Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Meal Review: Curry Mango Chicken Salad

One meal type I have always enjoyed from PackitGourmet is their no-cook salads, which are easy to prep. Add cool water, stir well, and let sit for 5 to 15 minutes. You can eat them as is, or make wraps and sammies with the filling. It's a great way to get a protein hit, without… Continue reading Meal Review: Curry Mango Chicken Salad

Trail Cooking

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

Boondocking · RV · Trail Cooking

Stocking Your RV’s Pantry For Travel

Kirk and I love getting out in our trailer (and before that in our RV), but one of the most complex parts of going on trips is food planning. Not only do you need to plan meals, but you also need to do it with less storage than at home - and you can't leave… Continue reading Stocking Your RV’s Pantry For Travel

Trail Cooking

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

Boondocking · RV · Trail Cooking · Travel

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