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Cast Iron Pork Chops with Charred Cauliflower
Cast Iron Pork Chops with Charred Cauliflower

Searing pork chops in cast iron at camp with diced cauliflower create the perfect partnership. The flavor is so simple and it’s so easy to make, you will surely put this in your constant camp meal rotation.

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DinnerMelanie Kosachpork chops, pork, camp meals, campfire food, campfire recipes, camp recipes, camp hacks, cast iron community, cast iron meals, cast iron recipes, camp foodie, camp dinner, camp chef, creative campfire recipes
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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Lunch, Dinner, SnackMelanie Kosachwings, grilled wings, wings recipe, recipe wings, camp wings, camp meals, camp chicken, chicken recipe, grilled chicken, campfire food, camping food ideas, camp hacks, grilled food, flame grilled, hot sauce, hot wings, camping meals
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
Cast Iron Hatch Green Chili and Cheesy Stuffed Camp Chicken
Cast Iron Hatch Green Chili and Cheesy Stuffed Camp Chicken

The creamy filling elevates the dish into a flavor packed main entree that you will certainly think about for days to come. It’s a fantastic break from bland chicken breast.

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Cast Iron Crispiest Duck Fat Campfire Potatoes
Cast Iron Crispiest Duck Fat Campfire Potatoes

These golden delicious boulders are actually the crispiest duck fat potatoes made in cast iron. Be careful when you serve these potatoes, even as a side, they have a tendency to over shine anything they are served beside!

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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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Cast Iron Lemon Rosemary Campfire Chicken
Cast Iron Lemon Rosemary Campfire Chicken

This Lemon Rosemary Chicken is made from easy pantry items and is an easy way to feed a crowd. The marinade will brighten and elevate ordinary chicken breasts into becoming a show-stopping dinner.

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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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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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Dutch Oven Green Chicken Nourishing Camp Chili
Dutch Oven Green Chicken Nourishing Camp Chili

Autumn is here and there is no better way to celebrate the change of seasons than a big pot of chili at camp. Cooking this in a dutch oven is easy it easily serves a crowd.

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Backpacker's Lightweight Mushroom Ragout and Mashed Potatoes
Backpacker's Lightweight Mushroom Ragout and Mashed Potatoes

This mix of mushrooms and savory herbs will be a nice change of pace on the trail. It’s a flavor bomb with some great ingredients and is also perfect for the current mushroom foraging season.

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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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Simple Cast Iron Campfire Rosemary Ribeye Instructions
Simple Cast Iron Campfire Rosemary Ribeye Instructions

Steak is a camping kitchen staple. I can’t think of anything that tastes better than a perfectly seared ribeye when it’s eaten in the outdoors. This instruction will ensure you’re next camp steak is done perfectly.

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