01 / Skillet breakfast hash · serves 3–4
Use 4 diced potatoes, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped pepper, 4 eggs, 2–3 tablespoons oil or butter, and optional bacon or breakfast sausage. Brown and soften the potatoes, add vegetables, then cook the meat thoroughly in the skillet. Stir together, make wells for the eggs, cover, and cook until the eggs are set. Finish with optional cheese.
02 / Camp chili · serves 4–6
Brown 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or plant-based crumbles in a pot. Add a diced onion, pepper, and 2 garlic cloves. Stir in one 14–15 oz can each of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, 2 drained cans of beans, 1–2 tablespoons chili powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Simmer 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed.
03 / Cheesy taco pasta · serves 4
Brown 1 pound ground meat or plant-based crumbles. Stir in taco seasoning, 2 cups small pasta, 2 cups water or broth, a can of diced tomatoes, and a drained can of black beans. Cover and simmer until pasta is tender, adding liquid as needed. Remove from heat and melt in 1–2 cups shredded cheese.
04 / Creamy chicken and rice · serves 4
Sauté optional onion in 1–2 tablespoons oil or butter. Add 1 cup white rice and 2 cups broth, then 1 cup vegetables. Cover and cook until rice is tender, checking the rice package for timing and liquid requirements. Stir in 2 cups cooked chicken and a can of cream soup or 1 cup milk or cream. Heat through and season.
05 / Foil packet dinner · per person
Combine thinly sliced potatoes, 1 cup vegetables, a protein, 1–2 tablespoons oil or butter, and seasoning in heavy-duty foil. Seal the edges and cook over a grill grate or coals, turning carefully. Timing varies with heat and ingredient size. Use pre-cooked proteins for simpler preparation, and check food with a thermometer rather than relying on appearance.
Keep the kitchen safe
Use cooking equipment outdoors as directed. Keep perishables at 40°F or below. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground beef to 160°F, and reheat leftovers to 165°F. Wash hands and keep raw food separate. Follow fire restrictions and pack out every scrap.