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31 Incredibly Easy Camping Recipes

All the campfire dinners, desserts, and make-ahead foil pack meals you need for an unforgettable foray into the great outdoors.
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    Easy Oat Crumble Topping With Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

    Bring a jar of this crumble along to the campsite, then use it to top grilled fruit and whipped cream (made in a second mason jar, of course).

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    Foolproof Grilled Chicken

    For the very best results, brine the chicken, sear it over the flames, and finish cooking it on the other side of the grill before tossing with a robust vinaigrette.

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    S'mores Sandwich Cookies

    Upgrade your campfire treats with soft honey-cinnamon cookies slicked with melted chocolate and two toasted, charred marshmallows.

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    Sweet-and-Spicy Ribs

    These meaty ribs are purposely precooked until very tender but not yet falling off the bone so they don't shred when it's time to grill them.

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    Jalapeño Poppers With Smoked Gouda

    The moderate heat of jalapeños is a perfect counterbalance to this rich filling, a combination of cream cheese and smoked Gouda. The results are nothing like the breaded, deep-fried apps you get in sports bars.

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    Red Wine–Marinated Hanger Steaks with Flatbreads

    When it comes to marinating these steaks, go long. Time adds intense flavor, the wine helps tenderize, and you can get it going before you hit the road.

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    Wild Heart Cocktail

    The delicate orange flavor of Aperol melds well with bitter lemon soda in this crisp cocktail.

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    Root Vegetable Hash

    Any root veg you have on hand will work for this easy dinner. Serve with eggs, fish, chicken, burgers, salads, or use it as a taco or quesadilla filling.

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    Strawberry-Granola Crisp

    The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.

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    Chilaquiles with Blistered Tomatillo Salsa and Eggs

    If you've got both a camp stove and a grill, you're golden: Prep the salsa over the live fire, and make perfect eggs on the propane stove.

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    Leland Palmer

    For this adult version of the popular drink that's half lemonade and half iced tea, Damon Boelte combines gin, jasmine tea, limoncello, lemon juice, and grapefruit juice in a pitcher. It's camping's essential sipper.

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    Grilled Greens and Cheese on Toast

    Pile charred Halloumi cheese, kale, and cherry tomatoes on garlicky bread for an almost-instant dinner from the grill. No bread? No problem—toss everything else together and eat it as a salad.

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    Steak On a Hot Rock with Wild Herb Butter

    Depending on where you're camping, you'll likely find several kinds of wild greens and herbs within a short hike of your site. If you're unaware about the edibility of any plants, be sure to consult a foraging guidebook or pass on anything questionable.

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    Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata

    Frittatas are excellent served warm or at room temperature, which means that this meatless main is a perfect do-ahead dish.

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    Ash-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Top these charred sweet potatoes with gingersnaps and marshmallows to create a campfire favorite for the entire family.

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    Pasta Salad With Corn and Tomatoes

    Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or those nights when you simply don’t want to turn on the oven.

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