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What is Celery Salt?

Celery salt itself is not a complex concoction. While the ratios vary, it’s mainly 1 part celery powder to 1 part salt. 

It’s a common addition to cocktails such as a Bloody Mary and gives a nice kick to meals. One of my favorite uses of celery salt is for the Chicago style hotdog, but that’s just my preference. 

Regardless of why you love it or what you plan to use it in, sometimes we run out of spices. So what do you do when you run out of celery salt and need a substitute for your cocktail?

Celery Salt Substitutes

There aren’t a lot of alternatives to celery salt, but thankfully there are a few. 

Homemade Celery Salt

The first alternative is to make your own homemade celery salt. It’s not a complicated mixture at all, simply mix 1 part salt with 1 part celery powder and you’re done!

Some brands might use different ratios, but a 1:1 offers a nice balance for taste. If you’re wondering where to get celery powder, it can be made at home as well. Taking celery seeds and grinding them into a powder is the simplest way to get the celery powder you need for your celery salt substitute! 

Use Fresh Celery

The strong flavor of celery can still be used as the leaves and stalks will give you the familiar flavor. 

Since it’s not powdered, this substitute won’t work to well in cocktails or dressings. However, it will still go nice in soups or solid dinner dishes.

Dill Salt

Dill or dill weed is in the same family as celery and will have a similar taste profile. This makes it an easy go to for a celery salt substitute. 

You can purchase it premade, or go the same route as making homemade celery salt. Grinding dill seed into a powder and mixing with salt using a 1:1 ratio. 

Replacements for Grenadine

Grenadine itself is pretty simple to make and if you don’t have access to store bought, it can be homemade with only a few ingredients. Homemade is also the closest you’ll come to getting a similar taste for grenadine syrup. 

That’s our first grenadine substitute, homemade! So how do you make it?

1. Homemade Grenadine Syrup

• Juice from 1 lemon
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice

You can’t just combine all of these ingredients and be done, there is a short process to get your grenadine syrup to the right consistency. 

First, place all ingredients into a pan and begin to cook on low heat. Be sure to stir the mixture as it heats.

Once the mixture is homogenous, bring it to a boil while continuing to stir. After the sugar dissolves and there are no lumps, reduce heat and place a lid on the pan and allow the mixture to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until it’s a consistency similar. IMPORTANT: the syrup will thicken as it cools, so you don’t have to cook it until it’s at it’s finished consistency. 

Once it’s removed from heat, allow it to cool and pour into a sealed bottle/container, storing in your fridge!

2. Raspberry Syrup

The second alternative to grenadine is raspberry syrup! 

Use the same amount of raspberry syrup as you would grenadine syrup for whichever recipe you’re following. It won’t be the exact same flavor, but it will add a sweet tang and color it nicely.

Additionally, raspberry syrup makes for a great addition to some ice cream desserts!

3. Pomegranate Molasses

Another replacement for grenadine syrup is pomegranate molasses. It gives the similar tangy taste the raspberry syrup will and a splash of color. 

Pomegranate molasses can also be made at home if there isn’t any available locally. Simply boil pomegranate juice, some sugar, and lemon juice until it reaches the desired consistency. The recipe is unsurprisingly similar to homemade grenadine syrup. 

4. Cranberry Juice Cocktail Concentrate

The fourth grenadine substitute is cranberry juice cocktail concentrate!

This has basically everything grenadine does, but is made entirely from 100% cranberry juice and adds a nice bit of juicy flavor. 

5. Unsweetened Pomegranate Juice

As we get further down the list of grenadine substitutes, you’ll find that they begin to differ more and more.  This is the case with unsweetened pomegranate juice.

You’ll notice a slightly bitter taste in comparison to grenadine syrup. This isn’t a bad thing and is commonly an alternative to people who think grenadine is too sweet or if they want to cut down on their sugar.

You will still have a great taste for your cocktails though, it just won’t be as sweet! 

6. Cocktail Cherry Juice

Cherry juice has a multitude of uses for cocktails and acts as a great substitute for grenadine. 

There is a difference in flavor comparing cherry juice to grenadine syrup, but you’ll have a similar sweetness and red color added to your cocktail. 

Another great aspect of cherry juice are the health benefits! Believed to boost immunity and combat inflammation, you can have a delicious cocktail while staying healthy!

Overview of Grenadine Substitutes

If you’re ever without grenadine syrup and have the ingredients to make some from home, I suggest you go that route first!

