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annie13
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Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:18 am |
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Camping Receipes
Anyone have any good or unique camping receipes? To make at the campsite just using the campfire?
We make a soup/stew - stoup, everyone brings something to add and the pot sits on the fire all weekend.
Sept. 1, is a best of the campsites cook-off, and all receipes will be put in a camp cookbook.
Any ideas, or suggestions would be appreciated.
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| scheherazade
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Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:13 am |
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Well, I don't have any unique recipes. I just have the recipes the everyone knows but that taste sooooooo good in the open air after they come off that campfire.
Of course there are s'mores.
And then my favorite from Campfire Girl camp. I'm sure it wouldn't taste as wonderful at home off the grill.
Everyone knows it, I'm sure.
Just take a big ol' piece of heavy duty foil and put in cut up potatoes and veggies (carrots are good because they cook as slowly as potatoes. So are cut up sweet potatoes, coarsely cut up onions, and, in early 1960s northern Wisconsin, turnips and rutabagas often showed up. They cook as slowly as potatotes too). Then put in your meat of choice. I prefer beef--ground chuck. Some people put in chicken. The little kids (the Blue Birds...gawd I can't believe I remember this stuff) would just put in a hot dog.
Sprinkle seasoning to taste. A little salt is good. Pepper if you want. The second year I went to camp, since my family has always cooked with lots of spices, I brought a bunch of other seasonings to add: oregano, thyme, paprika.
Seal the foil really really well and put it on the fire.
The meat juices flavor the veggies. That's why I'd never use any ground beef with less fat than ground chuck.
And that second year, everyone wanted MY dinner after I opened the foil because of the seasonings. A couple of my friends had used the seasonings to their taste as well and theirs was good too. I'd offered them all around but some kids were scared to use them. Ah, the benefits of growing up in a family where the spice rack was well-used!
Anyway, sorry for the trip down memory lane. I'm sure you're familiar with something so basic they have grade school kids do it at camp! But dang, it was good!!
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| annie13
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:48 pm |
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Thanks Schez, I was a brownie, then a girl scout, but never went camping with them and didn't know about your reciepe. I'll try it.
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| scheherazade
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:10 pm |
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Well, since you say you never went camping with the girl scouts as a kid, let me make sure you know how to make s'mores!!
You need graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows.
As you're roasting your marshmallows, have the graham crackers laid out. On every other graham cracker, place a full-sized plain chocolate bar about the size of the cracker. If you place the crackers and chocolate near where you're roasting the marshmallows, the melting of the chocolate will begin. When the marshmallows are good and gooey and still HOT, put a marshmallow on top of the chocolate and put the remaining graham cracker on top and press down a bit.
Melted chocolatey-gooey-goodness.
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| tulsad
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:18 pm |
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| scheherazade wrote: | Well, since you say you never went camping with the girl scouts as a kid, let me make sure you know how to make s'mores!!
You need graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows.
As you're roasting your marshmallows, have the graham crackers laid out. On every other graham cracker, place a full-sized plain chocolate bar about the size of the cracker. If you place the crackers and chocolate near where you're roasting the marshmallows, the melting of the chocolate will begin. When the marshmallows are good and gooey and still HOT, put a marshmallow on top of the chocolate and put the remaining graham cracker on top and press down a bit.
Melted chocolatey-gooey-goodness. |
I want one right now, Shez!! Don't forget - it has to be a Hershey's chocolate bar to make it just perfect. Perfection on a graham cracker.
I'm also hungry for one of your other treats!
Edited for spelling.
Last edited by tulsad on Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:20 pm; edited 1 time in total
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| scheherazade
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:18 pm |
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| tulsad wrote: | | scheherazade wrote: | Well, since you say you never went camping with the girl scouts as a kid, let me make sure you know how to make s'mores!!
You need graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows.
As you're roasting your marshmallows, have the graham crackers laid out. On every other graham cracker, place a full-sized plain chocolate bar about the size of the cracker. If you place the crackers and chocolate near where you're roasting the marshmallows, the melting of the chocolate will begin. When the marshmallows are good and gooey and still HOT, put a marshmallow on top of the chocolate and put the remaining graham cracker on top and press down a bit.
Melted chocolatey-gooey-goodness. |
I want one right now, Shez!! Don't forget - it has to be a Hershey's chocolate bar to make it just perfect. Perfection on a graham cracker.
I'm also hangry for one of your other treats! |
Yes! Hershey's!!
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| annie13
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:02 pm |
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Oh, I know all about s'mores, I make them at home, I use my gas stove to get the marshmellow crispy with that roasted fire taste (basically burnt) then put the marshmellow on the piece of chocolate on the graham cracker in the microwave for just a couple of seconds, sometimes I put the chocolate in first on a small plate, talk about good a gooey, mmmmmemmmm good.
Sometimes my niece adds peanut butter to the graham craker then the chocolate and marshmellow.
When we are camping after I have assembled the s'more, I wrap it in foil and set it on the grill on the camp fire ring for a few minutes, that really melts the chocolate. I never forget to take the stuff for the s'mores! 
