New Campfire Favourites

Our family loves camping...not just loves but LOVES it. We are always coming up with new recipes to try on the open fire. Food is a big part of the camping experience as far as we are concerned. Of course we have the tried and true breakfast sandwiches that we have developed and tweaked over the years to greasy, bacony, camping breakfast perfection, but that recipe is for another post....Below are some recipes that we came up with to try something different than the usual burgers, dogs or steaks.

Twist on Asian Wings

1 lb Chicken Wings
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 tbsp. Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
1/8 tsp Ground Clove
1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Sea Salt to Taste

Mix all ingredients together and add chicken wings. Coat wings thoroughly. On an open fire, in a wing basket, place coated wings. Cook for 20-25 mins flipping often to avoid burning.

In a large bowl place cooked wings and salt, toss to coat. Mix together 1/2 tsp wasabi powder, 2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos, 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup and add to bowl with wings. Toss again to coat. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 lb of Chicken Wings

 

Bacon Wrapped, Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

 

6 large Mushroom Caps, stems removed and wiped clean

6 slices Bacon, par-cooked

1 small log Goat Cheese

1 Tbsp Chives, chopped

1 small jar, marinated artichokes, chopped fine

 

 

In a small bowl, stir together goat cheese, chives, artichokes, salt and pepper to taste. Stuff mushroom caps with mixture. Wrap each cap with the par-cooked bacon. Place stuffed caps on a lightly greased griddle placed on a wire rack over your open fire. Cook until cheese bubbles and bacon is crisp. Alternately, pre-heat broiler. Place stuffed mushroom caps on a lightly greased baking sheet. Broil until cheese bubbles and bacon is crisp.

 

 

Makes 6 Mushroom Caps

 

 

 

 

Chili Cheese Dogs on a Bed of Home Fries

 

Chili:

1/2 lb Ground Beef
1 small can Tomato Sauce
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Garlic Power
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Chipotle Powder
1/8 tsp Cayenne
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Scramble fry ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add spices and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Home Fries:

4 medium Red or Russet Potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices (peel left on)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Paprika

In a large bowl, toss potato slices with oil and spices. Place slices on a preheated griddle, placed on a grate over an open fire. Flip slices often to avoid burning until soft inside and crisp outside.

Meanwhile, place 4 hot dogs or smokies that have been butterflied open on the grate over the open fire to grill. Grill until warmed through.


To Assemble:

Place 10 home fries in the middle of your plate. Place grilled hot dog or smokie on top of potatoes. Spread with 1/4 cup of prepared Chili, grated cheddar cheese and diced white onion.

Makes 4 Servings