Camping meals and camping recipes in the winter can be a challenge. Even is sunny Arizona. I invited my friend Makoto down from rainy Seattle for a little sunshine and an adventure. We set out on a “path” down a river canyon neither of us had ever explored or really knew much about. We were in it together to figure it out.
I say “path” because there was no defined trail. It hugged and cross the river multiple times and we had to navigate as best we could. Chilly, calf deep water greeted us multiple times which was both refreshing and challenging. Luckily, we eventually found a nice spot to camp for our first night on a soft, flat sandbar.
We knew it was going to be chilly, but not below freezing with a thick layer of frost greeting us the next morning. Our morning coffee and desert light finally warmed us up enough to keep moving down river. We hiked up and over some craggy rocks, some slick banks and into a beautiful saguaro forest.
A few of my favorite camping recipes from this trip were a no cook Triscuit panzanella lunch which is a perfect change up from a standard deli sandwich and trail made pad Thai. We whittled up some campy chop sticks and filled our bellies as the sun kissed the cathedral rocks behind us.
We survived an unknown trail, cooked up some great meals in a beautiful location and enjoyed the hiking and camaraderie of a long time friendship
Outdoor Eats: Camping Meals and Camping Recipes!
On this trip I did a variety of trail-tested recipes, using no more than 10 fresh ingredients, you an enjoy anywhere. Try these out, or visit my site at www.outdooreats.com for even more awesome meals!
- Beef Stroganoff
- Bacon Cheddar Grits
- Triscuit Panzanella
- Pad Thai
- Cranberry Orange Granola/Crisp
- Chorizo Queso
Recipe Cards (print them off, try them out!)
Check out my last article for more recipes: San Francisco Hiking, Camping and Cooking
