Fresh Catch PNW Foraged Dungeness Crab Cakes

Did you just land onto shore with a load of crab? These cakes are a decadent use of your catch and are best served up with a glass of buttery chardonnay.

Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachNovember 2, 2017

Angler's Healthy Light and Bright Fish Tacos

Looking for a use for your current catch? Everyone loves fish tacos and if they don’t, they haven’t tried these.

Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017fishing, fish, tacos, recipe, outdoors, camping

Easiest Classic Camp Chili with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

Chili and camping go together like PB&J. This is a great base recipe, but also leaves room for interpretation. Don't be afraid to add in other flavors and spice to your liking.

Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017chili, camping, backpacking, hiking, outdoors, recipe

Deliciously Easy Clam Chowder for Camping

Is there anything more PNW than chowder? This decadent recipe is best served with a view of the ocean in a sandy camp.

Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017chowder, recipe, clams

Campfired Vegetarian Nachos with All The Fixins

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

Freshly Foraged Mussels in a Delicate Curry Broth

Foraging mussels while backpacking is pretty easy and saves pack weight. Make sure you check up on the shellfish laws and alerts in your area before heading out.

Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachMay 3, 2017beach, recipe, backpacking, hiking, coastal recipe, coast, Recipes, mussels, outdoors

Simple Salmon Camp Chowder with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

This chowder can be served on or off-grid and is sure to be a satisfying end to your action-packed day.

Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachMarch 22, 2017salmon, chowder, onion, backpacking, camping

Freshly Foraged Mussels Served in a Elevated White Wine and Garlic Broth

This recipe can be made by foraging mussels or visiting your local fish monger. Being lucky enough to be from the PNW, our options are plentiful, but most cities should stock them in your shellfish case.

Lunch, Dinner, SnackMelanie KosachMarch 5, 2017Mussels, Recipes, Shellfish, PNW, Coast, Oregon

Winter Cremini and Roasted Cauliflower Camper's Stew with Backpacker's Lightweight Option

This hearty stew is a great fall meal. It's savory notes and health benefits make it a great camp choice for any adventure including your next backpacking trip.

Lunch, DinnerMelanie KosachJanuary 16, 2017mushroom, cauliflower, backpacker, camping, soup, stew

Lightweight Backpacker's Smokey Bison and Pumpkin Camp Chili

Backpacking chili that’s loaded with flavor and texture. This is a unique version of chili filled with fall flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 30, 2016backpacker, meals, recipes, chili, pumpkin

Campfired Vegetable Enchiladas with Cojita

Got a veg head you want to impress? News flash, this will impress even those carnivore on your trip. It’s a great mix of flavorful roasted veg and salty cheeses.

DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 12, 2016

How-To Guide with Tips for Cooking the Perfect Links on a Stick at Camp

This is a guide on how to get those gourmet links to be cooked perfectly at camp. This is a fun one for the whole family.

DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 12, 2016

Campfire Foil-Packed Thin Steaks Loaded with Flavor

This is a pretty easy recipe to build from for making steaks at camp. It’s few ingredients and quality of meat can make it a crowd pleaser without a ton of effort.

DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 12, 2016

Walnut Pesto for Camp Cooler

This pesto can be used on virtually anything. I like it used across meats or breads with salty goat cheeses crumbled onto it to even out the nutty and fatty flavor from the walnuts.

DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 12, 2016

How-To Cook Potatoes Perfectly in a Foil Pack at Camp

These are best served alongside a steak that you have grilled over the campfire. They have the perfect mix of salty and savory notes.

DinnerMelanie KosachOctober 12, 2016

Make-Ahead Camp Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chili

This wheat based pasta will stand up well next to the salty and savory tastes of the sun-dried tomatoes and olives. It’s definitely one to experiment in new flavors with.

Dinner, LunchMelanie KosachOctober 12, 2016