Salads

Everyone loves crab cakes - why not make them for your next camping trip.

Serve warm or room temperature.  Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in tin foil, then toss these on the campfire the night before so you'll have potatoes already cooked for this recipe.  If you have access to a microwave you can shorten prep time by microwaving the potatoes.

Tip.  In some supermarkets they sell bags of tri-color fingerling or heirloom potatoes.

A bacon-studded potato salad made with a dressing of bacon fat, vinegar, seasonings and sometimes sugar. German potato salad can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.

A bacon-studded potato salad made with a dressing of bacon fat, vinegar, seasonings and sometimes sugar. German potato salad can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.

A beautiful side dish.  Also a great replacement for traditional Thanksgiving stuffing!

A healthy salad that's big on taste and will satisfy everyone at the table.  Plus it's super easy.  Cook and extra steak on Sunday for a quick flavorful salad mid-week.

A healthy, tasty alternative to traditional stuffing.

A new take on a summer time favorite.  If you can find heirloom cherry tomatoes or sweet yellow cherry tomatoes they add wonderful color and flavor.

A southern favorite.  Great as a side for a BBQ or potluck.

A three-bean salad made with edamame, buttery young soybeans.  Can be made a day in advance.  Adjust onion to taste.

A vegetable platter is always a great option for any party. This means that  anyone attending your party will have some nutritious and healthy appetizer options. You can also serve your vegetables with some delicious home-made hummus.

Amazing flavors, simple preparation and quick cooking makes this a super speedy campsite (or back patio) favorite. I use a cast iron grill pan over a fire or gas or charcoal grill.  A cast iron skillet works just as well.  The important part is to preheat your skillet or grill and spray it with cooking oil spray just before putting the tuna on.

Buy fresh crab cakes from the seafood case at the supermarket or a frozen version like Phillips™ or other brand to make this a super easy dinner or appetizer treat.