I saw a special on restuarants in New York City, they have a little cafe, or whatever that brings a little oil canister that burns a flame then all the stuff needed to make and assemble s'mores!
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| tulsad
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Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:57 am |
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Bunless Swirly Dogs
I don't have any recipes of my own, so I went in search of something simple, fun, and "campfire-friendly." Definitely not cookbook material, but kids might enjoy them.
1 pkg hotdogs
1 tube refridgerator biscuits
4-8 roasting sticks
1 campfire, heavy on the coals
Wash your hands. Take your dog and scew it on the roasting stick. Take out 1 refrig. biscuit per dog and roll it between your hands to form a snake until it is about 1/2" or less thick. Coil the biscuit around the dog, making sure the biscuit does not touch itself as it is wrapped around. Roast slowly over coals and savor your bunless swirly dog. 
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| tulsad
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Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:58 am |
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Gunk
 Found this, too.
A camping recipe from Daria Holshouser. I came up with this simple breakfast about 10 years ago camping. The kids all looked at it the first time and went, "What is this?" I came up with the name Gunk because of how it looked, but how it tastes is the best.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound sausage
8-10 new potatoes
1 large onion
1 dozen eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
BBQ sauce, to taste
PREPARATION:
Place sausage in bottom of large, cast iron cooking pot for over the fire pit. Place cut up potatoes, no peeling necessary, and onions on top and cover. Stir the first time after about 10 minutes to allow the sausage to start cooking then stir every five minutes until potatoes and onions are cooked.
There is no need to add oil to the pan, because the sausage does the work. When your potatoes are soft and cooked, add the eggs and stir. Place lid on for five more minutes to allow eggs to cook. Then dish up a hearty breakfast. Add salt, pepper and BBQ sauce.
Servings: 6-8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
(Neither of these sound as good as Shez's recipe, but they can be used as "food for thought"  )
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| annie13
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Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:42 am |
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Re: Gunk
| tulsad wrote: | Found this, too.
A camping recipe from Daria Holshouser. I came up with this simple breakfast about 10 years ago camping. The kids all looked at it the first time and went, "What is this?" I came up with the name Gunk because of how it looked, but how it tastes is the best.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound sausage
8-10 new potatoes
1 large onion
1 dozen eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
BBQ sauce, to taste
PREPARATION:
Place sausage in bottom of large, cast iron cooking pot for over the fire pit. Place cut up potatoes, no peeling necessary, and onions on top and cover. Stir the first time after about 10 minutes to allow the sausage to start cooking then stir every five minutes until potatoes and onions are cooked.
There is no need to add oil to the pan, because the sausage does the work. When your potatoes are soft and cooked, add the eggs and stir. Place lid on for five more minutes to allow eggs to cook. Then dish up a hearty breakfast. Add salt, pepper and BBQ sauce.
Servings: 6-8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
(Neither of these sound as good as Shez's recipe, but they can be used as "food for thought" ) |
Thanks Tulsad,
I actually will try the one with the hotdogs, sorta like pigs in a blanket, wonder if i could put shredded cheese in the bisquits dough? Did you know that there is a contraption that one can put on the camp fire to use as on oven! I've never done that. I'll need to mention the breakfast one, and see what everyone has to say.
When I go camping, usaully my/our kids go, and the grandkids, and a couple of my brothers and sister, nieces and nephews. And some friends. We get 2 or 3 campsites. Put two or three tents on each site. Anyway breakfast and dinner is the big meal for us. We use one campfire ring for bacon and sausage, and then one for potatos and then the eggs get cooked. (while breakfast is cooking the kids straighten the sleeping bags or take showers etc.
That smell of bacon and sausage cooking through out the campgrounds is one of the best smells. Usaully three people are helping to cook the breakfast, (if everyone goes) I do take some modern appliances with me, toaster, coffee pot and I take a small refrigerator, (dorm size). The only time a TV goes is during the OSU football games
I was thinking about going out on the web to see if I could get some ideas.
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| tulsad
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Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:49 pm |
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Here's kind of a fun site: http://www.chuckwagondiner.com/campfire.html
Pie Iron - 
http://www.chuckwagondiner.com/categories.php?id=3
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| chance
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:36 pm |
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Re: Gunk
| tulsad wrote: | Found this, too.
A camping recipe from Daria Holshouser. I came up with this simple breakfast about 10 years ago camping. The kids all looked at it the first time and went, "What is this?" I came up with the name Gunk because of how it looked, but how it tastes is the best.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound sausage
8-10 new potatoes
1 large onion
1 dozen eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
BBQ sauce, to taste
PREPARATION:
Place sausage in bottom of large, cast iron cooking pot for over the fire pit. Place cut up potatoes, no peeling necessary, and onions on top and cover. Stir the first time after about 10 minutes to allow the sausage to start cooking then stir every five minutes until potatoes and onions are cooked.
There is no need to add oil to the pan, because the sausage does the work. When your potatoes are soft and cooked, add the eggs and stir. Place lid on for five more minutes to allow eggs to cook. Then dish up a hearty breakfast. Add salt, pepper and BBQ sauce.
