How to Make Deluxe Mac and Cheese in the Backcountry
Mac and cheese is a backcountry classic - use your favorite cheese and veggies for the perfect dinner
Mac and cheese is a backcountry classic - use your favorite cheese and veggies for the perfect dinner
This recipe for cheesy breakfast bagels with sausage is easy to make and easy to adapt to your tastes.
Give these tasty no-bake cookies a whirl on your next backcountry trip (they also taste good at home...).
There's nothing better than a hot meal after a day out in the cold! Try this cheesy potato soup recipe from NOLS Cookery on your next outdoor trip.
When you’re tired and chilly after a rainy hike or day of backcountry skiing, this hearty soup is a perfect way to refuel. A classic from the iconic NOLS Cookery, our favorite potato soup is guaranteed to warm you up. Even your grumpiest pal can’t stay hangry with a bowl of cheesy goodness!
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What's a meal without dessert? Satisfy your sweet tooth and show off your backcountry cooking skills with this tasty fruit pie recipe from NOLS ...
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Master the art of baking cinnamon rolls on a camp stove with this tasty recipe.
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To help students learn about backcountry cooking, we started collecting recipes and published the first cookery in 1974. The 7th edition comes out ...
You know you've found the perfect adventure partner when you wake up to the smell of biscuits baking in the morning. Grow your cooking skills with ...
Telling your friends about the peak you climbed or the rapid you ran are the things you want to bring home from the backcountry—not a foodborne ...
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Packing enough to be prepared without going overboard and letting your worries hijack your decision making takes practice.
Fill up for breakfast or dinner with this tasty camping recipe for potato pancakes.
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Prepare this instant meal at home before hitting the trail, then just add boiling water when you’re ready to eat.
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These tasty treats are easy to make and sure to be a crowd please, whether you're at home or in the backcountry!
Worried about cooking outdoors? Fear not! You don't have to be a master chef to make this tasty cornbread.
Chocolate and peanut butter—what's not to love? Here's a quick and tasty dessert to try on your next adventure.
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When it comes to rafting down rivers, especially on multi-day adventures, we can usually go ahead and build our own comprehensive first aid kit.
This recipe for a classic noodle dish with peanut sauce is a treat at the end of a long day of adventuring!
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Learn to plan a camping menu of delicious backcountry recipes for your next trip
This delicious pizza recipe works whether you're camping in your car or heading into the backcountry for a long expedition.
There’s nothing better than enjoying a well-prepared dessert in the backcountry!
Even though hot drinks don't greatly affect your internal body temperature, they serve several very important purposes.
Enjoy a cookie recipe that’s easy to master and easy to make your own.
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This granola is a great meal that you can make for breakfast and eat hot or put together ahead of time and eat later as a high-energy snack.
Lightweight backpacking has a lot of advantages. You can travel further with the same amount of effort, and less wear on your body. It also requires ...
See the basic food types you need to stay healthy, well-fed, and hydrated so you have good nutrition on your next backpacking trip.