The Cook Book

When creating camp recipes, the goal is to have minimal prep and cleanup on site. There are only a couple of guidelines I TRY to follow. One, try not to require refrigeration. Two, only require on pot or pan. Again, these are guidelines, not hard set rules. Any recipes or item marked with a ❄ will require cold storage.

Here are a couple simple tips to make prep work easier:

• Travel sized mouthwash bottles are great for storing oils.

• Pre-measure your seasonings and combine them into a small Ziploc bag.

• Freezer bags can be boiled. If you can cook in the bag, there is less cleanup.

• Beef jerky can be rehydrated, so get creative with it at home.

• Tortillas are a great substitute for bread. Takes up less space and you don't have to worry as much about it getting crushed.

• Powdered milk to water ratio is 1:3.

• For condiments, stop at a fast food restaurant. For variety, my favorite place for condiment packets is Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, followed by Chick-fil-A. 

Ingredients

• Zatarain's Jambalaya Rice Dinner Mix – 1/2 8oz box

• Summer Sausage – 6 oz

• Tony Chachere’s – to taste

Instructions

1.  Dice summer sausage into small cubes.

2.  Mix 1-1/4 cups water, rice mix, summer sausage and 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil (optional) in a 3-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.

3.  Cover. Simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

4.  Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Ingredients

• Ramen, Chicken Flavored – 1 package

• Water – 1 cup (instead of 2)

• EZ cheese – 2 tablespoons (or Velveeta sauce packs)

• Garlic – 1 teaspoon

• Seasoning Salt – 2 teaspoons

• Italian Seasoning – 1 teaspoon

• Olive Oil – ½ teaspoon

• Pepperoni – 8 pieces (optional)

Instructions

1.  In a small pot put the cup of water, combine all your seasoning, including the ramen packet, with olive oil, and pepperoni. I like to chop my pepperoni into smaller pieces.

2.  Once it comes to a light simmer, crush the noodles, and add them to the pot.

3.  Cook until the ramen is soft and add the EZ cheese. Begin slowly stirring and mixing in the cheese.

4.  Cook until it thickens, serve, and enjoy!

Ingredients

• Ramen, Beef Flavored – 1 package

• Water – 1 cup (instead of 2)

• Peanut Butter – 1 tablespoon

• Garlic – 1 teaspoon

• Ginger Powder – 1 teaspoon

• Dried Cilantro – 1 tablespoon

• Sriracha – ½ teaspoon

• Sesame Oil – Just a couple drops

• Meat of your choice – I've use pouched chicken and peppered beef jerky.

Instructions

1.  In a small pot put the cup of water, combine all ingredients except for the peanut butter.

2.  Once it comes to a light simmer, crush the noodles, and add them to the pot.

3.  Cook until the ramen is soft and add the peanut butter.

4.  Cook until it thickens, serve, and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 Knorr’s Alfredo Pasta Package

• ½ Cup Real Bacon Bits

• ½ Cup Pepperoni - Mini pepperoni is preferred

• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil

• 2 Tablespoons Powdered Milk

• ½ Tablespoon Italian Seasoning

• 1 ½ Cups of water

• Tony Chachere’s (Optional) - In case you want to change it up.

Instructions

1.  Combine water and all ingredients except for the Knorr’s packet into a pot and bring to a boil. 

2.  Once the water has heated, add the Knorr’s packet and cook as directed.

Ingredients

• Eggs – 2 (Use powdered when you are backpacking)

• Shredded Cheese – 1/4 cup or 2 ounces (Use Velveeta sauce pouches when you are backpacking) 

• Salt – To taste

• Pepper – To taste

• Bacon Bits – 1 tablespoon

• Jimmy Dean Sausage Patty - 1 patty chopped (Skip this item if you are backpacking)

• Ziploc Freezer Bag – Sandwich or quart sized

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. (Or enough water to submerge the bag)

2. Crack your egg and put them in the Ziploc bag.

3. Add in the cheese, salt, pepper, and any other ingredients you like.

4. Close the bag and shake it. You want to make sure the yolks are broken.

• At this point you can freeze them if you are preparing them ahead of time.

5. Remove as much air from the bag as possible and place the bag in the boiling water for 13 minutes.

6. After the 13 minutes is up, pull the bag from the boiling water. Open it and let it cool for a minute.

7. Grab a fork and enjoy.

• BONUS: Add a tortilla and some salsa for breakfast taquitos.

The concept is simple. Combine ground beef and veggies into a foil packet and cook. There is no limit to your creativity. Below is just a recipe that is a personal favorite. Even if it is cooked well done, it still turns out amazing. If you use a campfire to cook them make sure you remember tongs to pull them out.

Ingredients

• 1/3 Pound Ground Beef

• 1 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs

• 2 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing

• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar

• Salt - To taste

• Pepper - To taste

• Seasoning Salt - To taste

• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

• ¼ Cup of Diced Bell Peppers and Onion

• ½ Cup of Diced Potatoes

Instructions

1. Simply combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix together.

2. Place contents onto aluminum foil and wrap making sure all edges are sealed.

• At this point you can freeze them if you are preparing them ahead of time.

3. Set the pouch in hot coals or on a grill for about 20 minutes, flipping them half way through.

4. Crack open the pouch to let it cool and enjoy.