Fresh-air fare
Photo: (Clockwise from bottom) Orange Ginger Wings, Curried Satay and an Onion Flower
Photography by Vincent Noguchi.
For great-outdoors getaways to the cottage or campsite, you want good food that's easy to cook and satisfies fresh-air-fuelled appetites. And even if your favourite outdoor escape is your backyard or local park, easygoing eats are still what's on the menu. Try our cook-anywhere one-pot dishes, easy to pack freeze-ahead and mix-ahead recipes, as well as wrap-and-roast and stick-cuisine for over-the-coals food fun. Enjoy!
To rough it in style this summer with more tasty campfire cuisine, read Campground Cooking. And check out Wrap and Roast, The Canadian Living Test Kitchen's collection of 14 great over-the-coals no-muss-no-fuss appetizers and stick cuisine ideas.
Recipes
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Orange Ginger Wings
Serve these wings around the campfire or as appetizers for deckside dining. -
Curried Satay
Thin strips of lean pork or chicken already skewered are perfect to keep in the freezer for quick dinners. Serve with basmati or Texmati rice (cross b... -
Honey Garlic Ribs
Freeze ribs right in their marinade to take along to the cottage. Roast a few heads of garlic at the same time. Squeeze out as a spread on bread or ad... -
Golden Biscuit Starter Mix
Use our at-the-ready biscuit mix to make a batch of six Golden Biscuits. -
Golden Biscuits
Spoon 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) biscuit mix into bowl. Using fork, quickly stir in water until sticky dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surf... -
Chicken and Fish Shaker Mix
Here's a very versatile seasoning mix that has lots of flavour and jazzy colour to quickly bake up your catch of the day or pick of poultry at the sup... -
Maritime Memories Mussel Steamer
This MEAL-IN-A-POT campfire dinner brings back memories of seaside meals in Atlantic Canada. Serve with crusty rolls to soak up the delicious broth. -
15-Minute Mac and Cheese
Measure out the ingredients before you hit the road, then serve this up in short order to satisfy hungry campers. For variety and more nutrients, try... -
One-Pot Steak and Pasta Simmer
For a head start on this terrific chunky sauce with pasta cooked right in, freeze the meat already sliced into strips. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan c... -
Campfire Crumble
A little smoky flavour adds authenticity to a tasty dessert cooked over the fire or a camp-stove burner. Use any dried fruit you like (small fruit wil...
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