All summer long, we’re putting together menu ideas to help make your trip planning easier! Every week we’ll share a new menu in our newsletter and on the site.
This Week’s Menu
Pro Tip: Many of these recipes have prep that can be done at home before your trip, saving you time at the campsite. Look for the * and then head to the “Prep Tips” section of this post!
Click the link to access the recipe post with all the tips and tricks for making it as well as the printable recipe card.
Friday (Day 1)
Saturday (Day 2)
Sunday (Day 3)
Additional Ideas
Shopping List
Download it here! The ingredient amounts are based on approx. 4 servings per recipe.
Prep Tips
Make cooking at the campsite easier by doing these steps at home:
- Pulled pork sliders: Pulled pork can be made ahead (here’s our Instant Pot recipe!) or purchased, then reheated in a pot at the campsite.
- Coleslaw: Chop the veggies for the coleslaw and make the dressing at home. Mix everything together right before leaving or at least 30 minutes before dinner.
- Chorizo sweet potato hash: Peel and chop the sweet potato.
- Chicken tzatziki skewers: Cut chicken thighs into skewer-able pieces and prepare the tzatziki (or purchase in-store).
- S’mores cookies: Make the cookies and store them in tupperware.
- Dutch oven French toast: Cut or tear the bread for French toast. You can make the egg/milk custard, too! Store in a tightly sealed jar and use within two days.
Packing Your Cooler
Knowing how to pack a camp cooler properly is essential when you’re bringing prepped-ahead meals or ingredients. Lucky for you, we have a guide to help you master the art of packing a cooler to maximize ice retention and keep your food safe. Here are some additional tips for packing this week’s food:
- Use watertight, resealable containers to store food.
- To store herbs like cilantro, gently wrap them in a damp paper towel and store them in a zip-top bag. Place them on top of the ice/other food items.
- We like these egg holders for protecting our eggs in the cooler.
- Where possible, put the last day’s food on the bottom, and work your way towards the top with the first day’s food.
If you make the recipes from this menu, we’d love if you came back to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! Use the QR code on the bottom of the printed recipe to pull them up on your phone. Thank you!