Stuffed Baby Peppers
97 Cashew Brownie S'mores 110 Fire-Roasted Pickle Wraps
97 Bacon S'mores 111 Popcorn Packs
98 Apple Pie S'mores 111 Mushroom and Bacon Bites
98 Strawberry Nutella Banana S'mores
99 Tropical S'mores
99 Sailor S'mores
100 Fudgy Orange Campfire Cakes
101 Strawberry Shortcakes
102 Toasted Coconut Pumpkin Pies
103 Lemon-Lemon S'mores
103 Party Pastry S'mores
104 Cinnamon Sensation S'mores
104 Minty Mix S'mores

109

Introduction

Camping suggests tranquil simplicity. Communing delicious, fun, and filling foods for every meal
with nature. Effortless relaxation. Sunlight and appetite, guaranteed.
sparkling on water. Drifting off to sleep with the
scent of clean dirt and pine on a gentle breeze. Enjoy choosing your favorites, and when
Weekend camping is a great escape from the it comes time to eat on the weekend, use the
everyday experience. following handy helpful tips to keep your
campfire cooking easy.
Still, you have to eat and that’s ok! Food adds
tremendously to the camping getaway. It tastes DESTRESSING YOUR TRIP
better when you’re camping. And it’s easier
because you can do the planning, shopping, prep, Remember to read through your chosen recipes
and even the cooking before you go. Anything before you go and plan ahead for ways you can
that can be done ahead of time and tossed on the make your life easier at camp.
campfire is weekend camping food at its finest. • Pre-mix your dry ingredients, fillings, and

Weekend Camping Cookbook is premised upon spices and store them in labeled zippered
that fundamental idea. More than 100 recipes plastic bags or air-tight containers.
are included in these pages that you can prep, • Note which recipes have make-at-home options
make, freeze or chill, pack, and eat. Stress-free, and prepare and pack those ahead of time.

Camp Cooking Tools You Might Need
■ paper goods (paper ■ a long, metal spatula ■ propane or charcoal
■ long, metal tongs ■ dry wood, kindling
towels, napkins) ■ a long, metal
wood, newspaper, and
■ dish cloths and towels meat fork fire starters
■ tableware—
■ measuring cups ■ heavy-duty foil and
silverware, plates,
bowls, and cups and spoons foil pans

■ a first-aid kit ■ a can opener ■ a baking sheet
■ leather gloves/oven ■ a bottle opener ■ a cast iron pan
■ a pair of scissors ■ a muffin tin
mitts/potholders ■ a long lighter ■ a Dutch oven
■ skewers
■ a spatula and matches ■ a pie iron
■ stirring and ■ an over-the-fire grate
■ a digital
slotted spoons
meat thermometer
■ a whisk
■ sharp knives

8 Introduction

CHAPTER 1

BREAKFAST

Cheesy Bacon Buns

Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS Beat egg with a bit of milk. Cut each biscuit into eight pieces; add
• Egg to egg mixture. Stir in bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onion.
• Milk Fill one side of a greased pie iron with mixture, close iron, and
• One 8-ct. pkg. jumbo cook over warm coals until done, turning only once near the end
of cooking.
refrigerated flaky biscuits
• Bacon, cooked and chopped
• Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Green onion, chopped

Chapter 1 - Breakfast 17

CHAPTER 2

Hamburgers,
Hot dogs,and

One-Dish Mains

Bow Wow Hot Dogs INGREDIENTS
• Hot dog
Makes 1 serving per hot dog • Hot dog bun
• Fire-roasted salsa
Cook hot dog as desired and place in bun. Top with salsa, corn, carrots, • Corn
Canadian bacon, Parmesan cheese, and shoestring potatoes. • Carrot, shredded
• Canadian

bacon, diced
• Parmesan

cheese, grated
• Shoestring potatoes

Hot Dawgs

Makes 1 serving per hot dog

INGREDIENTS
• Hot dog
• Hot dog bun
• Bacon, cooked

and crumbled
• Black beans
• Red bell

pepper, diced
• Hot sauce
• Mustard

Cook hot dog as desired and place in bun. Top with bacon, black beans, bell
pepper, hot sauce, and mustard.

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

CHAPTER 3

Grilled
Sandwiches

Philly Cheesesteaks

Makes 4 servings

Spray the inside of a hot pie iron with cooking spray. Cut dough to INGREDIENTS
fit in iron. Sandwich beef, cheese, onion, and pepper between two • Refrigerated French
dough pieces.
bread dough
Close the iron and put in the coals until bread is toasted brown. • Deli roast beef
Check often so it doesn’t burn. • Cheese slices
• Onion, sliced
• Bell pepper, sliced

Chapter 3 - Grilled Sandwiches 49

CHAPTER 4

Sinful Sides and

Comfort Carbs

Dutch Oven Cornbread

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 C. flour
• 1/2 C. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 11/2 C. yellow cornmeal
• 1 C. buttermilk
• 2 T. butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 C. milk
• Butter, honey, or syrup

At home, in a lidded container, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cornmeal.

