Freeze Drying · Trail Cooking

Instant Meals: Beefy Pasta

A quick recipe using all freeze-dried ingredients that serve one person. It is not too big or too small for portion size. It’s comfort food that warms the body, which can be nice in wintertime. It's easy to prep with directions for in a bag and one pot methods. If you haven’t used freeze-dried cheese,… Continue reading Instant Meals: Beefy Pasta

Trail Cooking

Instant Meals: Chicken Pasta With Corn

A quick recipe using all freeze-dried ingredients that serve one person. It is not too big or too small for portion size. It's comfort food that warms the body. If you haven't used freeze-dried cheese, it can clump up while it melts, but that's totally fine. It's still quite tasty, and I love rehydrated freeze-dried… Continue reading Instant Meals: Chicken Pasta With Corn

Trail Cooking

High Protein Instant Meals: Asparagus Beef

You can have satisfying high-protein meals on the trail without tons of carbs. Although asparagus might not be your favorite, you can always use broccoli or green beans instead. Asparagus Beef Ingredients: ½ cup freeze-dried ground beef ½ cup freeze-dried mozzarella cheese ½ cup freeze-dried asparagus pieces 1 tsp or 1 packet low sodium beef… Continue reading High Protein Instant Meals: Asparagus Beef

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Bowl & Kettle

It may be the first week in January, but I think we might have 2025's "Best Meal" already. That's not something I say lightly. So often, freeze-dried and dehydrated meals can be too small portions, too salty, and lack real flavor. We had heard about the company from a reader, so we picked up a… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Bowl & Kettle

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Yum Pouch Meals

Yum Pouch is an outdoor food company out of Michigan that focuses on vegan and vegetarian meals. For being veg friendly, all the meals do contain protein. The pouches are compost friendly, so the meals have a far shorter shelf life. Our meals ranged from July 2025 to December 2025 and February 2026, so be… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Yum Pouch Meals