Good Eats

I was challenged by a fellow blogger who opined that after eating so many hot-dog and freeze dried meals, it was time to do better, so I have been searching the internet for some more challenging but doable meals for family camping.

My usual approach is to say, "OK, I will try ONE new meal per camping trip"--thus avoiding going OCD on the idea. 

First big hit:  We now have a new FIRST MORNING breakfast:

 CAMPFIRE BEER PANCAKES with a side of bacon.

Here's the link to the recipe from the fine folks at CHOW.COM (I think CHOW is what we in North America call Bisquick).  At any rate, it substitutes BEER for MILK basically, and the result is an incredibly tasty, fluffy pancake. I made them for mother's day. 

http://www.chow.com/recipes/10940-campfire-beer-pancakes#


I substituted bisquick for CHOW and used Budwieser.  I THINK you could use an N/A Busch beer if you are concerned about camps that don't allow alcohol. 

Don't skimp: The pinenuts and the currants I think are a MUST--they add a nice contrast in flavor and texture.

ONE TIP:  Cook the bacon first and then cook the pancakes in the pan after pouring out the fat but NOT deglazing the pan. 

I can't wait to find the next great meal improvement out there!