When you’re out in the wilderness, you want your food warm, hearty and quick. These delicious recipes are truly out of (camp)site!
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Behold! We took cheeseburgers one step further by hiding a mini Babybel cheese inside these juicy patties. Freeze them before your camping trip then grill from frozen with the lid on for eight minutes per side. Winning. Get the recipe: Cheesy Camp Burgers
Photo: Roberto CarusoWhy stress over breakfast? Bake this sweet loaf at home and then enjoy it with fruit, nuts and syrup while you swig your coffee, probably overlooking some beautiful lake with a loon calling in the distance. Or something. Get the recipe: Bake-Ahead French Toast Loaf
Photo: Roberto CarusoYou need a slushy drink to wash down all this good grilled grub. This limeade isn’t too sweet and goes down real nice. Get the recipe: Melon-Ginger Limeade
Photo: Roberto CarusoHere’s a little something for the veg lovers. Perfectly marinated tofu, broccoli, zucchini and sweet bell peppers threaded onto sticks—no cutlery needed. Get the recipe: Miso-Maple Tofu Kebabs
Photo: Roberto CarusoThis superfood gets a sweet upgrade with bacon bits, sour cream and a drizzle of maple syrup. Throw some sausages or chicken on the grill and serve along with our make-ahead pantry salad (keep clicking). Get the recipe: Maple-Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Photo: Roberto CarusoChickpeas, sweet red peppers and artichoke hearts are perfectly marinated in a Dijon dressing. Make this one ahead of time and keep it in a resealable bag until it’s time to chow down. Get the recipe: Pantry Salad
Photo: Roberto CarusoBananas make the best vessels for melted chocolate and marshmallows. Wrap in foil, toss them on the grill, then get set to devour. Get the recipe: Campfire Bananas
Photo: Roberto CarusoFeast your eyes (and your other senses) on one of the greatest things to happen to a skillet: A dip of melted carmel-filled chocolate bars and perfectly toasted mallows, with graham crackers for dunking. We present to you deconstructed s’mores. Here's how to take care of your vintage cast iron skillet to keep it great for dozens of summers. Get the recipe: Caramel Skillet S’mores
Photo: Roberto CarusoWho can resist this gooey pull-apart bread? It’s the perfect campfire companion to a bowl of chili. Prepare bread all the way and store it wrapped in cooler until ready to cook. Get the recipe: Pull-Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread
Photo: Roberto CarusoSo easy and satisfying, this make-ahead chili is what you want to dig into after a long day of woodland exploration. Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Lentil Chili
Photo: Roberto CarusoTake this traditional Spanish dish into the woods. Packed with meat, rice and veggies, it’s sure to satisfy. But don’t worry, they’ll still have room for s’mores. Get the recipe: Campground Paella
Photo: Roberto CarusoPlease meet the best and easiest mac and cheese of all time. Like, KD easy. It gets a kick from Dijon mustard and can be prepped ahead of time so all you’ve got to do is boil the pasta and mix in the fixings fireside. Get the recipe: One-pot Mac and Cheese
Photo: Roberto CarusoRoll your breakfast in a tortilla for a quick breakfast. All you need is scrambled eggs, beans, salsa, cheese and cilantro! Get the recipe: Campfire Huevos Rancheros
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese veggies are ready to be munched alongside any dish. Just prep at home (cut them and wrap in foil with olive oil and spices and keep in the cooler until go time) and heat over the fire. Get the recipe: Foil-Packed Veggies
Photo: Roberto CarusoDrop your chicken in a marinade-filled resealable bag and keep it chilled until you’re ready to grill. Throw those tortillas on your grill, too. Actually, grill all the things,. then top it off with sour cream, old cheddar, cilantro (unless you hate cilantro, and we get it) and a squeeze of lime. You just made a gourmet meal while sitting in the dirt. Go you. Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas
Photo: Roberto CarusoForget canned, here’s all you need to know: These beans are the best beans. Prep them at home and simply reheat on-site (or eat them cold). Get the recipe: Smoky Campfire Beans
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese are ice cream cones filled to the brim with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Right?!? Wrap them up and set them on the fire to melt. But that’s not all: Decorate your gooey cones with more goodies like sprinkles, Skor bites or, you know, some fruit. Get the recipe: S’mores Cones
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.