Camping snacks and desserts
Snacks
Camper nachos: On double-thickness of heavy foil, arrange tortilla chips in one layer. Sprinkle evenly with a little salsa, pickled hot pepper rings or jalapeños (if desired) and grated Tex-Mex Cheddar mixture (available in re-sealable bag). Cook on grill until cheese melts (if cooking on an open grill, loosely tent with foil to hold in heat).
This can also be prepared on a large cast iron skillet, pizza pan or baking sheet over grill, using foil tent. Serve with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.
Breakfast bites
Packaged baking mixes are handy and versatile for everything from fluffy pancakes (add some wild blueberries to the mix and don't forget the maple syrup) to flaky biscuits (add some grated cheese to mix and bake in a skillet over medium heat).Whole eggs and egg whites are available refrigerated in convenient cartons. No shells to break; just scramble in a skillet. For French toast, beat eggs with milk and a pinch of sugar; soak slices of bread in mixture and cook until golden in a buttered skillet.
Always room for dessert
Firm fruit such as apples and oranges travel well. In berry season, pick up fresh local strawberries or blueberries on your way and enjoy once the tent is pitched. There's nothing quite like fresh-picked strawberries, dipped in sour cream and brown sugar.
Crisp cookies, bars, squares and loaves such as banana bread are ideal packers and don't require cooler space.
A final tip: Always pack a little extra. What is it about outdoor activities that increase our appetites?
Looking for a little something to entertain all around the campfire? Test your favourite foodies with our How well do you know Canadian food? quiz.
Camper nachos: On double-thickness of heavy foil, arrange tortilla chips in one layer. Sprinkle evenly with a little salsa, pickled hot pepper rings or jalapeños (if desired) and grated Tex-Mex Cheddar mixture (available in re-sealable bag). Cook on grill until cheese melts (if cooking on an open grill, loosely tent with foil to hold in heat).
This can also be prepared on a large cast iron skillet, pizza pan or baking sheet over grill, using foil tent. Serve with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.
Breakfast bites
Packaged baking mixes are handy and versatile for everything from fluffy pancakes (add some wild blueberries to the mix and don't forget the maple syrup) to flaky biscuits (add some grated cheese to mix and bake in a skillet over medium heat).Whole eggs and egg whites are available refrigerated in convenient cartons. No shells to break; just scramble in a skillet. For French toast, beat eggs with milk and a pinch of sugar; soak slices of bread in mixture and cook until golden in a buttered skillet.
Always room for dessert
Firm fruit such as apples and oranges travel well. In berry season, pick up fresh local strawberries or blueberries on your way and enjoy once the tent is pitched. There's nothing quite like fresh-picked strawberries, dipped in sour cream and brown sugar.
Crisp cookies, bars, squares and loaves such as banana bread are ideal packers and don't require cooler space.
A final tip: Always pack a little extra. What is it about outdoor activities that increase our appetites?
Looking for a little something to entertain all around the campfire? Test your favourite foodies with our How well do you know Canadian food? quiz.
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