Whether your grill of choice is a well-worn Weber, a shiny new take-along gas grill or a simple grate over an open campfire, these recipes are sure to add spice to your next camping or RVing trip.
Grilled Salads
Grilled Nectarines with Gorgonzola and Peppered Bacon
Grilled Side dishes
Grilled main course
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Treat Dad to a special campfire meal. If you are looking for a delicious, and relatively simple meal here are a few fantastic ideas.]]>
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Skewers are a nice and easy grilling treat. You can mix vegetables and meat, or seafood, or you can have the meat and vegetables on separate skewers. There are an infinite variety of combinations and options for flavor with skewers. Here are a few ideas for marinades and options for your skewers.]]>
A camping or RVing trip is a special time filled with friends, family and fun. What better way to celebrate than to start dinner with a delicious cocktail to enjoy. Here are a few excellent cocktail recipes to try.
Hot Buttered Dark Rum
A Hot Buttered Rum is the perfect drink to warm up with on a cold winter's night.
Mojito
This is a great tropical cocktail. It is both simple to make and delightfully refreshing.
The Classic Champagne Cocktail
This is one of the ultimate cocktails for champagne lovers. Unlike many champagne cocktails, this one enhances the flavors and is best made with good quality champagne.
Champagne Bellini Drink
The Bellini is a nice fruity champagne cocktail. In some ways this is similar to the Mimosa, but it has a distinct and unique flavor.
Poinsettia Punch
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No matter what you call them - grilled sandwiches or Panini - they are always a hit. The ooey, gooey goodness of melted cheese and crispy caramelized bread is an irresistible treat. Almost any traditional sandwich can be made special by grilling it or cooking on a Panini grill. Here are just a couple of ideas for exceptional Panini.
# 1 Panini Tip:
- Wrap sandwiches in tin foil sprayed with butter or olive oil flavored cooking spray (like Pam) - this will make it easy to clean your panini press
How to cook a Panini on a camping trip over a campfire or BBQ grill
- Use a cast iron grill pan and a foil-covered brick.
- Use a regular skillet with a foil covered brick - you won't get pretty grill marks but they will taste just as good
How to cook a Panini on a camping trip if you have electricity
- A Panini press is a great tool and many of them come with changeable plates so they can be used as a grill or a griddle.
- Or re-purpose your George Foreman Grill into a Panini press - this is probably my favorite way to make Panini, since the grill gets so hot so quickly.
Panini Recipes
- Mozzarella, tomato & basil panini on a baguette
- Turkey & Bacon Panini with pesto and provolone on pumpernickel
- Chicken, fig and peppered goat cheese on rosemary flat bread
- Grilled veggies with feta in a whole wheat pita
- Crab stuffed portabella mushrooms with blue cheese on a Miami onion roll
- Turkey with brie, pear and raspberry mustard on cranberry pecan bread
- Nutella S'more panini
Looking for ways to sneak more vegetables into your families diet? This is a flavorful vegetarian version of a family favorite - even the most die-hard meat lover will aks for seconds.
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The icy waters of Alaska are rich in all types of seafood. The bounty of Alaska's seafood industry is an important part of the state's economy and a blessing to seafood lovers worldwide. Alaska's pristine waters are home to a wide variety of seafood - from wild caught Copper River salmon to succulent Prince Edward Sound shrimp to Aleutian King Crab.
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Recipes for a Birders Brunch
Bird watching is a wonderful outdoor activity, and to fill up after enjoying an early morning bird watching and to prepare for more bird watching, a nice filling brunch menu is essential. Here are a few great ideas, which you can pack up for brunch on the go, or can enjoy as a sit down meal.
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Our Mothers do a lot of cooking for us throughout the year, this year surprise her with a homemade brunch that you put together yourself. This menu is easy, but delicious and she is sure to be happy on Mother's Day this year.]]>
The northeastern region of the United States is known for it's amazing seafood cuisine. The region has great access to wonderful fresh seafood. However, you don't have to be in the northeast to enjoy some of their dishes. Here are two fantastic and classic northeastern seafood dishes that anyone can make.
Pennsylvania has strong Dutch heritage and this has influenced the cuisine common in the state. Here are a few tradition Pennsylvania Dutch recipes to try in your own home.
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Almost any meal can be made into a romantic dinner for two if it is spent sharing company with someone you love. Here is a wonderful plan for a delightful dinner that you and your loved one are sure to enjoy together.