Alternatively, the other grenadine substitutes on this list work just as well with only a few difference in flavor or sweetness. 

For more info on making your own grenadine syrup, check out the video below!

Also check out our other great substitutes for your culinary adventures!

What is Beef Consommé?

Beef consommé is a rich brown stock that you get from simmering roasted beef bones that has been combined with some vegetables, herbs, and spices. That stock is then turned into consommé by simmering with egg whites and lean ground meat. Doing this creates a light film that floats to the top of the broth, gathering all of the fats and food particles. What’s left is a clear liquid that is usually eaten as a soup!

There are some alterations to how it’s prepared, but that’s the gist. 

Despite being used as a soup, consommé has other uses in cooking. It’s also used to make aspic a jelly containing meat or seafood. Not the most appetizing sounding Jelly, but many people swear by it’s delicious taste and consistency. Some other uses may be as a soup side dish, dumpling pouring’s, or in casseroles. 

If you’re trying to find a beef consommé substitute, then I would suggest beef broth, beef stock, or mushroom consommé. However, if you have the time to make homemade beef consommé, I highly recommend doing that instead. 

How is Beef Consommé made?

The basic process of preparing beef consommé isn’t difficult, but time consuming. 

1. First, prepare eggs by separating the egg whites from the yolks and whisk them, temporarily allowing them to aerate. 
2. Mix chosen vegetables and beef with the egg whites used in the previous step. 
3. Add in whatever seasonings you want.
4. Simmer the stock on low heat allowing the stock to clear.
5. Using a cheesecloth, strain the stock to obtain the cleared liquid. 

Check out this video to help make homemade beef consommé! 

Beef Consommé Substitute

The three options for beef consommé substitutions were mentioned earlier, but now here’s why.

Beef Stock

Beef stock is the first option to choose as a backup if you don’t have beef consommé. It’s great as it comes in easy to purchase packs or containers if you don’t have time to prepare the ingredients yourself. If you do have the time though, there are some great beef stock recipes to act as your replacement.

Personally I prefer homemade beef stock over store bought when it’s done right!

Beef Broth

Beef broth is another alternative to beef consommé. Although they both have a strong flavor, broth won’t be as intense and takes shorter time to prepare. It works as a time saving option, especially if you buy it premade. 

There are clear differences between beef broth and beef consommé, such as consommé has a thicker consistency. Beef consommé is also much clearer and doesn’t have the same amount of impurities. To get it a little closer, beef broth can be simmered for 15-20 minutes to reduce it and bring it a little closer to beef consommé. 

Mushroom Consommé

Some of you may want a vegetarian or plant-based option for your consommé. This is substitution is for you! You still get a similar earthy taste of a hearty beef broth, but with the benefits of being meat free.

I haven’t been able to find any premade mushroom consommé near me. If you’re in a similar situation, you may have to make it homemade. If that’s the case, the NYTime’s has a great post that uses porcini mushrooms to make their recipe.

Takeaway

If you want to find a replacement for beef consommé as a soup to be eaten on it’s own, you’re better off finding a new meal altogether. Beef consommé as a soup cant be replaced, but as a sided ingredient there are three main options. 

The best replacements are to use beef stock or broth. They act as great substitutions for beef consommé with only losing some consistency and a few changes in nutrition. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, then mushroom consommé is the answer!

If you have any thoughts please let us know. Especially if you plan on doing something as interesting as making beef consommé while crockpot cooking.

My taste buds are always ready for an Americanized Asian dish. Yes, I love genuine Asian food, but let’s face it, most of us grew up on the American version of General Tso’s Chicken. Likewise, I grew up with Kung Pao Chicken and love the Chinese inspired sauces mixed with peanuts!

Thankfully, this recipe for Kung Pao Chicken means you don’t have to order out anymore. You can make this delicious meal straight from the comfort of your kitchen. 

Healthy Kung Pao Chicken!

If you want to skip to the recipe below feel free! I want to add that there were some specific things we did to prepare this meal and what makes it a little different than the usual recipe for this dish. 

First, we use chicken breasts and filet them into thin 1/2 inch slices. Those slices are then diced into cook-able squares. Yes you can just cut the chicken breast into 1 inch cubes, but we cook in bulk and tend to make other things out of leftover filet’s. 

