Easy Potluck Recipes for Hungry Campers

December 23, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

Camping is a time for potlucks. Whether it is a potluck that is hosted by the campground or one within your group, having new recipes that are easy to prepare is always handy.

This Cheesy Brat Stew Casserole, from Midwest Living, is quick and easy to make. The basic ingredients are favorites and you probably have them on hand. Just 20 minutes of prep time and you are good to go. You can get the recipe here http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/cheesy-brat-stew-casserole-1/

An Italian Basil Pasta Salad would taste fresh and fabulous at your next potluck. It would be easy to make from your campsite and can be assembled in 30 minutes prep time. Be sure to give it time to chill beforehand. You can find the recipe here http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-basil-pasta-salad

How about a BLT Pasta Salad? It doesn’t seem you could go wrong with anything BLT, right? This needs to be made ahead of time in order for the flavors to really reach their peak. Grab some tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, ranch dressing, and some onion for a popular favorite dish. You can read how simple it is to put together here AllRecipes Pasta Salad

Leave it to Martha Stewart to share a winner. How about a Pound Cake Tiramisu? With some simple substitutions you have a delicious dessert that can be made ahead of time in just fifteen minutes or so. You swap out the lady fingers with pound cake and then brush it with coffee and tiny bit of rum. We think it sounds fabulous. You can see the recipe here http://www.marthastewart.com/336470/pound-cake-tiramisu

Potlucks are a natural extension of camping with people spending time together and enjoying each others company. We hope your next potluck is wonderful and that one of these recipes made getting ready for the potluck an easy process.

Simple Camping Desserts

November 24, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

You’ll definitely want to have S’mores when you’re camping and it still is a crowd favorite. There are millions of good memories that have been made over the years when families sit together around the campfire and make these sweet treats. Your dessert menu doesn’t have to end there and you can combine lots of other favorites for delicious camping desserts.

Try dipping fresh strawberries in marshmallow fluff and then roasting over the campfire. It is the most heavenly experience when those sweet berries meet the creamy fluff that has been just gently browned over the fire.

You can make most of what you’ll need for apple crisp at home and bring it with you. Toss the dry ingredients into a sealed bag or jar. Add oatmeal, brown sugar, white sugar, spices, and some flour. Then, when you’re at the campsite you can peel some apples, cut the dry mix into some butter, layer it all in a sheet of tin foil and cook them over the campfire. Delicious.

Fruit and pudding parfaits are always popular and are a good way to get the kids to eat fresh fruit. You can use paper cups for simplicity. Layer canned pudding, fresh fruit, and granola in the cups. The kids will eat them right up.

You can even make cookies when you’re camping without too much fuss. Bring along a couple tubes of chocolate chip cookie dough. You can spread it in a cast iron skillet and cook it over the campfire. Then drizzle it with a glaze you made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a little milk. You’ll have one large cookie and something sweet to top of your meal.

Your camping meals will be even better if they end on a sweet note. We look forward to seeing you here at the campground this summer so be sure and say hello when you arrive.

Simple Desserts to Make When Camping

October 6, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

It’s tradition to have S’mores when you’re camping and they are always a big hit. You can expand your tasty treats around the campfire, however, with a few simple ingredients. We have some ideas for easy desserts your family will enjoy and you can easily pack to bring with you.

Bring along some fresh strawberries or pick some up at a local farmers market. You can dip them in a jar of marshmallow fluff and then roast them. You’ll get the creamy, toasted flavor of the marshmallow combined with the sweet, tart juicy bite of the strawberry. It will be a new favorite.

You can make a delicious apple crisp wrapped in foil. Combine some oatmeal, sugar, cinnamon, and a little bit of flour and a pat of butter. Chop apples to combine with this mixture and wrap it all in heavy duty foil. You can cook them on the grill or in the campfire. And there won’t be any dishes to wash!

Most will enjoy a fruit and yogurt parfait for breakfast or any time of day, really. You can layer the ingredients in paper cups and top with granola. Easy peasy.

You can even make cookies when you’re camping. Bring a couple tubes of ready-made cookie dough and spread it all in a cast iron skillet. You can cook it on the grill or over the campfire. Kids will delight in seeing one giant cookie and they will dig right in.

You can get creative and enjoy some very tasty treats when you’re camping. Have the kids help make these desserts. They will love pitching in and eating the results.

Three Incredible Snacks That Your Little Camper Will Love This Summer

September 29, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

We all do what we can to get our children up and out of the house during the summer months. However, with the lure of computer games, it is getting much more difficult. With that in mind, one of the best ways to get them up and about is a simple camping trip. And, after a long day of playing and hiking, they are going to want some snacks. SO with the thought of a healthy lifestyle, here are three snacks that are delicious and healthy!

There is no need to go crazy and find difficult recipes for this task. In fact, for our first snack, you just need three ingredients. More than likely you already have celery, raisins, and peanut butter in the kitchen, right? Well, we are going to create that old standby, Ants On A Log. Considering we are in the woods on a camping trip, it is the perfect snack!

Of course, you can not go on a camping trip without having some delicious trail mix on hand. However, we want to make it ourselves so we know what is going in and keep it healthy. By all means, you can go as wild with this one as you like. However, it is easiest to keep it simple and add in cereal, oats, nuts, even a little bit of chocolate.

We all know that kids love any type of food that is stuffed. Why not core an apple and stuff it with peanut butter? Kids will love the surprise of peanut butter. And once again you can even add a little chocolate to sweeten the deal for them.

