Lunch

Charcuterie Board

This casual lunch is a great option for groups where everyone can contribute to the board and graze together picnic-style. This meal also offers plenty of versatility in how fancy you want the ingredients to be. Go big and create an elaborate spread at camp, or take a paired down version out on a hike.

INGREDIENTS

Cured meats or fish (such as tuna jerky, salami, or prosciutto)

Cheese varieties (hard and soft, like cheddar, brie, or gouda)

Crackers or bread slices

Fresh fruits (grapes, apple slices, figs)

Dried fruits (apricots, cranberries, or dates)

Nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews)

Olives or pickles

DIRECTIONS

1. Place your assortment of cured meats and fish and cheese varieties airtight containers for easy transport

2. Pack crackers and bread in a resealable bag to keep them fresh

3. Wash and dry fresh fruits such as grapes, apple slices, and figs. Place them in a container, keeping them separate from the other ingredients.

4. Pack your preferred nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or cashews in containers.

5. Assemble your charcuterie board on a plate to share or eat right out of the containers.

Almond Butter and Honey Sandwiches

A childhood favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a twist. This makes it easy for groups camping together to make their own sandwich, and switches it up a bit with the flavors of peanut butter vs. almond butter or jelly vs. honey.

INGREDIENTS

2 slices of bread

Almond butter

Honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Pull out 2 slices of bread

2. Spread almond butter on one slice of bread

3. Pour honey over the almond butter

4. Put second slice of break on top of the honey and almond butter, Enjoy!

Grilled Cheese

Another childhood favorite gets its time to shine with this easy recipe. Some days of camping call for a hot lunch, and this one is here to be a crowd pleaser. Crisp golden bread incases a molten cheesy center bursting with fun new flavors.

Ingredients

Bread slices (choose a hearty type like sourdough or multigrain)

Cheese varieties (cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or any preferred)

Butter

OPTIONAL ingredients

Sliced tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes

Caramelized onions

Sautéed mushrooms

Fresh basil, spinach, or arugula

Bacon, prosciutto, or ham

Mustard or pesto

Side of tomato soup

DIRECTIONS

1. These sandwiches are most easily prepared in a pan over a camp stove, but could also be wrapped in foil and placed on a campfire grate over low coals

2. Lay out your bread slices and place your selected cheese varieties on one slice of each sandwich

3. If you're using ingredients like sliced tomatoes, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, fresh basil, or spinach, layer them onto the cheese

4. Place another slice of bread on top of the toppings to form a sandwich

5. Butter the outer sides of the sandwich for a golden, crispy finish when grilling

6. Place the assembled sandwich on a buttered pan (or wrap it in foil and place over low coals). Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, flipping the sandwich as needed. Remove the sandwich from the heat, and enjoy!

7. Optional: Bring a side of premade tomato soup that can be easily warmed up at camp to serve alongside your grilled cheese sandwich. 

Bagel and Lox

This deli-style lunch offers a smokey tangy flavor profile that’s sure to liven up your afternoon. When a bagel and cream cheese doesn’t quite feel like enough, this dressed up option offer more protein and character!

INGREDIENTS

Bagels (plain, everything, or your favorite flavor)

Cream cheese

Smoked salmon or Ahi Tuna Jerky

Red onion – thinly sliced

Capers

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Red onion

Tomato Slices

Cucumber slices

Fresh dill or chives

Avocado slices

DIRECTIONS

1. Take a bagel half and spread a generous layer of cream cheese on it.

2. Place slices of smoked salmon (lox) or tuna jerk on top of the cream cheese.

3. If you have nice-to-have ingredients like thinly sliced red onions, tomato slices, cucumber slices, fresh dill, chives, or avocado, layer them on now. This would also be a good time to sprinkle capers if you have them.

4. Place the other half of the bagel on top to complete the sandwich.

Greek Inspired Salad

Relish the flavors of a delightful and nourishing dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean to your campsite! The bright colors and crisp textures are the perfect compliments to a hot summer day.

INGREDIENTS

Lettuce

Cucumbers

Tomatoes

Red onion

Kalamata olives (Pitted)

Feta cheese

Olive oil

Lemon juice

Grilled tofu or chicken, or ahi tuna jerky

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare veggies such as wash and cut lettuce, dice cucumbers and tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion

2. In a large bowl or stasher bag, combine the ingredients like lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, kalamata olives and the crumbled feta cheese

3. If you're adding grilled tofu or chicken, or ahi tuna jerky for added protein, place the diced up protein on top of the salad

4. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice

5. Mix the ingredients or shake the sealed stasher bag, and you have your salad ready!

Ramen

Indulge in the delightful flavors of a satisfying meal with a touch of creativity! Not your average instant noodles, this take on a simple ramen dish makes sure you get a more balanced meal with even more flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in large quantities, this is a great option for a team of hungry campers. 

INGREDIENTS

Instant ramen noodles

Fresh vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, spinach, etc.)

Protein (cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, tuna jerky or hard-boiled egg)

Soy sauce or tamari

Sesame oil

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Topping (sesame seeds, green onions, nori)

Lime wedges

Sriracha or chili flakes

Soft-boiled egg

Broth in place of seasoning packet (homemade, pre-made, or bouillon cubes)

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring water to a boil using your camp stove. If you are using pre-made broth, heat that instead. While you wait for the water or broth to boil, this is a good time to wash and slice your vegetables.

2. Turn the water down to medium-high heat. Add sliced vegetables and protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu if it’s not pre-cooked) to the pot and let them cook until they are tender for about 5 mins.

3. Add instant ramen noodles to the water and cook according to the package instructions. 

4. If you’re adding ready to eat protein like tuna jerky, now is the time to add that.

5. Drizzle a bit of soy sauce or tamari and sesame oil over each bowl for added flavor.

6. If you have fresh herbs, lime wedges, sriracha, or chili flakes, add these to the bowls as desired.