Another specific aspect of this recipe is that we don’t use normal salted peanuts. During the first attempt at cooking Kung Pao Chicken, all we had were honey roasted peanuts, so we decided to give it a shot! Now, anytime we make this recipe we use honey roasted peanuts as it adds a nice zest. Feel free to add normal salted peanuts to your meal though.

Homemade Kung Pao Chicken

A healthy kung pao chicken recipe, inspired by Chinese sauces and spices.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese

Servings 6

Calories 750 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 ponds boneless chicken breasts (chopped into cubes)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp red cooking wine
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped julienne style)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/3 cup honey roasted peanuts

Instructions

 

Sauce prep

• Combine water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red cooking wine, balsamic vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.

Cooking chicken

• In medium sized bowl, mix together chicken and cornstarch.
• Once chicken is evenly coated, add in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of red cooking wine.
• Heat olive oil in pan for 1 minute over medium heat.
• Add chicken to pan and toss to cook until crispy.
• Once chicken is crispy (roughly 5 minutes), add in bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, cooking for another 3 minutes.
• Pour in sauce from preparation and cook until the sauce thickens and is evenly coated around the chicken.
• Finally, stir in the sesame oil and peanuts, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with rice.

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Low FODMAP Shepherds Pie Recipe

Shepherds Pie is one of the most revisited recipes for us, as it’s so easy to make!

While the traditional shepherds pie recipe uses lamb or mutton, I like to stick with ground beef. You can use whatever you feel like, but I wasn’t a fan of chicken (yes I’ve tried it). 

Regardless of what meat you decide to use, a Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie, is a casserole or meat and vegetables layered with mashed potatoes. This wonderful concoction is then baked until the mashed potatoes are slightly browned. 

Homemade Shepherds Pie

An easy and quick Shepherds Pie that you can make on a budget!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 lbs Russet Potatoes
• 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef
• 1/2 can Corn
• 1/2 can Peas
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Basil
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 pack Shredded Cheese (your choice of type)
• 3/4 cup Low FODMAP Milk

Instructions

 

Potato Prep

• Skin and chop all potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
• Boil potato cubes in water until soft.
• Drain potatoes and put in mixing bowl.
• Mix in Milk, Butter, & Shredded Cheese (your preference for amount of cheese) while mashing the potatoes until all clumps are gone.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Beef Prep

• Stove top fry the ground beef until nearly brown.
• Drain fat and drippings from the pan.
• Mix in Worcestershire Sauce, Basil, Salt & Pepper.
• Continue cooking until fully browned and remove from heat.

Vegetables Prep

• Stove top cook peas and corn until soft.

Combining & Baking

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Layer meat and vegetables together in a baking pan or bowl. If you're using a bowl, you can make multiple layers.
• On top of the meat/veggie mix, lay an even layer of mashed potatoes.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until mashed potatoes are desired crispiness.

Keyword cottage pie recipe, homemade shepherds pie, shepherds pie recipe

Shepherd’s Pie Variants

This recipe has been around for a LONG time so there will undoubtedly be other recipes for this dish. I prefer the simple way I make it since that’s how my family always cooked it. 

That being said, some people add extra ingredients such as carrots or onions. Another great example of this recipe is from Simply Recipes where she adds beef broth! Definitely a nice addition, but I’m a lazy cook.

If you try this recipe or have another variant yourself, please leave a comment about it below and also check out our snack options!

Are Potatoes Low FODMAP?

This starchy and delicious ingredient has been tested to be low FODMAP and is safe to eat. I use potatoes in a lot of recipes, so it’d be tragic if they weren’t low FODMAP.

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Refrigerating Bananas

Who doesn’t like a ripe banana? That sweet taste and chewy texture make for an excellent snack or addition to a meal (especially pancakes).

Plus the health benefits you get from eating one, such as plenty of potassium and other vitamins!

But, the important question here is can you refrigerate bananas? 

Yes, you can refrigerate bananas to keep them fresher for longer. However, if the banana isn’t ripe yet, refrigeration will stop them from ripening and the peel will begin to turn dark. Alternatively, if you refrigerate them while they’re already browning, they will spoil faster. The best time to refrigerate them is when they’re ripe but not browning heavily.

How to Store Bananas

Are there alternatives to leaving bananas out on the counter or sticking them in the fridge?

While refrigerating a ripe banana might keep it edible for longer than leaving it in a bowl, there must be better options.

Thankfully there are, such as a container and tips to ensuring bananas last longer. 

