

In order to avoid any future panic, I decided there are really just two things to do here: 1) keep it simple, and 2) prep as much as I can at home. If meals could consist of things made in advance and then assembled on site, life would be easier.

If grilling on any foreign surface worries you, wrap your stuff in foil and place it on the "Q" for not only sealing in juices and speeding the cooking process, but for ease in clean up, too. Other meals that make life easier are one-pot dishes such as Indian curries, Asian stir-fries, arroz con pollo, and risottos. Great ideas as they require little in the way of pots and pans and therefore less clean-up. I mean, who likes doing dishes outdoors in the dark? I've been there and it's no fun.
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S'mores: melted chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy graham crackers |
Make desserts ahead of time, such as individual "hand" pies, cookies, or simple cakes, or bring stuff to make s'mores, the quintessential camp dessert.
“Everything-under-the-sun” raw vegetable salads (without lettuce) are a good way to eat your veggies, provided you eat these early in your stay while they're still fresh. Serve them alongside wraps and sandwiches for lunch, eat them alone or with some crusty bread.
Frittatas are great for breakfast. Sauté your veggies in a skillet first and then add the eggs, covering the lot with foil to get the top to set. I know it's cheating, but packets of oatmeal are super easy (all you do is boil water) and have that along with some cut up fruit for a hearty breakfast before a day hike.
And don’t forget snacks for along the way: fruit that doesn’t easily bruise (apples, oranges), trail mix, and granola bars.
Most people pack processed food because it's easier, but it most definitely isn't healthier. I am convinced that eating well and camping are not mutually exclusive. All is takes is a little advance planning and you're ready to enjoy outdoor cooking in the world's most beautiful setting: Nature.
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