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Smore Recipe for Campfire

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Here’s a recipe for gourmet smores that you can make while camping:

Ingredients:

  • Graham crackers
  • Chocolate bars (choose your favorite kind)
  • Marshmallows
  • Bamboo skewers or sticks for roasting
  • Optional: Nutella, peanut butter, sliced fruit, caramel sauce, cookie butter, or other spreads and toppings

Instructions:

  1. Build a fire in your campsite or heat up your camp stove. If using a stove, you’ll need a pan or griddle to roast the marshmallows.
  2. Skewer a marshmallow and roast it over the fire or on the stove until it’s golden brown and gooey. If using a stove, you may need to use a kitchen torch to get the desired level of toasting.
  3. While the marshmallow is roasting, prepare your graham crackers and chocolate. Break the graham crackers into squares and place a chocolate bar on top of one of the squares.
  4. Once the marshmallow is roasted to your liking, place it on top of the chocolate and graham cracker square.
  5. Place another graham cracker square on top of the marshmallow to make a sandwich.
  6. Optional: Spread a layer of Nutella, peanut butter, cookie butter, or another spread over one of the graham cracker squares before assembling the smore. You can also add slices of fruit, such as strawberries or bananas, or drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra special treat.
  7. Enjoy your gourmet smores while they’re still warm!
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Beef Stew Recipe for Open Campfire

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Beef stew cooked on a campfire:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef stew meat
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Start a campfire and let it burn down to a bed of hot coals.
  2. Heat a little oil over the coals in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
  3. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and potato to the pot and cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste. Add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf—season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 1-2 hours or until the beef is tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and serve the stew hot. Enjoy!

Note: You can also add other vegetables to the stew, such as peas, green beans, or bell peppers. If you want a thicker stew, you can mix together a little flour and water to create a slurry and stir it into the stew to thicken it up.

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Country Breakfast Recipe

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Here is a simple recipe for a delicious country breakfast with many classic breakfast items.

Ingredients:

8 eggs

1/2 pound of bacon

1/2 cup of milk

1/2 cup of flour

1/4 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Colby Jack)

1/4 cup of chopped onions

1/4 cup of chopped bell peppers

1/4 cup of chopped tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside.

In the same skillet, cook the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes until they are softened.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Add the cooked bacon, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set, and the top is golden brown.

Serve with toast and your favorite breakfast sides, and enjoy your delicious country breakfast!

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Grilled Sausage with Vegetables Recipe

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Grilled Sausage with Vegetables
What you’ll need:
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 pound red potatoes (quartered)
  • 3/4 pounds fresh green beans (halved)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup water
Cooking instructions:
  1. Preheat your campfire grill over the campfire for about 10 minutes.
  2. Place the sausage, potatoes, green beans and onions on a large sheet of foil.
  3. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then top with butter.
  4. Seal the foil into a packet, leaving one small opening.
  5. Pour the water into the opening, then seal the packet tightly.
  6. Place your packet on the grill and allow it to cook until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender (20 to 30 minutes).

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Grilled Jalapeno Chicken

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Grilled Jalapeno Chicken Recipe

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What you’ll need:
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (pounded to 1/4-inch thickness)
  • 3 fresh jalapenos (halved lengthwise and seeded)
  • 1 bottle Italian dressing (16 ounces)
  • 1 package softened cream cheese (3 ounces)
  • 6 slices bacon
  • toothpicks
Cooking instructions:
  1. Place chicken breasts in a large dish. Pour entire bottle of Italian dressing on top, then cover and marinate for two hours.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. Stuff jalapeno halves with cream cheese.
  4. Roll chicken breasts around the stuffed jalapenos, then wrap each breast with a piece of bacon.
  5. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
  6. Oil the grill grate, then cook your chicken breasts for roughly 20 minutes (turning frequently) or until juices run clear.