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Wire Cage Grilled Campfire Wings
Wire Cage Grilled Campfire Wings

One easy way to make delicious grilled wings at camp is by using a long-handled cage. Using this cage over the campfire will ensure the wings cook evenly and won’t stick to the grill grates which is very common. Once they are fully cooked, the chicken will release itself easily from the wire.

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Smoked Steelhead, Black Rice and Goat Cheese Salad
Smoked Steelhead, Black Rice and Goat Cheese Salad

Spring steelhead made using a smoker is the highlight of the salad. It's enhanced with goat cheese and black rice adding some density. If you're an angler looking for a fast and delicious recipe, this is it.

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Dinner, LunchMelanie Kosachcamp dinner, steelhead, salmon, smoked meat, smoked salmon, salmon recipes, salad recipe, spring salad, spring recipe, recipe, easy food, easy recipe, clean eating, black rice salad, creative camping food, camping meals, camping recipes, smoked salmon recipes
Lime and Avocado Picnic Chicken Salad
Lime and Avocado Picnic Chicken Salad

This healthy spin on traditional chicken salad is both flavorful and bright. It has avocado and lime in its flavor profile and is lightened with dairy-free plain yogurt. It’s a perfect picnic or day trip option to pop in the cooler in no time.

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Dutch Oven Italian Wedding Soup for Camp
Dutch Oven Italian Wedding Soup for Camp

A hometown favorite from the midwest, this chicken broth based soup is filled with vegetables and flavor-packed meatballs. They are a tasty blend of both pork and ground beef. It's makes a satisfying meal or a delicate appetizer.

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Make-Ahead Lemon Vegetable Orzo Camp Cooler Salad
Make-Ahead Lemon Vegetable Orzo Camp Cooler Salad

Lemon Vegetable Orzo is a fast and easy recipe that will taste better the next day. It’s a bright mix of pasta and whatever vegetables you have on hand taking up space in your freezer.

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Fast and Easy Miso Camp Ramen with Chicken and Greens
Fast and Easy Miso Camp Ramen with Chicken and Greens

A fantastic mix for chilly days, this miso ramen will both warm and fill you. It’s loaded with greens, avocado, lime and spiced up with Chinese chili paste.

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Make-Ahead Watermelon Radish Tabbouleh and White Bean Miso Puree for the Camp Cooler
Make-Ahead Watermelon Radish Tabbouleh and White Bean Miso Puree for the Camp Cooler

Take your Mediterranean feast to the next level with this unique recipe for tabbouleh using watermelon radish along side an ultra lush white bean miso dip.

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Dutch Oven Leek and Potato Warming Camp Soup
Dutch Oven Leek and Potato Warming Camp Soup

This leek and potato soup will match the falling leaves and crisp autumn air. It has all the key elements bringing it to perfection including salty and crispy bacon, sour cream, savory leeks, creamy potatoes, fresh herbs and homemade croutons.

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Forager's Fresh PNW Clam Chowder Guide
Forager's Fresh PNW Clam Chowder Guide

It’s fall and nothing says autumn to me like a big steaming bowl of chowder here in the Pacific Northwest. I used fresh ingredients to showcase the clams as opposed to buying them in milk or tomato.

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Easy and Quick Pesto Albacore and Brown Rice Camp Pasta
Easy and Quick Pesto Albacore and Brown Rice Camp Pasta

This is a really easy meal when you’re rolling up to a campsite after a long drive. The brown rice pasta is the perfect match to the tuna and pesto.

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Backpacker's Lightweight Farro with Lemon and Feta
Backpacker's Lightweight Farro with Lemon and Feta

The farro here serves as a hearty base against a tangy vinaigrette that’s bursting with lemon flavor. It’s a light and bright meal that can either be stashed in your camp cooler or rehydrated on the trail.

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