We've picked up the camping schedule recently and menu planning gives me a headache. We're car camping, so I'll have a Coleman two burner and a portable grill available. What are your favorite camping meals?
I have given up cooking while car camping except for boiling water.
If you are camping relatively close to civilization, you can usually get pizza delivered. There is also usually a microwave in the camp store. Sometimes even BBQ grills.
BBQ grills are a solid choice if available. Pizza delivery is kind of cheating IMHO. If all else fails and you hobo dinner is ruined by coals to hot and a disaster you gotta do what you gotta do but I wouldn't make that my first choice.
If you have the option. Try to catch fish if a lake or river is nearby and if not then have a ready to go plan b.
My family and I are going camping in a few weeks and taking this approach. Hopefully it's a fish dinner.
Lately I've been cutting up veggies (zucc, squash, onions, etc.) beforehand and letting them marinate in a zip w/ olive oil, balsamic, garlic, and other spices. I then use a grill wok over the fire. I've also been grilling steak, marinated chicken and portobello mushrooms. Hot dogs on stick, smores and jiffy pop are typically reserved for later on...after a number of beers.
Originally posted by Goosedog We've picked up the camping schedule recently and menu planning gives me a headache. We're car camping, so I'll have a Coleman two burner and a portable grill available. What are your favorite camping meals?
I have given up cooking while car camping except for boiling water. If you are camping relatively close to civilization, you can usually get pizza delivered. There is also usually a microwave in the camp store. Sometimes even BBQ grills.
This isn't camping. I don't know what it is, but it ain't camping.
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