Hot Prawn Madras Curry – with an easy to make Madras spice
SERVES 4PREP TIME 10 minutesCOOK TIME 10 minutesEQUIPMENT Pestle & mortar, heavy saucepan with lid, spatula or wooden spoon This Hot Prawn Madras Curry is composed of a spicy tomato & coconut milk based curry sauce, studded with cooling juicy prawns, and is a total delight. The rich and creamy sauce will smell just incredible […]
Tomahawk – the ultimate caveman steak
Carving into a tomahawk straight off the coals doesn’t just make for an impressive centrepiece at the table. Done properly, this meal will remain firmly imbedded in the minds of all who savoured it. Considering this is an expensive cut of meat, it’s worthwhile paying a little more attention to preparation and cooking. Often more […]
Falafel waffles with hummus and yogurt – ready in just five minutes and low in fat
SERVES 6 | PREP TIME 10 minutesWAIT TIME 60 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutesEQUIPMENT Waffle iron or frying pan, mixing bowl, blender or cutting board & kitchen knife Traditional waffle irons seem to have lost their appeal over the years, even though (with a little bit of imagination) they can be used for more […]
Chilaquiles – ridiculously simple, this tasty combination of chips, salsa, and eggs is sure to satisfy
I like to spend long stretches in the backcountry. How long? Generally, until either the water, food, and (hopefully not) gas run out. When facing the decision to leave my beautiful surroundings, usually requiring a long drive, I like to assess my food rations. My preference is to see if I can scrape together something […]
Blueberry French Toast: a good-morning breakfast casserole that skips the fancy and focuses on fulfilling appetites
SERVES 8 | PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 35+/- minutesEQUIPMENT large jar, heavy-duty foil, nonstick spray, tongs, spoon, large bowl, Dutch oven French Toast is a treat usually reserved for home, but I’ve concocted an easier way to bring this little extravagance to the road, and it does not disappoint. It’s a breakfast […]
Eggplant Stew with Beef – a Persian classic, perfect for outdoor cooking
After six years of traveling full-time in our camper van, we have learned several lessons. One of the most crucial to our wellbeing is that the food we make should be easy, fast, simple, and healthy. Sourcing local ingredients and following a recipe is rewarding, but sometimes you want to break the rules, improvise, and […]
Backcountry Lasagne – classic Italian comfort food for the road made easy with the Omnia oven
SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 50 minutesEQUIPMENT Omnia oven, small saucepan, frying pan, wire whisk, spoon, knife, measuring spoons Planning meals for travel can be as much fun as it is a challenge. Changing scenery and local ingredients can inspire us to cook in entirely new ways, but we have […]
Dutch Oven Cheesecake – the perfect dessert for your next BBQ
SERVES 6-12 | PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 40 minutesEQUIPMENT Dutch oven, freezer bag, mixing bowl, small saucepan, baking parchment Creamy New York cheesecakes are simply unbeatable to round off a good dinner. And they are not even difficult to make. The best thing, however, is that you can bake this classic delicious dessert in […]
