Tuna Potatoes Au Gratin

This recipe is a great one to warm your cockles on a cool evening by the camp fire! You’ll need a large pot that will be happy to sit atop the camp fire for this one.   Ingredients: A couple of cans of tuna (or more if you like!) 5-6 large potatoes, sliced about 1 cm thick 1 litre of milk 1 large knob of butter 200g cheese, grated 100ml vegetable oil   How to cook: Empty the tuna into the bottom of the...

Mega Easy Burgers

This recipe is more of an idea than a recipe. There are no rules when it comes to mixing your own burger, but there are a few suggestions that you might like to follow. You can make a basic beef burger just by rolling up some balls of mince mixed with an egg and a handful of breadcrumbs, but if you feel like giving this one a go, you can also try any combination of the following ingredients: finely chopped onion finely...

Charred Fish Steaks

Here’s another simple, but really tasty fish recipe for you to try out. You can do most of the work at home before you even leave, so when you are at your campsite you can get on with cooking it straight away.   Here’s what you need: 2 tablespoons of Cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons of White pepper 2 tablespoons of Paprika 1/2 cup of creole seasoning 1/2 cup of blackening seasoning 1 large knob of butter 6-8...

Grilled Fish Steaks

If you happen to be camping by the river and have caught a couple of lovely fresh fish, there’s no better feeling than coming back to camp and cooking and eating them within just a few hours. Here’s a recipe that you can try out next time you are looking for a great way to grill your freshly caught dinner: Ingredients: 4 Filleted fish steaks 2 Tablespoons of Canola oil 100 ml of lemon or lime juice 1 teaspoon of...

Campfire Baked Potatoes

Here’s a classic camping food recipe that is SOOO easy to follow and can be made just about anywhere – the good old baked potato. It’s great because it’s so flexible and takes literally no effort. You can add a whole host of canned toppings to round out the meal or just some butter, salt and grated cheese and you’re set.   Ingredients: 1 Medium Potato (per person) Butter Salt &...

Chili con carne Recipe

Chili is a great heart-warmer on those cool evenings sitting around the camp fire and can be easily prepared and cooked in a single pan on your heat-source of choice (stove, bbq etc). You should either vacuum-pack your mince and keep it cool in an esky, or have access to a refrigerator to keep it from going off.   What you will need: An onion and some garlic 2 teaspoons of cumin 1 teaspoon of paprika Chilli-powder to...