These three simple treats will take your camping from blah to TASTY!

Finger Sandwiches For Hungry Kids

May 19, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

The kids are going to burning up a lot of steam while they dash around the campground and that means you’ll be hearing “I’m hungry” more often than usual. You can make a batch of finger sandwiches ahead of time to keep their appetites at bay until lunch or dinner is ready to eat.

The first finger sandwich you can make is the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. To start, cut the crust off the bread, as kids tend to prefer sandwiches that are crust-less. Then, on one piece of bread, add peanut butter of your choice. On the other slice, add jelly. You can add any flavor of jelly or jam that you would like. Apple jelly is a wonderful choice if you do not want to use grape or strawberry. To finish the sandwich, push both pieces of bread together, and then cut the sandwich diagonally in order to make two small triangle-shaped mini finger sandwiches.

The next finger sandwich you can make quickly for hungry kids has two variations. You can make cucumber sandwiches, or tomato sandwiches, both of which are completely delicious. To make one of these sandwiches, begin by once again cutting the crust off each slice of bread. Then, add mayonnaise (a thin amount) to each side. Sprinkle a small amount of pepper on to taste.

After your mayonnaise has been added, it’s time to choose whether to make a cucumber sandwich or a tomato sandwich. All you need to do is make slices of whichever one you choose, and add it to the sandwich. Press the two pieces of bread together and cut across to make two triangle-shaped mini sandwiches.

We hope you all have an increased appetite while you’re camping due to the fun you are having. We look forward to seeing you this summer and hope you’ve made your reservation now.

One Pot Recipes Save The Day

May 12, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

You don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking and cleaning up when you’re camping so choosing to use your Dutch Oven for a one-pot meal is a good idea. They are popular with campers because a Dutch Oven can take the heat and last for generations. The food tastes great, too. When it simmers and steams inside the sealed oven the flavors meld and are enhanced. Delicious.

You can find lots of Dutch oven one-pot recipes online, either on YouTube or on special cooking channels for websites like The New York Times. There are also many bloggers who publish tried and tested recipes. Nonetheless, you should make sure you use popular food blogs, in order to avoid spoiling your meal. There are many small bloggers who don’t have the means to cook all the recipes they publish, so they tend to take some photos from Flickr or Pinterest, and use random ingredients and quantities. This is why you have to stick with the popular ones, as they wouldn’t risk their fame by publishing fake recipes.

For instance, The Pioneer Woman, Simply Recipes and Country Living are all famous blogs you can trust. These modern bloggers don’t have a lot of time, so they’ve adjusted their cooking style and their recipes to the hectic life we all live these days. If they can put all ingredients in a pot, add water and spices, and cook it over low heat until all juices and flavors are released, they are surely going to do it.

Many of these recipes can be adapted to the campground. You really will be happy with your one-pot meals and the time it affords you to catch up with friends instead of cleaning up after dinner. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Delicious Camping Chili Dogs

May 5, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

There are just some foods that scream they were created just for a campfire. Think about bacon and eggs, roasted nuts, s’mores. Of course, we can not forget about homemade chili dogs. There is something about a real wood fire that makes this simple dish soar off the plate. Most of us have loved this old favorite since we were kids. That hasn’t changed.

If you have never made this simple dish over the campfire, there is no need for fear. We are going to walk through it and ensure that you please everyone at the picnic table this summer!

You’ll find a very good chili recipe at Papa Funk’s Campfire Chili. You’ll be making it separately from the hotdogs. Once both are cooked it is time for the fixin’s. You can have a variety available for each person’s taste. You might like to have chopped onion, cheese slices or sauce, mustard, sauerkraut, hot sauce, and jalapeno.

People can make their own which makes things easy for you. These will be a big hit and we recommend you make extra because they taste even better the next day. You can squeeze a lunch out of them as well so you can get a two for one out of your effort.

We hope all your camping meals are fabulous and we can’t wait to see you this year.

Making The Best Grilled Sandwiches While Camping

April 7, 2018 by Strait Web Solutions

There are plenty of reasons to love camping, but something that many people remember about any outdoor camping adventure is the food that you create around the campfire or grill. When you think about it, there is something wonderful about cooking food over an open fire, and then enjoying your meal in good company with plenty of fresh air around you.

While there are a number of great choices in camping foods, a grilled sandwich always makes for a delicious option. These sandwiches are not only easy to pack up for the trip, but they are also easy to make. These are a few considerations that you can keep in mind for grilled sandwiches.

Of course, you never want to overlook the idea of the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Instead of the basic sandwich in between two slices of bread with butter and cheese, you can dress it up a bit. Think about buttering the bread and then adding some seasonings or coarse sea salt before putting it on the grill. You can also put together something on the side, like a few slices of bacon or ham.

Another tasty idea is a grilled pizza sandwich, which is a recipe similar to that of a grilled cheese with the exception of just using pizza toppings on the inside instead. Bring along some mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce and even a few pepperoni slices between the bread and then grill it to perfection as a way for something unique.

Finally, you can think about ending the meal with a dessert grilled sandwich. Pick up some bread and then think about bringing your favorite pie filling, including options like blueberry, peach or apple. Prepare the sandwich just like you would a regular grilled cheese and then put the fruit filling inside before putting on the grill. This is a wonderful, delicious way that you can finish up your campfire meal and make everyone happy.