Cast Iron Peach Galette

As peach season nears its end, this is a perfect flaky and tangy mix to serve after your meal. It’s incredibly easy and will not be overly sweet or heavy after dinner.

Dessert, SnackMelanie KosachSeptember 19, 2019cast iron recipes, cast iron galette, cast iron pie, cast iron community, cast iron recipe, cast iron, peach pie, peaches, peach galette, galette, camping recipes, camping food, camping meals, camping, outdoor kitchen, food

Cast Iron Apple Galette

Fall is here and the spices have come out. This easy-as-pie apple galette will conquer those autumn cravings for nutmeg alongside the apples that are coming into harvest.

Easy Strawberry and Rhubarb No-Sugar Roll-Up

This is the perfect way to get your fruit into your diet while outdoors. It’s also a great use of your summer farmer’s market buys. It stores incredibly well once rolled up.

Caramelized Walla Walla Sweet Onions with Kombucha, Rosemary and Parmesan

If you love any recipe you that includes caramelized onions, this one is for you. It makes a tasty and unique camp recipe to serve as an appetizer or snack.

SnackMelanie KosachSeptember 4, 2019camping food, camping snacks, camping recipe, outdoor kitchen, outdoors, outdoor food, outdoor cooking, caramelized onion, kombucha recipe, snack recipe, snacks, recipes, foodie, outdoor gourmet, camping

Cilantro and Smoked Paprika Hummus - Lightweight Option

This herby hummus is a new take on the old classic. It is packed with flavor and add a punch to your pita, veggies or lunchtime wrap. You can whip it up and serve it right way, pack it into the cooler or take it in your pack with the dehydrated method.

SnackMelanie KosachJuly 18, 2019hummus recipe, hummus, cilantro hummus, backpacking food, backpacking meals, backpacking, camping food, camping recipes, camp food, cooler food

The Easiest Strawberry and Rhubarb 'Jam' Ever

The flavor combination of strawberries and rhubarb is always a winner. This is the quickest way to get your summer bounty stored away for your next adventure or right into the freezer to enjoy in the winter.

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Dried Mango with Chili and Lime

This popular trail snack is incredibly easy to make at home. It delivers a sweet and tangy treat with a kick from the chili at the end.

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Homemade Cooler Vinaigrette

Easily tossed into the cooler before the start of your trip, this dressing makes a perfect salad dressing. It will make meals effortless, but elevated at camp. You can also use this as a marinade for poultry, pork and veggies.

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Kickin' Summer Blackberry BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking for a way to use up your blackberries from the farmer’s market, this is a fantastic recipe. Not only is it delicious on chicken and pork for grilling, it also stores incredibly well. You’ll be able to enjoy this summer treasure year-long.

Red White and Blue Cheesecake

On the hunt for your patriot dessert for the 4th? This one has everything your guests will want. The decadent cream cheese filling is tamed by the fresh raspberry gelatin on the top and the crunchy crust on the bottom.

Snack, DessertMelanie KosachJuly 1, 2019fourth of july, cheesecake, recipes, desserts, cheesecake recipe, raspberry, raspberries, holiday dessert, barbecue recipe, outdoor food, outdoor recipes

Mason Jar Fresh Herb Dressing

Toss this in your cooler and forget about it. You can use this herby mix to marinate meat, chicken or as a dressing for your trip. It’s a no-hassle and easy to make recipe that will elevate your camping experience.

SnackMelanie KosachJuly 1, 2019camping food, camping, camping recipes, recipes, salad dressing recipe, dressing recipe, herbs, foodie, cooking, salads, cooler food, outdoor kitchen

Classic Bruschetta with Flame Charred Baguette

If you’re a fan of the classic bruschetta recipes, this will be very similar. It has all the key elements that you’re used to, but is elevated for camping with the use of the charred bread.

Snack, LunchMelanie KosachJune 30, 2019camping, campfire food, camping food, outdoor kitchen, cooking outdoors, bruschetta, recxipe, foodie, camping recipes, outdoor recipes

Cast Iron Mixed Berry Galette

This mixed berry version of a cast iron galette will not disappoint any fresh berry lover. It’s mildly sweet and pulls the tang of the berries through right away. This will soon become a camp favorite.

Snack, DessertMelanie KosachJune 29, 2019strawberres, blueberries, mixed berry, mixed berry pie, recipe, foodie, galette, pie recipe, camp cooking, outdoor kitchen, camp kitchen, cast iron cooking, pies, recipes

Cast Iron Oregon Blueberry Galette

This show-stopper is not overly sweet so the actual taste of blueberries jumps out at you immediately. If you’re in blueberry season you won’t regret using up your farmer’s market treasure on this.

Snack, DessertMelanie KosachJune 27, 2019cast iron, cast iron cooking, outdoor kitchen, camp food, camping, cooking, foodie, blueberries, blueberry pie, pie recipe, recipe

Savory Granola Options

Leave the sugar and milk at home. This recipe is a new take on oats that will make you want to start experimenting with lots of delicious combinations.

SnackMelanie KosachJune 9, 2019recipe, granola, camping food, trail food, snacks, trail snacks, backpacking food

Jam Jar Panna Cotta with Lemon Curd and Blackberries

This dessert should come with a microphone drop. It’s a fun and easy recipe to pop into the cooler or serve at a holiday picnic in the backyard.

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Flame Grilled Camp Wings with Lime

Who doesn’t crave wings? These are so easy to make and packed with flavors including the char you’ll put on them from the flame.

SnackMelanie KosachMay 6, 2019wings, appetizers, hot, spicy, flame grilled, chicken, camp food, camping, outdoor kitchen, cast iron

Campfired Spicy Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers

Sweet, salty and savory. Is there any better way to serve a five minute meal? Marinate, skew and rotate. It won't get easier than this for a shrimp recipe.

Snack, DinnerMelanie KosachApril 28, 2019camp food, camping, campfire food, bbq, recipes, outdoor kitchen, outdoor food

Fiddlehead Season

Fiddleheads are the little known treasure in the PNW forests. They have a super short picking season, so you have to be on the look out. They are defiantly worth the effort of foraging.

SnackMelanie KosachApril 11, 2019foraging, cooking, recipes, plants, garden, growing, foodie, backpacking, hiking, camping

Kitchen Sink Veggie Nachos

For all the veg heads out there, this is a great basecamp meal when you’re not in the mood to spend the next hour cooking. It can also be served as an appetizer for a camp crowd or at your lock-in cabin retreat.

Snack, DinnerMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017recipes, camp, nachos

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