19 Homemade Snacks To Take On A Hike. Easy to make snacks to keep energy up and spirits high during a hike.
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19 Homemade Snacks To Take On A Hike. Easy to make snacks to keep energy up and spirits high during a hike.
By Fresh Off The Grid Combining a campfire baked sweet potato with a simple vegetarian chili, this hearty recipe is a quick and easy meal to warm yourself up on chilly nights. It might be nice to have a campfire […]
Posted by The Adventure Bite You’ll love these Camping Maple Sriracha Chicken Kabobs because they are sticky, sweet, spicy and full of flavor These camping maple sriracha chicken kabobs are so juicy and delicious. When we go camping, we don’t […]
Posted by Fresh Off The Grid This Sweet & Spicy Cashew Chicken Salad Wrap is a quick and easy backpacking lunch idea that will fill you up and get you back out on the trail in no time. All it […]
Posted by Off The Grid How to Make Dutch Oven Blueberry Cobbler What To Prepare At Home / Make Ahead Steps There are a few ways to cut down on steps in camp by prepping ahead at home. Here are […]
This will largely depend on your personal taste, but the general rule is that road trip food should be easy to access and easy to consume. They should keep your body fueled, your blood sugar stable, and your mind alert. […]
How To Make Grilled Chicken Tacos Start by making the marinade (this can be done at home!). Combine the olive oil, chipotle peppers and adobo, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt in a small food processor or blender. Give it a […]
Gluten-Free Backpacking Breakfasts One of the best things you can do to ensure you have a good day on the trail is to start with a solid breakfast. If you start with an empty tank, you’ll be playing caloric catch-up […]
Smoky, spicy, and deeply satisfying, this hearty one-pot meal is a camp-friendly adaptation of red beans and rice. This recipe is definitely not an authentic representation of Red Beans & Rice, but we find it to be a great version […]
This backpacking friendly blueberry coconut oatmeal is a great way to bring some nutritional diversity to your morning oats. While it’s commonly asserted that oatmeal “sticks to your ribs”, we find it does quite the opposite when we’re out backpacking. […]
On a cool evening, nothing sounds quite as enticing as a big pot of stew. Hearty ingredients, fragrant spices, and deeply rich flavor. Stews are great one-pot camping meals because they can be adapted to include any leftover ingredients you […]
This Grilled Caprese Sandwich captures all the fresh flavors of summer. You only need a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes, making it perfect for your next camping trip! A tasty sandwich that everyone will love! There are a few […]
Capture the essence of summer with this simple campfire grilled peaches and yogurt dessert. It’s a quick and easy camping dessert idea that makes for a perfect substitute for ice cream. How To Make Grilled Peaches The key to grilling peaches […]
A personal pizza in a handy little pocket, these campfire pie iron pizza pockets represent everything we love about camp cooking. They’re quick, easy, and so much fun to make. Crispy crust, melty mozzarella, and any topping your heart desires. […]
If you’re looking for a hearty camping breakfast, look no further than this cast iron frittata! Blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and shallots all layered together with cheese and eggs, a frittata is a wonderful way to start your morning. […]
Baking an apple cobbler on a camping trip definitely sounds impressive, right? But despite the high production value, this Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler recipe is actually really simple to pull off. Unless you need the flour and baking powder for other recipes, […]
This week, we are featuring two recipes to create a meal that is sure to fill even the hungriest bellies. How about Campfire Hash and Horseradish Glazed Ribs!!! YUM! These recipes will take a little at-home prep, but will be […]
Bike-packing or hiking lunches can be a real challenge. They should be nutritious enough to power you through the rest of the day, but simple enough that you don’t need to break out your cooking setup. Store-bought hummus is obviously […]
Soft and chewy – yet firm enough to hold together. Perfect for on the trail. Once you master the base recipe there are an unlimited number of mix-in flavor combinations to try! Scaleable recipe makes it easy to double, triple, […]
Following in the proud tradition of shepherds pie, chicken & dumplings, and various cobblers, where something delicious is layered over something else delicious, the appeal of this cornbread and chili far exceeds the sum of its parts. Fluffy, slightly sweet, […]
As we anticipate the start of Spring, this one-pot pasta dish captures the freshness and excitement of spring camping. Loaded with veggies and tangy goat cheese, this Pasta Primavera is a quick and easy meal to throw together at the end […]
This Dutch Oven French Toast Bake is a great breakfast idea when feeding a crowd! Toasty edges and tender on the inside, it’s everything you love about French toast – just a lot more of it! French toast is pretty […]
