After breathing in sharp intakes of fresh air, clambering up rocks, jumping over bubbling streams (or taking a quick dip in them), and covering miles of ground, the simplest meal can often taste like it’s worthy of a Michelin star. That’s part of the magic of camping in the great outdoors!
However, for those who find your average roasted s’mores or hot dogs are just that—average—then maybe it’s time to take in-camp dining to the next level. The following are recipes you can completely make ahead at home, prep before you go and then cook over an open fire, or put together from start to finish all al fresco.
1. Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Source: Alexandra’s Kitchen
2. Pumpkin Spice Granola
Source: A Night Owl Blog
3. 10-Minute Homemade Donuts
Source: Say Yes
4. Campfire French Toast
Source: This Lil’ Piglet
5. Breakfast Burritos
Source: Taste and Tell
6. Tropical Chewy Granola Bars
Source: My New Roots
7. Dutch Oven Campfire Lasagna
Source: Fresh Off the Grid
8. Grilled Pizza
Source: Cooks With Cocktails
9. Grilled Barbecue Chicken and Vegetables
Source: Diethood
10. Camping Mac n’ Cheese
Source: Lauren’s Latest
11. Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Source: Damn Delicious
12. Sausage, Potato and Green Beans
Source: Damn Delicious
13. Asian Cucumber Salad
Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
14. Salsa Verde Baked Salmon
Source: Whole Food Bellies
15. Artichoke and Poblano Campfire Paella
Source: Off the Grid
16. Campfire Pizza Nachos
Source: Cooking With Janica
17. Roasted Beet and Kale Salad
Source: My Fitness Pal
18. Hawaiian Steak Kabobs
Source: The Gunny Sack
19. Foil Packet Cinnamon Apples
Source: Delish
20. Hot S’mores Dip
Source: Spend With Pennies
21. No Bake Bourbon Peach Cobbler
Source: Fresh Off the Grid