Trail Cooking

Revisiting Recipes

A new set of recipes we have revisited - with photos and updated methods. And some new recipes as well, that you might have missed! Recently Revisited Recipes: Thai Ginger Chicken Noodles (Gluten-free) Peachy Quick Oats Updated No Cook Method page. Trailhead's Tortilla "Souped Up" Ramen Lentil And Tomato Salad Lentil Couscous Salad Chickpea and… Continue reading Revisiting Recipes

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Protein First Meals: Italian-ish Hamburger

This recipe is protein-heavy and gluten-free. Add carbs if you like; it would go over ½ cup of prepared instant rice, tossed with pasta (a cooked and drained packet of ramen even - no seasoning packet added), or on tortillas. Depending on your taste, you can use low-sodium broth powder or full-sodium. A pinch of… Continue reading Protein First Meals: Italian-ish Hamburger

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Protein First Meals: Cheesy Hamburger Vegetables

This recipe is protein-heavy and gluten-free. Add carbs if you like; it would go over ½ cup of prepared instant rice, tossed with pasta (a cooked and drained packet of ramen even - no seasoning packet added), or on tortillas. Cheesy Hamburger Vegetables Pack in a quart freezer or sandwich bag: ½ cup freeze-dried hamburger… Continue reading Protein First Meals: Cheesy Hamburger Vegetables

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Sweet 16 Summer: Packit Gourmet Turns 16

It's 2008, and Facebook is not on most people's minds. What exists are the old-school forums and the Backpacker forums, which were where all the kids were back then. Long before I wrote about trail cooking, trail food, and hiking on a website, I was on the forums and in the cooking section nearly daily.… Continue reading Sweet 16 Summer: Packit Gourmet Turns 16

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New Recipe: Cheeseburger Grits

This hearty grits recipe can be prepped FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking) or One Pot Method. The finishing sauces are relish and ketchup; find those at a deli, fast food, or similar. Most places, if asked nicely, will give you a packet or two for no charge if you are a customer. Always have that Hiker's… Continue reading New Recipe: Cheeseburger Grits