At camp, add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir to blend. Melt the butter and add to the bowl.
Whisk in the eggs and milk. Pour the batter into a greased 10" Dutch oven and set it on a ring of 7 hot
coals; put 15 hot coals on the lid and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean,
rotating the pot and lid a few times. Near the end of cooking time, move a few coals toward the center
of the lid to help with browning.

Chapter 4 - Sinful Sides and Comfort Carbs 59

CHAPTER 5

Veggies

Cauliflower with Parmesan

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS Heat grill or grate over campfire to medium heat. Break cauliflower
• 1 head cauliflower into florets and put into a bowl. Add butter, seasoned salt, and
• 1/4 C. butter, melted Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Dump the mixture onto a big piece
• 11/2 tsp. seasoned salt of heavy-duty foil. Fold up the foil, leaving room inside for air
• 1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, circulation, and set on the hot grill. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or
until crisp-tender. Open carefully, toss, and serve.
shredded or grated

Chapter 5 - Veggies 71

CHAPTER 6

Fruit

Piña Colada Pineapple Sticks

Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS

• 1 pineapple
• 1 C. coconut milk
• Brown sugar
• Toasted coconut

At home, peel and core pineapple; cut into six wedges and put into
a zippered plastic bag. Add coconut milk, seal the bag, and chill
overnight. Grease the grill rack and heat the grill over campfire
to medium heat; set the pineapple on the grill for several minutes
on each side to get grill marks. Sprinkle with brown sugar and
toasted coconut.
84 Chapter 6 - Fruit

CHAPTER 7

Desserts
and S’mores

Zesty Orange S’mores

Makes 1 serving per 1 graham cracker

INGREDIENTS
• Marshmallows
• Milk chocolate candy bars
• Orange zest
• Chocolate graham crackers

Toast marshmallow. Layer segments of milk chocolate candy bars,
toasted marshmallow, and orange zest between split chocolate
graham cracker.

Strawberry Cream S’mores

Makes 1 serving per 1 graham cracker

INGREDIENTS
• Marshmallows
• Cream cheese, softened
• Fresh strawberries, sliced
• Cinnamon graham crackers

Toast marshmallow. Layer toasted marshmallow, cream cheese,
and strawberries between split cinnamon graham cracker.

Chapter 7 - Desserts and S’mores 93

CHAPTER 8

Snacks and
Appetizers

Grape Thyme Appetizers

Makes 6 to 8 servings

INGREDIENTS
• Purple seedless grapes
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Dried thyme to taste
• Cream cheese, softened
• Crackers

Cut a couple bunches of purple seedless grapes in half and toss in a single layer into a foil pan. Stir in a
little olive oil; sprinkle with salt and dried thyme to taste.

Set the pan on hot grill or grate for 5 to 10 minutes, until the grapes have softened a bit, stirring
occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.

Spread some softened cream cheese on your favorite crackers and top with a little scoop of grapes.

Munch Munch

Makes 6 to 8 servings

INGREDIENTS Make
• Salted pepitas ahead!
• Sunflower kernels
• Yogurt- or chocolate-

covered raisins
• Dried fruit
• Unsweetened coconut chips,

toasted if desired

Mix equal amounts of salted pepitas, sunflower kernels, yogurt- or chocolate-covered raisins, dried
fruit, and unsweetened coconut chips in a zippered plastic bag or airtight container. Mix it up, take it
along, and enjoy.

106 Chapter 8 - Snacks and Appetizers

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Before you escape into nature, make sure to prep and pack RECIPES INCLUDE:
amazing food! Weekend Camping Cookbook is filled with over • Bacon Quiche Tarts
100 make-ahead and stress-free recipes for every meal of the • Southwestern Chicken and Rice
day, from hearty breakfast foods and savory sides to grilled • All-American Burger
sandwiches, one-dish mains, fruits and veggies, and so much • Apple Cinnamon Grilled Cheese
more. Also included are helpful tips for various campfire • Brie Bread
cooking methods, from foil cooking to using pie irons and • Veggie Pizza
skewers. With just a little preparation, this must-have camping • Firecracker Watermelon
cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy • Strawberry Nutella Banana
to make and delicious to eat for any outdoor getaway!
S’mores
• Cast Iron Nachos
And more!

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