Continuing with our campfire dip ideas, this week we are featuring 2 recipes that are sure to be a crowd pleaser after a long day of biking and exploring. Grilled Jalapeno & Artichoke Dip Bringing smokey notes and some added […]
At Escape Adventures, we are a fan of anything that goes good on a chip. The next few recipe posts will feature some of our favorite dips that can be made ahead of time, or while you are setting up […]
Try a twist on your next outdoor adventure with this unique breakfast sandwich. Grilled halloumi cheese, sweet Hawaiian rolls, a fried egg and spicy mayo come together to make a fantastic quick and easy camping breakfast. An egg sandwich like […]
This Cashew Chicken Salad Wrap is a quick and easy bikepacking lunch idea that will fill you up and get you back out on the trail in no time. When we’re out hiking or biking, lunch is often a pretty […]
Combining quick-cooking instant rice, freeze-dried vegetables, powdered eggs, and soy sauce packets, this fried rice recipe is a great bikepacking idea that relies entirely on store-bought ingredients. No dehydrating required! As so many bikepackers do, we often get food cravings […]
At Escape Adventures, we love our desserts! On most camping and biking trips, dessert options usually fall somewhere between s’mores and more s’mores. Not that there’s anything wrong with the all-American campfire classic, but sometimes it’s nice to have a little […]
Campfire Mac and Cheese with Potato Chip Topping Quick, easy, and super cheesy, this Dutch Oven Mac & Cheese is a great way to make this comfort food classic when camping. Loaded with creamy, buttery, cheesy goodness, mac & cheese […]
Want to enjoy freshly baked banana bread on your next camping trip? All you need is a Dutch oven! Imagine enjoying a warm slice of banana bread with a mug of campfire coffee. What could be better?! Baking banana bread while […]
At Escape Adventures, we love gathering around the fire after a day of riding and exploring. While there are lots of ways to make garlic bread, this variation places the emphasis using a Dutch Oven for the cooking. Fun and tasty, this […]
The concept behind a banana boat is simple. Take a banana with its peel still on and cut it down the middle (along the concave side). Not all the way through, but until the tip of your knife just grazes […]
Mountain pies are a type of hand pie. They are usually made with two buttered slices of bread and some sort of filling. Traditional flavors include fruit pies such as apple or cherry and pizza. Mountain Pies are made with […]
Looking for what to do with all those Thanksgiving Leftovers? We have the perfect recipe for you. Heating up leftovers separately in the microwave can take forever. This Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole is so easy because it all cooks at the […]
One Pot Pasta Primavera This one-pot pasta dish captures the freshness and excitement of spring camping. Loaded with veggies and tangy goat cheese, this Pasta Primavera is a quick and easy meal to throw together at the end of the […]
Whether you are cooking over a campfire or just grilling in the backyard, these Chicken Tzatziki Skewers are a great recipe to try out. The bright and tangy tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time, the quick marinade for […]
The process for making Pumpkin French Toast is very similar to making standard French toast, but with a few additional ingredients.You will want to use thick-sliced bread. Either Brioche slices, Texas Toast, or a loaf of bread you slice yourself. […]
When you’re in a real pinch, nothing beats the satisfying simplicity of a plain cheese quesadilla. But if you have a little more time, adding in a few extra ingredients can really take your quesadilla game to the next level. […]
First things first: Prep your guacamole fixings. Mince the jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and set aside. If you didn’t make the pickled onions before your trip, you’ll want to make those now as well. Remove the tails and shells from the […]
On a cool evening, nothing sounds quite as enticing as a big pot of stew. Hearty ingredients, fragrant spices, and deeply rich flavor. Stews are great one-pot camping meals because they can be adapted to include any leftover ingredients you […]
Using a Dutch oven, you can sauté, simmer, braise, sear, fry, and bake – if you can imagine it, you can make it! Simmer, boil, steam: On a basic level, a Dutch oven is just a heavy-duty pot with a lid. […]
At home, combine the veggies with the dried spices in a resealable container and place a cube of vegetable bouillon and two soy sauce packets inside. If you can track down individual soy sauce packets, you can also fill a […]
The base of the curry begins with diced onions, which get sauteed in oil until just beginning to brown. At this point, you will add all of the spices to toast them a bit, which will open up their flavors. […]
Taking gourmet camp cooking to a whole new level of deliciousness, these cast iron skillet nachos are loaded with steak, jalapeños, blue cheese, bacon, and a flavorful beer-cheese sauce. Start with cooking some bacon in a cast iron skillet. Bacon is a great […]
Making your own jerky not only tastes better but is also better for you and your wallet. The cuts of meat to use vary depending on what is available or what is on sale. Jerky is the go-to snack for […]
