Fond memories of the family gathering around the camp fire, roasting hot dogs over the fire, telling stories sure to give you a chill — even in the summer weather! Summer campouts, whether in the Big Woods or the Big Backyard, makes fun for everyone.  But it takes work and planning, especially when it comes to meal planning.

Simple Solutions Diva has gathered together some great camping recipes and ideas that, hopefully, will make things easier for the meal planner!

Breakfast Ideas:

Pancakes on the Road– Everyone loves pancakes, but storing all the ingredients for camping can take up a lot of space! Try this tip: Make your pancake batter as the recipe states. Then pour all the batter into a large ziploc bag and freeze!  Once you are ready to use it, take it out of the freezer to thaw, snip off a corner of the bag, and you have quick & mess free pancake mix!  It’s a great way to use up a few cups of milk before it expires!

Photo Credit: 20goingon80.com
Photo Credit: 20goingon80.com

 

Breakfast In A Bag Line the bottom of paper bag with bacon. Make sure to cover all of the paper and slightly up the sides, too. Crack egg(s) and drop on top of the bacon. Fold the top of the bag over a couple of times. Put the bag on the grate over the campfire. The eggs are done when the grease from the bacon is about half way up the side of the bag. (I have NEVER tried this, but I thought it was clever!)

Photo Credit: Dawn Dalto/Lakeland Gear Blog
Photo Credit: Dawn Dalto/Lakeland Gear Blog

 

Last Day Breakfast Plan– Super Camper, Rita Manyette, (Camping Enthusiast and  good friend of Simple Solutions Diva!) says get creative for your last breakfast at your campsite.  Use up leftovers for your breakfast so you don’t have to lug it home.  Take the odd hot dog or hamburger bun and use it for French Toast (this also applies to the last of the bread!).  The buns really soak up the egg. She also uses up the last of the flavored creamer her husband brings along on the trip as the milk in the French Toast. It adds a great flavor to the French Toast.

 

Meal Planning:

Marinade & Freeze Your Meats.  LOVE this great tip from EchoesOfLaughter.com: Switch it up from the ususal hot dogs, hamburgers and beans-simply marinate meat/steak at home, toss in the freezer, and take on your trip for more upscale meals! Just take the meat out of the cooler to thaw on the morning of the day you plan to serve it. For tasty marinade recipes, Click Here!

“Containerize” Condiments-Save yourself time & money by packing small containers of condiments made up from the bigger sizes you already have in your fridge. This saves you from having to buy small sizes of condiments…saving you money. The smaller sized containers from home also fit into a cooler better. I like these little Tupperware containers. This is another great tip from EchoesOfLaughter.com.

Photo Credit: EchoesOfLaughter.com
Photo Credit: EchoesOfLaughter.com

 

Camp Cooker  (also know as Pie Irons) – Easy way to make individual meals, whether it is grilled, fried, baked, or toasted!  Kids can use these to be creative and make their own meals.  Be sure to look for cast iron types, because they will ensure uniform cooking.  Click to find Coghlan’s Cast Iron Camp Cooker.

Photo Credit: WisemenTrading.com
Photo Credit: WisemenTrading.com

 

Planning and Organizing-For more great tips for organizing and preparing for your camping trip, plus super recipes, visit EchoesOfLaughter.com.

 

Comments are closed.