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Clambake
The traditional clambake is held on the beach, this is a great way to enjoy a bonfire. Gather plenty of seafood and prepare for a good time.
You can include:
- Lobster
- Mussels
- Crabs
- Sausage
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Whole Ears of Corn
Before going to the beach, you will need a large piece of canvas tarp. When you arrive at the beach, soak the canvas in seawater when you get to the beach. The tarp will be used to cover the food. On the day of the event you will want to start by gathering fresh seaweed. The seaweed is essential in the cooking and steaming process of the clambake. Store the seaweed in a large container with plenty of fresh seawater to keep it fresh. In addition, you will also need to gather some medium sized round stones. These stones are also a key part of the cooking process as well. Be careful not to collect wet beach stones, these have been known to explode when heated in the fire, it may be a good idea to gather your stones from a different location entirely.
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Throw a last minute Super Bowl Party with these quick and easy football party recipes
Throwing a last minute super bowl party can be stress-free & easy with these super tasty and fast recipes.
Grilled Chicken Wings & Shrimp Skewers with Dipping Sauces
Tailgating can be stress-free & easy with these super tasty and fast recipes.
Grilled Chicken Wings & Shrimp Skewers with Dipping Sauces
The holidays are the time of year to host fun and festive parties. Appetizers are an easy way to host a holiday get-together, here are a few tasty appetizer recipes.
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Camping doesn't mean you can't cook a great holiday dinner from your campsite. This menu can be cooked in an RV kitchen or over an open campfire. With a little imagination and flexibility this may become your favorite way to celebrate the holidays.
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Apple Brie & Pistachio Salad baby greens mixed with apples, pistachios and warm honey-baked brie
Hot Crab Dip lump blue crab baked with savory mix of cheeses & served with crackers and tortilla chips
Citrus Brined Turkey Breast stuffed with pineapples and apples
Twice Baked Potato Casserole infused with garlic, horseradish and blue cheese
Roasted Yams & Apples with brown sugar and pecan crust
Green Beans tossed with orange and honey
Fried Corn pan roasted, butter caramelized sweet corn
Thanksgiving is a fun national holiday. People throughout the country get together with their friends and family to eat a delicious homemade Thanksgiving dinner, with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, gravy and all of the other trimmings. If you decide to take advantage of the extended weekend to enjoy some camping, here area few ideas for a modified campfire Thanksgiving dinner.
Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Charcoal Grilled Turkey
Roasted Yams and Apples
Best Green Beans Ever
Campfire Pumpkin Pie
Happy Thanksgiving to All.
Each year as fall rolls around there are pumpkins overflowing from bins outside your local grocery store. These pumpkins are grown specifically for carving into beautiful jack-o'-lanterns, but you can also find smaller more flavorful pumpkins for eating as well. Fall is a great time of year to experiment with cooking some fun pumpkin recipes.
Roast Pumpkin with Garlic & Pumpkin Custard Recipes
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More S'more Ooey Gooey Goodness
Each summer children everywhere start to look forward to the delicious treat of making S'Mores over the flames of a bonfire. Here are a few variations on the classic S'More. Next time your family starts a nice big bonfire, try a few of these recipes.
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Classic S'mores + Make it your own ideas
Caramel S'Mores
Caramel Apple S'Mores
Sugar Cookies and Peanut Butter cups
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Recipes to celebrate the "Run for the Roses"
Celebrate the 137th Kentucky Derby with these traditional recipes.
Spicy Blueberry BBQ Chicken Skewers
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For more info on the horses and derby traditions - click here.
Camping recipes that will be a hit with the whole family.
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Make your own mini burgers
Everyone loves a burger. These little bites are fun for kids of all ages. Let everyone choose their own toppings and include some grown-up or gourmet topping to please the adults.
Campfire French Fries
These will be a hit with everyone add minced garlic for the adults.
Grilled mac and cheese
A blend of upscale cheeses will make this a hit with young and old alike.
PBJ S'Mores
S'Mores are a camping favorite. Use crunchy peanut butter to satify the kids and add raspberry jelly for a twist on this all-time favorite.
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Celebrate Mexican independence with a south of the border inspired Mexican Fiesta.
Fiesta Decorations:
- Decorate with bright colored streamers
- Twinkling outdoor light
- Camp lanterns or lights in bags.
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