Moving across the USA is complicated enough on its own, but add in having to pack up my hiking gear—my trail cooking gear? Spring is here, and instead of being in state parks or on the beach cooking, I am packing boxes instead. I have been using up items in our hiker pantry as quickly… Continue reading Cleaning Out The Hiker Pantry Meal
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New Recipe: Creamy Beef With Rice
Rice and a creamy sauce, with plenty of beef, for a good protein boost. It's got a hint of beef stroganoff, but without being fussy to prep. Creamy Beef with Rice Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice ½ cup freeze-dried diced beef ¼ cup sour cream powder 1 Tbsp dried onion 1 tsp or 1 packet… Continue reading New Recipe: Creamy Beef With Rice
New Recipe:Two Meat Plate
With over 35 grams of protein, this dish will fill and sustain you. With just enough carbs, but not too much, the sauce soaks into the rice for a tasty repast. Two Meat Plate Ingredients: ½ cup instant rice ½ cup freeze-dried diced beef ½ cup freeze-dried shredded pork 2 Tbsp shelf-stable Parmesan cheese 1… Continue reading New Recipe:Two Meat Plate
New Recipe: Sausage Rice
Another new recipe was created out of the Clean the Hiker's Pantry. It's friendly to both FBC and One Pot Method, a quick recipe to pull together and cook. Freeze-dried sausage isn't typical in trail recipes, but it should be. It's a great source of protein and has a great salty flavor. Sausage Rice Ingredients:… Continue reading New Recipe: Sausage Rice
New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice
This is a version of a staple recipe I have eaten for decades at home: peas, rice, butter, and a bit of Parmesan cheese. It's vegetarian, easy to make, and very easy on the stomach, and often, children love this dish. Green peas are also a great source of plant protein, at 12 grams per… Continue reading New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice