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Campfire Cooking Recipes

From breakfasts to lunches to midnight snacks and everything in between, we've got the recipes to make your outdoor experience memorable.

Breakfast

Get off to a great start with the most important meal of the day.

  • Serves :  1 Difficulty :  Easy

    Recipe for :  Campfire 'Fruit Velvety' French Toast

    This campfire French toast uses a sandwich cooker, or pie iron, to create a delicious breakfast pocket with a creamy banana filling.

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  • Serves :  1 Difficulty :  Easy

    Recipe for:Peanut Butter French Toast

    A peanut butter lover's dream! This French toast recipe is a warm and gooey-good way to start the day.

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  • Serves :  6 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Ultimate Banana Pancakes

    Golden brown and dotted with delicious bananas, these pancakes will become a camping favourite. You can mix the dry ingredients together ahead of time at home.

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  • Serves :  3-4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Breakfast Burritos

    A handy way to enjoy bacon and eggs, while reducing the cutlery and dishes, so you can get out and enjoy the beautiful day.

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  • Serves : 8 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Breakfast Burritos

    By cooking these burritos over hot coals or on the barbecue, the cheese slowly melts into every delicious nook of the eggs and ham.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Choco-Raspberry Burritos

    Let the kids help out with making these. Not just for camping! Try them at home on the grill and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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  • Serves :  6 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Delicious Campfire Potatoes

    A hearty side for breakfast, full of smoky flavour. If you're avoiding bacon, you can substitute a couple teaspoons of butter.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Red Potatoes (Red Flannel Hash)

    What camper's secret cooking ingredient brings colour to this hearty red flannel hash? Ketchup! Watch your campers gobble them up.

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  • Serves : 3 to 4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Western Potatoes

    Start this great breakfast before you even pack. Prepare your ingredients and stash them in the cooler so all you need to do our first morning is crack some eggs and fry.

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  • Serves : 5 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Applesauce Sandwiches

    These sandwiches are super-moist, with a soft inside and a crispy outside. A great naturally sweet breakfast or anytime snack.

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  • Serves : 1 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Bush Pie Breakfast Sandwich

    A favourite breakfast sandwich combination, adapted for cooking over the campfire. Far tastier than anything you'd pick up at the drive-thru.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for  :Unbeatable Breakfast Buns

    These breakfast buns are rich and savory, and a fun, different way to eat breakfast. You can mix up the batter for this the night before. Great with bacon or ham instead of sausage too!

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  • Serves : 10 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Cheesy Skillet Biscuits

    These cheesy biscuits are "baked" in a frying pan with a lid, a heavy skillet is ideal. Enjoy the home-cooked flavour without any roof overhead.

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  • Serves : 2 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Fisherman's Breakfast

    It's never too early to enjoy your catch of the day, especially if you're fishing at dawn. A great recipe for the campfire, since the fillets will drip when you're moving them into the frying pan.

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  • Serves : 2 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Side Pork Bacon

    Fresh side pork is just like bacon, but without the curing and seasoning. For best results, use a cast iron frying pan, and a rectangular bowl to hold the coating so it's easy to flour the meat.

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  • Serves : 1 per packet Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Burgoo

    Oatmeal served as a breakfast patty, surprisingly simple, nutritious and delicious. Like pancakes, enjoy it as a main meal, or on the side with eggs and bacon.

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Lunch

Break for a light midday meal that will keep you energized until dinner.

  • Serves :  1-2 Difficulty :  Easy

    Recipe for :  Perfect Carton-Dogs

    A milk carton can create a perfect oven for steaming hot dogs. Great for your last day of camping,just chug down the last of the milk in the carton and get cooking!

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  • Serves :  4 Difficulty :  Easy

    Recipe for : Camp Stove Mac and Cheese

    The ultimate comfort food makes a delicious lunchtime meal. With just a few simple ingredients you can quickly prepare this tasty dish on your camp stove.

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  • Serves :  2 Difficulty :  Easy

    Recipe for : Lentil Soup

    A rich and satisfying soup, with energy to last until the crickets come out. From moment the aroma of bacon and onion hits you, you know it'll be amazing.

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  • Serves :  2 Difficulty :  Very Easy

    Recipe for : Easy Veggie Stir Fry

    By roasting the vegetables in a foil packet, herb aromas are infused into every tender piece. Simple, delicious, and soon a family favourite.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Ham & Sweet Potato Kabob

    Forget hot dogs - these kabobs are as much fun for kids to make as they are to eat. Cook the sweet potato the night before, and lunch will be just minutes away.

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  • Serves :  6 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Tacos in a Bag

    What a neat way to eat something as messy as tacos. Every bite is hot and cool, creamy and crunchy. Plus, no dishes to clean!

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for:Camp Fry-up

    Quick to make, easy to serve, and when you eat out of foil pouches, the clean up's a breeze. This meal can easily expand to feed a crowd, just keep frying!

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  • Serves : 4-6 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Apple Coleslaw

    Cool and creamy with a sweet surprising crunch! This coleslaw recipe will soon be a new family favourite.

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  • Serves : 6 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for:BBQ Corn on the Cob

    Corn on the cob just got a spicy kick! These ears come off the grill already buttered and ready to enjoy. Careful, they're hot!