Servings: 6-8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
(Neither of these sound as good as Shez's recipe, but they can be used as "food for thought" ) |
Actually this stuff is pretty good. I have had it before and we called it by the name of SHTUFF. We add cheese,garlic and jalopenos. My husband says everything is better with cheese and garlic. This meal is best when it is nippy because it will warm you up. If you eat it in 90 degree heat you just may want to drink beer early and take a nap.
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| Torti
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:17 pm |
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Don't forget the Sloppy Joes, either. Brown your ground beef in a large, heavy skillet, breaking it up. Add onion, brown in the ground beef drippings, drain excess grease, add sauce, homemade or canned (Manwich) and about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of quick cooking oats, depending on how much you are cooking. Helps keep the mess to a minimum. Keep heating until oatmeal is done. Old Girl Scout trick. And, if you so desire, you can add some garlic. It really improves Sloppy Joes, if your family likes it.
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| bellestar
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:42 pm |
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Haven't tried this yet but the recipe came from a message board (sorry can't remember which one)....
Ziploc Omelets This works great! Great for camping.
Write names on a quart-size ziploc freezer bag with permanent marker.
Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them.
Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, etc.
Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.
Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water.
Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed.
You can select a variety of ingredients to create themes.... tex-mex with grilled vegetables and toasted flour tortillas with cinnamon sugar, grilled shrimp with smoked gouda and side of cheese grits, steak also with grilled vegetables......
Good luck - and remember to share the cook-off recipes!!
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| annie13
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:57 am |
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Thanks, Torti, Chance and Bellestar
SloppyJoes is a good one for the campfire.
Chance, I agree with your husband about the "everything is better with cheese"
The eggs in the ziplock might save a lot of time and save the ole back from all the bending and stirring the scrambled eggs over the campfire.
I'll share the good receipes. 
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| Katie
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:35 am |
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I like the ziploc one too, I'll have to try that. we are leaving next week and the kids will love this. Thanks
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| dithers
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:08 pm |
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I figured this was probably a staple for campers but since it's not been mentioned I'll throw it out there. I haven't made it in years but it was always a favorite. Even at home and not on the campground. Back in the simpler (and poorer) days we just served this with buttered bread on the side (probably that gawd-awful Wonder Bread, lol).
Hamburger and Beans
Brown hamburger with chopped onion, salt and pepper.
Add however many cans of Pork 'n Beans that suit you. I used to do one large can of beans to a pound of burger. If you wish, a dash of Worchestershire or even a quick squeeze of ketchup add a bit of tasty zip. Take out that little piece of fat - Yuk! (actually I haven't used Pork 'n Beans in years - is that little piece of fat still in there?)
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| tulsad
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:58 pm |
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| dithers wrote: | I figured this was probably a staple for campers but since it's not been mentioned I'll throw it out there. I haven't made it in years but it was always a favorite.[snip]
Hamburger and Beans
[snip] Take out that little piece of fat - Yuk! (actually I haven't used Pork 'n Beans in years - is that little piece of fat still in there?) |
Actually, Dithers, the piece of fat was deemed politically incorrect and a gastronomic no-no. The piece of fat has been replaced by a lump of tofu.
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| pax
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Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:21 pm |
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Bring favorite food.
Go camping one night.
Return home next day.
Repeat.
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| annie13
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Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:40 am |
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| dithers wrote: | I figured this was probably a staple for campers but since it's not been mentioned I'll throw it out there. I haven't made it in years but it was always a favorite. Even at home and not on the campground. Back in the simpler (and poorer) days we just served this with buttered bread on the side (probably that gawd-awful Wonder Bread, lol).
Hamburger and Beans
Brown hamburger with chopped onion, salt and pepper.
Add however many cans of Pork 'n Beans that suit you. I used to do one large can of beans to a pound of burger. If you wish, a dash of Worchestershire or even a quick squeeze of ketchup add a bit of tasty zip. Take out that little piece of fat - Yuk! (actually I haven't used Pork 'n Beans in years - is that little piece of fat still in there?) |
I've never heard of it, something else to put in the pot to sit on the fire, we always go camping the first week of October, (Fall Festival) sometimes it's a little cool, and having something sit on the campfire to eat, that helps warm you up is great.
We have won 1st place for the scariest campsite (during the Fall Festival) a couple of times, last year we came in 2nd place, got a FREE weekend of camping!
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| annie13
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Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:42 am |
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| pax wrote: | Bring favorite food.
Go camping one night.
Return home next day.
Repeat. |
Hey, you sound like a couple of my friends, come out and eat, go home to real bed and sleep and a warm shower, then they come back out the next day! 
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| chance
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Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:37 am |
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New tip for the campers out there.....
Leftover hamburgers are great cold for breakfast. Especially if it is the only thing left in the cooler and you are starved.
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| tulsad
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Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:53 am |
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| chance wrote: | New tip for the campers out there.....
Leftover hamburgers are great cold for breakfast. Especially if it is the only thing left in the cooler and you are starved. |
That's exactly why you should lay in a good supply of gummy worms.
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| Arubalover
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My family loves to tent camp and smores are one of the reasons the kids look forward to it. Any other time, a burned marshmallow would sound disgusting, but put it on a graham cracker with a hershey bar and YUM!!!
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