Begin by warming up your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. While that’s going, liberally salt your steak on both sides. Add a couple of tablespoons of cooking oil into the skillet, then crank the heat all the way up […]
First things first, prep the strawberries so they have time to do their thing. Take the stem and leaves off, quarter the berries, and place them in a bowl. Stir the 2 tablespoons of sugar in to coat the strawberries […]
This panzanella bread salad is a beautiful, colorful, and easy side dish if you want to fancy up your camping menu with little effort. Traditional Tuscan panzanella is a bread salad that includes tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and stale bread. For […]
This chili features onions, yellow bell pepper, poblano pepper, sweet corn, navy beans, and canned green chiles. The “white” part of the chili comes from the addition of milk, which gives it a bit of a creamy texture. If you […]
By using a cast iron Dutch oven with a lid, you can make nachos no matter where you are. With a Dutch oven, you can place coals or embers on top as well as underneath, allowing you to cook your meal from both […]
This French toast recipe is so simple to make and all the ingredients can be stored at room temperature. By using a banana in place of eggs and full-fat coconut milk in place of the milk, you can achieve the same French […]
Whether you are cooking over a campfire or just grilling in the backyard, these Chicken Tzatziki Skewers are a great recipe to try out. The bright and tangy tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time, the quick marinade for […]
At Escape Adventures, we are always on the lookout for tasty snack ideas that would work well on bike tours, day outings, or camping trips. This trail mix comes together pretty easily and gives you a nice blend of both […]
Start out by mixing your french toast batter. You want those yolks and whites to be completely integrated before adding the milk, so you get a smooth and consistent batter. Add the milk and spices and stir to combine. Once […]
So if you’re stumped on what to make on your upcoming camping trip or backyard BBQ, relax! This is one of those super-simple, low-stress dinners that everyone is going to love. We love these grilled cilantro lime chicken tacos because: […]
Upgrade your grilled cheese game with this apple bacon grilled cheese sandwich! Stuffed with white cheddar, sweet seasonal apples, and crispy bacon, this is the quick and easy lunch idea you’ve been waiting for. Making grilled cheese is usually a […]
Our friends at Fresh Off the Grid structured the recipe to make it as simple as possible, while also using just a single skillet. The first step is to fry up some bacon in your skillet. Doing this will render […]
This dish feels extra fancy but couldn’t be simpler to prepare. In fact, you can prep part of this meal at home ahead of time. So when the sun starts to set and your campmate asks what’s for dinner, you […]
CAMPFIRE VEGETARIAN CHILI Start by making your chili in the Dutch oven over the campfire. We sautéed our onions with a little olive oil, before adding our beans, tomatoes, green chiles, tomato paste, and spices. While that simmered away, we […]
To capture as many Thanksgiving classics as possible, this recipe was designed to be an assembly of sides. But thankfully it only requires you to boil a single pot of water. Most of the water is used to rehydrated instant […]
With bright, tropical flavors, these Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are an easy, fuss-free camping meal perfect for grilling! Kabobs are one of the easiest meals to cook over a campfire. Just chop ingredients into pieces, skewer with a stick, and place […]
Chilaquiles is an easy camping breakfast – crispy tortillas simmered in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with a few eggs. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, and it’s vegetarian, too! Breakfast is a daily routine that camping […]
One of the best ways to serve eggs to a group is in the form of a frittata. This classic Italian breakfast dish is easy to make, requires little active cooking time, and can be customized to fit the flavor […]
In honor of Octoberfest, we wanted to share this special beer brat recipe from our friends at Fresh Off the Grid. In a cast-iron skillet, we dump the entire container of sauerkraut, pour in half a beer, mix in some […]
This homemade beef jerky recipe is a sweet and savory snack for your next adventure! The fresh teriyaki marinade loads the jerky with tons of great flavor, and it couldn’t be easier to make. 1 pound eye of round or […]
Cashew Chicken Salad Wrap Ingredients Pre-Cooked Chicken: You can use chopped home-cooked chicken breast (stored in a small tupperware) if you’re taking this wrap on a day hike, or bring along a pouch of chicken if you’re planning this as a backpacking meal. […]
How to Make Tropical Fruit Roll Ups In a blender or food processor, blend together all the fruit and the juice of half a lemon, which will add a little bit of acid to brighten up the flavor and maintain […]
If you’re looking for the perfect portable camping snack this summer, look no further than these vegan S’mores Bars! This vegan s’mores bar recipe is a great hiking snack. Using vegan marshmallows & graham crackers, dark chocolate, oats, and dates, […]
