Baked potatoes are classic campfire food. By pre-baking potatoes, you save yourself AN HOUR of cook time! I just love this method because it allows me to have a fast, kid-friendly meal in 10-15 minutes. Also, you can stuff these potatoes with so many options…
Breakfast Burritos
Start your breakfast right with these hot, tasty, one-handed burritos. Whether your kids crave a classic like bacon, egg, and cheese or if you want to add in the veggies, these are so easy to adapt to your favorite flavors. Best yet is the cast…
Sausage and Smashed Potato Skillet
If you love meat and potatoes, well here you are. This dish serves as a hearty breakfast or a welcome hot dinner after outdoor adventures. The cast iron gives such a wonderful texture to the sausages, making them plump and crispy. The pre-cooked potatoes fry…
Stuffed Peppers with Coconut Fried Rice
These stuffed peppers make a ridiculously tasty side. The rice is cooked in advance and they store easily packed in foil until you’re ready to fire up the portable grill or get a fire going. The charred, cooked pepper sweetens in the fire to go…
Cheater Chicken Chilaquiles
This simple dish makes an excellent lunch or dinner. I call it cheater because it’s really a nacho-hybrid, not the classic recipe. I just melded the flavors I love from the original with the cheese and corn chips that my kids never turn down. As…
French Toast with Warm Cherry Compote
This is such a gorgeous way to start the day. The cherries burst with flavor and make a gorgeous topping for a fluffy, eggy stack of challah french toast. I first made this after a pretty spectacular cherry harvest. Given the choice, I’ll always choose…
Veggie Miso Soup
This is not an authentic miso soup, nor is it intended to be. I really love the flavor of miso and was doing some fridge foraging thus this deliciously simple creation. It has just enough protein to make it a meal and just enough green…
Taco Omelet with Crispy Grated Hashbrows
Taco Omelet with Crispy Grated Hashbrowns When I was a little kid my Grandpa used to take me to the diner for brunch as a special treat. I have never been a huge fan of sweet breakfasts like pancakes, french toast, or waffles so I…
Roasted Carrot Soup
Springtime calls for fresh veggie soups. This carrot soup is even richer from the flavor that comes from roasting the carrots. Leek and a touch of cumin add the other essential flavors. Finished with coconut milk, this healthful soup tastes rich and decadent- as good…
Carne Asada Crock-Pot Chili
This rich, meaty chili is an ideal crock-pot meal. The lager makes a great base but if you’re concerned with adding, feel free to use a non-alcoholic beer. Toppings definitely complete the dish so do not skip on the corn chips and fresh avocado. Carne…