TrailCooking started a long time ago, in 2001, though it looked nothing like it does now. This all came from eating awful meals on the trail in 2001, which is an origin story for so many outdoor companies. Choking down awful freeze-dried meals that hadn't changed since the Boomers found backpacking in the 70s, and… Continue reading Twenty Five Years Slips By
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2025 Roundup: All The Recipes Added This Year
All the recipes from 2025, in one easy-to-read list. From FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking): one-pot and boondocking RV meals, plus a few dehydrated options. It wasn't my biggest year for creating new recipes, given our cross-country move in spring, but I'd say...I still did pretty well. And you never know what will come in 2026....… Continue reading 2025 Roundup: All The Recipes Added This Year
The Comfort Bowl
It's fall, and that has me craving heartier meals. This recipe is quick to make and will fill you up with a lot of protein, from the chicken and also the peas. A ½ cup of freeze-dried chicken is 27 grams of protein, and the peas add another 3 grams or so. It's a hearty… Continue reading The Comfort Bowl
New Recipe: Pulled Pork and Carrots with Noodles
This is the last recipe I put together in my quest to empty our hiker pantry before our move. Originally, it was a protein-only recipe, but then I found one last jar of freeze-dried noodles I needed to use up, so I made it a heartier meal. Pulled Pork and Carrots with Noodles Ingredients: 1… Continue reading New Recipe: Pulled Pork and Carrots with Noodles
New Recipe: Easy Taco Pasta
This "clean out the hiker's pantry" recipe uses a couple of ingredients for a quick meal - that will fill you up - especially if you love carbs. A couple of ingredients and I had a quick meal. Super gourmet? Well, duh, no, but it tasted great. And it wasn’t high in sodium, either. (It’s… Continue reading New Recipe: Easy Taco Pasta