Camping Recipes

Just because you're roughing it in the great outdoors doesn't mean you have to eat like an animal. There are plenty of great camping recipes to fill the stomach and warm the soul on those chilly nights under the stars.

A simple yet tasty snack is a "Ham and Sweet Potato Packet." The only three ingredients are ham, sweet potato, and apple. Cube the ingredients and place them all in a foil pack, making certain to seal the foil tightly. Cook on hot coals for about 30 minutes, flipping the packet halfway through. The apple will provide plenty of moisture, eliminating the need for butter.

When you're off camping in the mountains, it can be difficult getting your favorite pizza place to deliver. But thankfully, you can always make your own pizzas with a grill and some ingenuity. To make tasty "Pita Bread Pizzas," place a six-inch pita round on the hot grill and toast to your desired crispness. Then flip the pita round over and add some jarred pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and whatever other toppings you'd like. Cook until the cheese melts.

And what fun is camping without dessert? "Choco Raspberry Burritos" make for a sweet treat. You'll need some large flour tortillas, one cup semisweet chocolate chips, one cup fresh raspberries, two tablespoons butter, two teaspoons sugar, and a half-teaspoon cinnamon. Mix the sugar and cinnamon ahead of time and bring it along in a zip-lock bag. At the camp site, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them on the grill. Fill the tortillas with the chips and raspberries, brush the outside of the tortillas with butter, and grill them until the chocolate melts. For the finishing touch, sprinkle them with the mixed sugar and cinnamon.