We’ve all been there. You relax into your camp chair to eat the boxed mac ’n’ cheese you made over a camp stove when the aroma of a delicious home-cooked meal comes wafting across the campground. It hits you: that unmistakable feeling. But this doesn’t have to be your narrative. With a few tips and tricks—and the right gear—you’ll be whipping up tasty camp dishes for family and friends in no time. Continue reading to find out how you can make your camp cooking and meals the talk of the campsite.
Step 1: Plan Ahead
Camp cooking is often thought to be basic and bland (think of packaged ramen, or spaghetti). Thinking outside the box is key to enhancing your camp cooking. To do that, you’ll need a plan. Don’t make the mistake of trying to organize your meals when you hit the grocery store on your way out of town. You can easily turn your favorite camp recipes into simple meals with a little preparation and planning. Shop in advance of your trip so you don’t miss anything, especially the easy-to-forget items like spices, dressings, and sauces.Then, before you pack the cooler, prep anything you can ahead of time. Prepare meat by marinating it, and prepare vegetables ,…
