Camping recipes: the best tips

Published on 25.10.2023 from Johanna Risse

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Gourmet on the go: Simple and delicious recipes especially for the camper kitchen!

Love & hate: Opinions actually differ when it comes to self-sufficiency when camping. But after all, we all have to eat - so let's make the best of it. With our simple and delicious recipe ideas, self-sufficiency while camping may soon become your favorite topic!

Kitchen equipment in the camper van:

Before we get to the recipes, let's talk about the necessary equipment.

Cookware and Utensils:

Camp Stove or Small Gas Grill: A portable gas grill or camp stove is a must. Make sure you have enough gas with you.
Small pots and pans: They should be light and easy to store.
Collapsible dishwashing bowl and detergent: To keep your dishes clean.
Kitchen utensils: A good knife , cutting board, spatula, wooden spoon and grill tongs .
Collapsible sieves or bowls : space-saving and practical.
Camping tableware and cutlery: Made of robust material such as melamine or stainless steel .

Basic supplies of food and spices:

Oils and fats: A good olive oil and maybe some butter or margarine.
Spices : Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and thyme are a good start.
Canned food : Tomatoes, beans, corn, and possibly some ready meals in an emergency, canned fish
Pasta, rice or couscous : Easy to prepare and very filling.
Fresh vegetables and fruits : Subject to availability and season.
Bready foods such as rusks, tortillas and crispbread last forever and without refrigeration
Spreads & Sauces: Peanut butter, honey, ketchup

Crispbread with peanut butter is a thing of the past - we have tips and recipes for your camping cuisine

10 delicious and easy camping recipes:

One-Pot Pasta: Cook pasta, tomato sauce, fresh vegetables and spices in one pot. (our personal all-time favorite!)
Grilled vegetables: Drizzle peppers, zucchini and aubergines with olive oil, season and prepare on the grill.
Camping Pancakes: Simple pancakes made with flour, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
Stew: A mixture of vegetables, meat or tofu, and broth, all cooked in one pot.
Stuffed peppers: Stuff peppers with a mixture of rice, beans, vegetables, and spices and grill them.
Couscous Salad: Couscous with vegetables, feta, and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Omlette: Fry eggs in the pan with vegetables, cheese and spices.
Grilled skewers: Place various meats and vegetables on skewers and grill.
Quesadillas: Fill tortillas with cheese, beans, and vegetables and prepare them on the grill.
Campfire Nachos: Melt nachos with cheese, beans, and other ingredients of your choice in an aluminum bowl on the grill.