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New Recipe: Cheesy Hamburger Rice

This recipe came out of my poking around the Hiker's Pantry to see what I had open, and coming up with a recipe in my mind. It's simple, filling and great for a cold day. It'll fuel you and get you lots of protein. It's also FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking) friendly. The recipe is gluten-free… Continue reading New Recipe: Cheesy Hamburger Rice

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New Freezer Bag Cooking Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Herby Rice

I was looking at older recipes and was inspired to make this Cheesy Chicken Herby Rice recipe. It's a protein loaded (green peas are actually a good source!) and easy to make Freezer Bag Cooking recipe for a filling trail meal. The recipe uses freeze-dried ingredients to lower the weight/size of the meal. If you… Continue reading New Freezer Bag Cooking Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Herby Rice

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Backpacking Breakfast Recipe: Butter Grits

Breakfast can be a hard one for many hikers when planning. It's often a commercial "meal" or "energy" or worse...."cereal" bar, shoved in the mouth, while you pack up camp. If you pull out your stove, it's to boil water for a cup of coffee. We somehow got convinced that we need to be on… Continue reading Backpacking Breakfast Recipe: Butter Grits

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Mango Rice Pudding

The other week I was out with my lady friends having Thai food, and we were stuffed. The topic of Mango Rice Pudding came up and yeah, it wasn't happening as we were too full, but it stuck in my mind to make it for the outdoors. And it need not be hard either to… Continue reading Mango Rice Pudding

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Shredded Beef and Pepper Grits Recipe

Instant grits are a great carb option to use in hiking meals. It’s smooth, hearty and is quick to prepare. If you haven’t tried them, pick up a box sometime! Instant grits are found in the cereal aisle, usually with the instant oatmeal. Often up high. Not every store sells them however, but if where… Continue reading Shredded Beef and Pepper Grits Recipe