Table of Contents
Preface 12
Symbols Used for the Recipes 14
The Chef's Dilemma-Menu Planning 16
How long is the trip? 18
How many are in the party? 18
What is the preparation time for the meal? 18
Keeping Everyone Happy and Well Fed 19
Do you want to transport canned foods? 19
Are you going to fish? 20
Are you in bear country? 20
Put it together 21
A Welcome Rest 22
Shopping List, Two People One Week 23
Eating Well, Two People, One Week 25
The Chef's Second Dilemma-Keeping Organized 28
Where's the Garlic? 30
Where's My Whisk? 33
Disasters of a Novice Camp Chef 34
Almost Like Home-Meat 36
Reservations Not Required 38
Transporting Fresh Meat 40
Chicken 41
Chicken and Red Onion Salad with Feta Cheese 41
Chicken with Mushrooms and Lemon Sauce 42
Chicken Stir-Fry with Chutney 43
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce 44
Chicken with Pasta, Tomatoes and Black Olives 45
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu 46
Picnic Chicken 47
Rudderless Against the Wind 48
Beef 50
Filet of Beef 50
Burritos with Ground Beef 51
An Otter Surprise 52
Spicy Beef 53
Sausage-Tom-Dumps 54
Pork 55
Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon Cran-Apple Sauce 55
Pork Medallions with Mustard Sauce 56
Pork Tenderloin with Dried Fruit 57
Ham with Chanterelles in Hunter's Sauce 58
Ham and Pineapple with Sweet and Sour Sauce 59
Fish & Shellfish 60
Clams or Mussels Steamed in White Wine 62
Breaded Oysters 63
Oysters on the Half Shell with Ginger and Garlic 64
The Staples-Pasta, Rice & Breads 66
Breads that Travel Well on a Watery Adventure 68
Dry Ingredients to Prepare in Camp 68
Other Important Carbohydrates 69
Breads 71
Pizza Dough 71
Crêpe Batter 72
Pancakes 73
Easy Cheddar Herbed Biscuits 74
Dead Simple Cheese Biscuits 75
Cheesy Pita Bread 75
Calzones 76
Garlic Toast 77
Bannock 78
Bannock-A Cree Recipe 78
Parathas 80
Japanese Pancake or Pizza 83
Pasta & Rice 84
Risotto with Zucchini 84
Polenta with Onion, Herbs and Tomatoes 85
Glass Noodle Salad 86
Chow Mein 87
Rotini with Vegetables and Bacon 88
Spaghetti 89
Ramen Noodles with Broccoli and Chicken 90
Sandwiches 91
Lavosh 91
Pesto Foccacia Sandwich 92
Quesadillas 93
Easy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 94
Tuna Melt 95
English Muffins/Bagels with Lox and Cream Cheese 96
Pita Pockets 97
Out of the Soil-Vegetables & Fruits 98
Fruits 101
Vegetables 102
Zucchini with Garlic 103
Ratatouille 103
Green Cabbage with Garlic 104
Scared Asparagus 104
Glazed Carrots 105
Green Beans with Slivered Almonds 105
Leeks with Parmesan Cheese 106
Baby Bok Choi 107
Braised Belgian Endive with Garlic 107
Potatoes 108
Garlic Potatoes 108
Dijon Mustard Potatoes 108
Potato Patties 109
Gnocchi 110
Beans & Peas 111
Tipsy Beans with Sausage 111
Kidney Beans with Yogurt 112
Chili 113
Spiced Garbanzo Beans 114
Peanuts with Zesty Masala 115
Tofu 116
Teriyaki Tofu with Vegetables 116
Portobello Mushrooms
Stuffed with Tofu 117
Tofu with Sweet and Sour Sauce 118
Salads 119
Potato Salad 119
Bocconcini and Tomato Salad 120
Hearty Salad 120
Green Salad with Salmon 121
Greek Salad 121
Salad Niçoise with Pasta 122
Caesar Salad 123
Tuna Salad with Avocado 124
Rotini with Pesto and Cherry Tomato Salad 125
Raita-Indian Cucumber Salad 126
Moo and Cluck-Dairy Products & Eggs 128
Eggs 130
Mayonnaise 130
Milk 130
Yogurt and Sour Cream 130
Cream Cheese 131
Butter and Oil 131
Cheese 131
A Big Egg Crash 132
Fried Eggs and Ham with Hollandaise Sauce 133
Omelette 134
French Toast 134
Salmon Frittata with Onions, Mushrooms and Green Pepper 135
Breakfast Burritos 136
Egg Drop Soup 136
Cheese Fondue 137
Cheese Tortellini Salad with Chicken and Vegetables 138
Crêpes with Tuna in Mushroom Cream Sauce with Sun-Dried Tomatoes 139
Crêpes with Pears and Two Cheeses 140
The Sweet End of the Meal-Desserts 142
Baked Apples with Raisins 145
Spiced Apple Slices 146
Fried Bananas 147
Fresh Fruit with Yogurt 147
Dessert Crêpes 148
Chocolate Fondue 149
Mangoes in Cointreau 149
Saucy Companions-Sauces & Condiments 150
Hunter's Sauce (Sauce Chausseur) 153
Cheese Sauce 154
Homemade Mustard Sauce 155
Tzatziki 155
Pesto 156
Oil and Vinegar Dressing 157
Ghee 157
Sauces for Fish 158
Anchovy Sauce 158
Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Herbs 159
Burro Bianco 159
The Hunter Gatherer-Foraging Along the Way 160
Berries 162
Mushrooms 163
Inland Greens 164
Greens along the Shore 166
No H20-Drying Food for Longer Trips 168
First Try at Drying Foods 170
Dried Tomato/Spaghetti Sauce 172
Dried Vegetables 172
Dried Sausages 173
Dried Hamburger and Other Meats 173
Dried Fruit 173
Dried Tofu 174
Dried Herbs and Seasoning 174
Powdered Milk 175
Afterword-Some Culinary Musings 176
When the Sun Comes Up-Breakfast 176
A Wet, Drippy Lunch 177
The Easy Meal-Lunch 177
Dinner Reward at the End of a Long Day 178
The End of the Day-Dinner 179
The Adventurous Chef 179
Bibliography 180
Index 181
Websites 184