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  • Serves : 6 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for:Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Green Onion Potatoes

    Green onions and a burst of spices make these potatoes something truly special. To spice this dish up, sprinkle in some chili flakes about halfway through.

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  • Serves : 8 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Barbecued Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps

    Hot or mild sausage makes these crowd pleasers as zesty or mild as you like. The cream cheese helps mellow the spices, so don't be afraid to be daring!

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Dinner

Finish an active day with a hearty meal to keep you feeling full until the next morning.

  • Serves :  5 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for :  Campfire Pizza Pies

    Real pizza taste in a crispy bread crust. Mix up the filling the day before so the flavours have a chance to blend with one another. Try it with your favourite pizza toppings!

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  • Serves :  8 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for :  Camp Stew

    Don't let your morning fire's coals from go to waste! They can the start this slow roasted stew, with beef so tender it falls apart.

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  • Serves :  4 Difficulty : Challenging

    Recipe for:Chicken Fresco Parmesana

    A gourmet dish for the great outdoors! Plump chicken breast, breaded and cooked golden brown, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served on garlic toast.

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  • Serves :  4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Cathy's Maple Mustard Glazed Plank Salmon

    So sumptuous and simply scrumptious. Tangy Dijon mustard and sweet maple flavour give a kick with the natural smokiness of cedar plank cooking.

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  • Serves :  1-2 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Back Woods Pizza

    After a long day of portaging and paddling, pizza is on the menu, using ingredients that can be staples of your canoe or camping trips.

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  • Serves :  1-2 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : BBQ Beer Ribs

    The secret behind these ribs? Beer and a slow simmer, to make these extra tender and flavourful. Kick back and relax while the magic happens.

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  • Serves : 2-4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Cheese Fondue

    An indulgent meal full of rich flavours, this surprisingly easy and fast recipe gives a nice comforting meal on short or long camping trips.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Challenging

    Recipe for : Swayze Camp Stew

    If the fresh air makes you hungry, this one-pot supper will be wonderfully filling and warm on a cool camp night. The dumplings make this real comfort food.

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  • Serves : 2-4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Balsamic Steak

    Marinate steaks to be tender, juicy, and for a delicious tangy taste! Wrap some potatoes in foil and tuck them in the fire about half an hour ahead of time, and your meal is complete.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Jambalaya with Biscuits

    Spicy sausage and tender shrimp in a parade of rice and spices. It's easy to enjoy this creole cooking, al fresco.

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  • Serves : 6-8 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Fajitas Over the Fire

    One frying pan, one cutting board, one spoon and one knife to clean. This just could be the perfect meal for the last night of your camping trip.

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  • Serves : 2 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Lemon Pasta

    Simple fresh ingredients you can combine at home to make this quick dinner in a snap.

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  • Serves : 4-6 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Stampede Burgers

    Make these delicious burgers before you go camping, and bring them along in their own stampede sauce. So flavourful a juicy you don't even need condiments!

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Snacks & Beverages

Stay hydrated and energized with easy snack and beverage ideas.

  • Serves : 8 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Campfire Coffee

    Even when the air is fresh and the birds are chirping, mornings can use a little help. This coffee brings a hint of warm nutmeg and cinnamon to the start of your day.

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  • Serves : 1 per skewer Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Chocolate Marshmallow and Fruit Kabobs

    So much more than your typical roasted marshmallow. Cut your fruit up before you head out camping, and there will be barely any clean-up -- eat it right off the stick!

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  • Serves : 6-8 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Roll-the-tin Ice Cream

    An old-fashioned way to chill out on a super hot summer day. Get a few kids together to keep the ice cream churning, and let the good times roll.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Kids Favourite Kettle Corn

    Rediscover this treat, made the way real popcorn used to be before microwaves and movie theatres. Each bite is salty and sweet with an incomparable crunch.

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  • Serves : 6 to 8 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus

    You can start this the day before you head out camping. By the time your tent is pitched, and the coals are just right, these will be perfectly marinated and ready for grilling.

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  • Serves :  1 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Blazing Banana Boats

    Can you decide on the perfect ratio of marshmallows to chocolate in your banana boat? This is a situation where experimenting can be fun and delicious.

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  • Serves : 2-4 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Avocado Dip

    Simple, fresh and oh so creamy. If you plan on making this your first night out, you may want to pack enough ingredients to make a second batch.

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  • Serves : 4 Difficulty : Very Easy

    Recipe for : Baked Apple Bombs

    This campfire classic is one the children can help out with. You do the coring, and the kids do the filling and wrapping.

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  • Serves :  6 Difficulty : Medium

    Recipe for : Black Forest Cake in the Forest

    Rich chocolate cake, tangy roasted cherries and fluffy whipped topping. After trying this decadent dessert, “roughing it” will never be the same.

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  • Serves : 6-8, depending on size of Brie Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Fire-baked Brie

    Not all campfire treats are made for children under 12. On the rare evening the kids get to bed before you do, indulge in some sophistication around the campfire.

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  • Serves :  6 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Wholesome Energizing Trail Mix

    Prepare this energy-packed crunchy treat before heading out on the trails. This winning combination of nuts, seeds, fruit and hint of maple will keep you hiking for miles.

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  • Serves : 6-8 Difficulty : Easy

    Recipe for : Skillet Peach Cobbler

    An amazing dessert to mark the end of an incredible day. Summer sweet peaches are the cornerstone of this timeless delight.

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