Trail Cooking

Pancit Canton Chow Mein

This recipe uses Pancit Canton Chow Mein noodles, an instant ramen-type noodle served dry, rather than in a bowl of broth. They lend themselves well to adding ingredients and making it a meal rather than a snack. They are a finer noodle than ramen. What separates them from ramen is that they include a packet… Continue reading Pancit Canton Chow Mein

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One Pot Meal: Beef Giniling

With summer ending, I've been thinking about new recipes. It's been a while since I posted a Filipino-influenced backpacking meal. Beef Giniling is a Filipino comfort food stew served over white rice. I think if more tried it, they probably wouldn't have a clue it was Filipino, just a tasty dish. In fall and winter,… Continue reading One Pot Meal: Beef Giniling

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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

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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

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Boondocking Recipe: Beef and Veggie Skillet

Freeze-dried ingredients can get you a home-cooked meal even in a dry camp, with no refrigeration needed. This rice pilaf is good for camping, RV trips, boondocking, and backpacking. It is quick to pull together and only takes one pot. Beef and Veggie Skillet In a zip-top bag: 1 cup freeze-dried ground beef 1 cup… Continue reading Boondocking Recipe: Beef and Veggie Skillet