Monday, June 19, 2006

Make great food for the great outdoors

One of the best parts about camping is the food. Whether it’s the special treats we allow ourselves while hiking and swimming or the challenge of cooking without the conveniences of home, many things seem to taste better when served in the wilderness.

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S’More Snack Mix

2 cups honey graham cereal
1 cup minature marshmallows
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins

In a large plastic resealable bag, combine all ingredients. Tighly close the bag and shake well. Makes 5 servings.

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Dutch Oven Green Bar Stew

1-1/2 pounds beef, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 carrots, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Brown beef in vegetable oil in an uncovered dutch oven. Add salt and water; cover and cook over low-to-medium heat fire for 30 minutes. Add carrots and onion and cook an additional 30 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley and cook 30 to 40 minutes more, adding water as needed to keep about 1 inch of liquid in the dutch oven. Makes 4 servings. Adapted from Dutch Oven Cooking (Fourth Edition) by John G. Ragsdale.

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Campfire Banana Splits

6 large bananas, unpeeled, stems removed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 10.5-ounce package miniature marshmallows

Spray 4 sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap bananas, with cooking spray. Slice the peel of the banana from stem to bottom, while slicing the banana inside lengthwise

Carefully open the banana just wide enough to place the chocolate chips and marshmallows inside the peel with the banana. Stuff with as much of the chocolate chips and marshmallows as desired.

Wrap the bananas with the aluminum foil and place on the grill or directly in the coals of a fire. Leave in long enough to melt the chips and the marshmallows, about 5 minutes. Carefully unwrap bananas, open the peels wide, and eat with a spoon. Makes 6 servings.

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Pantry Pointers

When packing ingredients for camping, measure them for each recipe and pack in plastic resealable bags or plastic storage containers. Label each bag with the amount and recipe.

For sandwiches, pita bread holds its shape better which makes it easier to transport.

Before you sit down to eat dinner, put a pot of water on the campfire. It will heat while you eat, and you’ll be ready to wash dishes when the meal is over.

The Practical Pantry ©2006 Tammy P. Olson
http://www.practicalpantry.com

Posted by Tammy on 06/19 at 12:00 AM
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