A campfire menu can go well beyond hot dogs and s’mores. The 17 recipes featured by Outside Online include breakfasts, hearty meals, fish dishes and desserts designed for cooking or serving outdoors, with some options requiring little or no cleanup.
For breakfast, the list includes pears with granola and fluffy pancakes that can be served sweet with maple syrup or made savory with chives and sour cream. A simple pastry is another option for breakfast or dessert.
The savory recipes range from fresh-caught trout seasoned with spices to prep-ahead pizza, handmade pasta and salmon. Other ideas include a no-pot meal served straight from its bag and a Turkish-inspired dish made with shelf-stable Spanish chorizo and cooked in a zucchini. Some recipes can also be prepared at home for an easy first-night campsite meal.
Desserts include apple pie flavored with cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, a camping-friendly version of an Italian confection, and a frozen treat inspired by ice cream. The collection also suggests s’mores made with cheese and filled cones featuring chocolate-covered toffee. For a portable take on a Thanksgiving favorite, one recipe combines graham crackers, instant sweet potatoes, marshmallows and fall spices.
The article notes that campfires should be made safely and legally.
Sources: Outside.