The original cookbook recipe calls for chicken thighs to be marinated in a refrigerator overnight with white wine, olives, capers, prunes, and a bunch of amazing ingredients. Then, the chicken is supposed to be patted with brown sugar and baked […]
When it comes to campfire Dutch oven recipes, enchiladas is one of the easiest places to start. The reason being: there’s not a whole lot of actual cooking going on. Sure, you are warming ingredients and melting cheese, but that’s […]
Hot dogs are a campfire classic. Perhaps one of the most iconic examples of camping food. And for good reason too. Since they’re technically precooked, hot dogs are by far the lowest stake meat to cook over a fire. They’re […]
While traditionally baked in an oven, our frittata recipe can be made right over a campfire using a cast iron skillet and lid. No oven needed! If you’re looking for a hearty car camping breakfast, look no further than this […]
Sweet potatoes paired with some local granny smith apples, sweet and delicious. We can’t believe we hadn’t tried this combination before! While the sweet potato and apple play great together, the ingredient that really pulls the dish together is black […]
Our friends at Fresh Off the Grid developed this tofu scramble for themselves as sort of a behind-the-scenes working meal. They needed something quick and easy to eat for breakfast BEFORE starting their day working on more time-intensive projects. Since […]
At Escape Adventures, we believe that a good breakfast is the only way to start your day. We also think that getting the whole family involved on your adventure is the only way to go. So with that in mind, […]
Portable, packable, and loaded with calories, trail mix has been a favorite of hikers and backpackers for generations. It’s the perfect on-the-go snack to get you through to the next meal. Whether you like it crunchy, salty, sweet, or spicy, […]
6 Quick Tips for Grilling Burgers 1. Keep Everything Cold Until the burger patties are formed, it’s important to keep the ground beef as cold as possible. Ground beef is full of fat, especially if you’re using 80% lean, which […]
Our friends at Fresh off the Grid love one pot camping meals and this simple One Pot Pesto Pasta just might be their favorite yet. All you need is a skillet and a single burner camp stove to get started. […]
When it comes to campfire Dutch oven recipes, enchiladas is one of the easiest places to start. The reason being: there’s not a whole lot of actual cooking going on. Sure, you are warming ingredients and melting cheese, but that’s […]
While it’s commonly asserted that oatmeal “sticks to your ribs”, we find it does quite the opposite when we’re out backpacking. Instant oatmeal packets are definitely one of the easiest hot backpacking breakfasts you can make out on the trail […]
Another great recipe from our friends at Fresh Off the Grid: When we’re camping in the backcountry, we often find ourselves missing certain textures. Most backpacking foods invariably take on a soft, mushy texture. (Think protein bars, oatmeals, boil-in-bag meals). […]
We love traditional potato hash just as much as anybody else, but while the toasted potato goodness is absolutely delicious, it doesn’t quite have the staying power we wish it had. Usually by sometime around 11am, we’re hungry again and […]
Campfire Apple Crisp Warm oats and apples, nestled up against each other after sizzling over an open fire. The aroma of cinnamon and maple. A slight crunch from the chopped almonds and hemp seeds. This is what the cool mornings […]
Transforming a school lunch classic into a portable hiking snack, these peanut butter and jelly granola bars are the perfect way to refuel out on the trail. PB&Js are not just a nostalgic childhood favorite; they’re also the go-to staple […]
At Escape Adventures, we love serving gourmet meals around the campfire. But when you have kids involved, it becomes more about fun and creative recipes that are still yummy to eat. So this week we bring you a family-friendly recipe […]
Oatmeal is the unsung hero of camping breakfasts. While it’s not as flashy as a cast iron breakfast skillet or a well-prepared egg sandwich, a bowl of warm oatmeal never fails to come through in a pinch. Nothing else is as economical to […]
Inspired by Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, these no-bake energy bites from Fresh Off the Grid are a perfect calorie dense, grab-and-go snack for your next outdoor adventure. What’s great about energy bites is they’re nearly impossible to screw […]
Sweet, savory, crispy and saucy, this Dutch oven recipe for Chicken Marbella delivers a “gourmet” campfire experience but without any of the work. What separates a good camp meal from a great one? We’ve all had our share of middle-of-the-road […]
Escape Adventures is all about family and some of the best memories are made around the campfire, telling stories, reliving the days adventure, and especially eating tasty food. This week’s recipe is a simple one that kids LOVE! CAMPFIRE CINNAMON […]
INGREDIENTS · 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill · 2 pounds tomatillos (about 20 medium), husks removed, rinsed · 2 jalapeños · 1 large white onion, quartered through root end · 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice · Kosher […]
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