Banana Storage Containers

There are numerous storage options to keep bananas fresh. Some are small containers only for one banana, but I recommend getting storage bags, especially if you’re an avid hiker like me. Having a fresh snack is a must on a long hike!

You don’t have to go all out, the 2-Pack Banana Bags below are perfect and don’t cost a lot.

A bag or small container is my recommendation to slow down the spoiling of your potassium filled treat. There are a few things you could do outside of purchasing a bag or container. 

Extra Tips for Keeping Bananas Fresh

In addition to having a storage container or putting them in the fridge, here are some easy methods to increase the life of bananas. 

Hang bananas from a “tree”

Hanging bananas from something in your kitchen can stop them from bruising on the bottom where they would usually rest on the counter. 

Keeping them away from other fruits

All fruit decays and can release gases to quicken the pace in which they ripen. 

Other options?

This post probably won’t be all inclusive of the methods to store bananas. If you have any suggestions or best practices, please leave them below in the comments!

Interest

Foods Beginning With The Letter E!

Curious to have an alphabet organization of foods in your pantry? Looks no further!

The following list of culinary treats are all foods that start with the letter E. From eggs to Eels, I put as many foods as I could find that meet the criteria.

Let’s get started!

E Foods!

1. Eggs

A common staple item on any shopping list, eggs are an important ingredient in most recipes. Eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even Easter, eggs are a protein packed snack for anytime. 

On top of the many occasions, they can be prepared by scrambling, frying, hard boiling, and many more!

2. English Muffin

An alternative to toast and other breakfast breads, English muffins are a common part of some morning routines. Different from American muffins as they use yeast instead of baking soda and offer a unique texture.

Toast them and lather them with jelly, honey, jam, or just butter! A English muffin is sure to make a simple breakfast better.

3. Edam

The lovers of cheese rejoice, because if you haven’t heard of Edam it’s a Dutch cheese that goes great with potatoes or bread! While it may be unheard of to some, most will remember it by it’s yellow color and wrapped in red paraffin wax when sold. 

The cheese also doesn’t spoil, it merely hardens over time. 

4. Eel

Eel might not be the first thing on most peoples grocery list, but it is still a food! The blood of an eel is poisonous however, so it should never be eaten raw! 

There are different kinds of eel and multiple ways it can be prepared. Personally, I don’t think I’ll be partaking in any.

5. Eggnog

A traditional holiday drink dating back hundred of years, Eggnog is a dairy treat! Prepared in a few different ways (including homemade options), eggnog is a heavy and rich drink that can leave you surprisingly full.

6. English Walnut

The English Walnut, once called the Persian Walnut, and sometimes confused with the Black Walnut, I know it’s confusing. Common to America, the English Walnut has thin and easy to crack shells, making them the preferred nut treat.

7. Espresso

Probably my favorite on this list, Espresso! Made by putting hot water through a finely ground compacted coffee. It’s a part of my morning ritual as well as many others because of the caffeine boost it provides. 

8. Evaporated Milk

Evaporated milk, unsurprisingly gets it’s name from when normal milk has roughly 60% of it’s water removed. This product is shelf stable and can be canned for longer term storage!

As a side note, to get it back to the consistency of normal milk, adding roughly 150% of water gets it close to it’s original state. 

9. Eclair

A simple oblong dough treat, layered with chocolate, and filled with cream! These treats are common and most people know their sweet delectable taste.

10. Earth Nut

An Earth Nut is any plant that produces an edible seed that grows underground (the name is fairly straightforward it seems). These may be peanuts, truffles, or other roots.

11. Emu Apple

Having no relation to an Emu at all, the Emu Apple comes from a tree in the form of golf ball sized fruits. They are edible when they fall off, but strangely “rippen” when left buried for a few days.

12. Egg Noodles

Like normal noodles, they are made by starting with flour and water, but eggs are added to enrich the dough they’re made with. 

There are other variations that may separate them from normal noodles, but the most common is simply adding eggs to the dough, hence the name. 

13. Edamame

An edamame is just a soybean still in it’s pod. The bean is usually served boiled with salt and not much else. 

They’re a very healthy addition to your plate but have a high flavor degradation and should be eaten soon after acquiring. 

14. Erbazzone

A humble savory pie that consists of mixed greens enclosed in a thin flaky crust. Erbazzone is not the most common dish (at least in America), but is very simple and a normal summer dish in Italy.

15. Eggplant

More than a simple emoji, Eggplant is a common ingredient in several cuisines. While it’s most often used as a vegetable in recipes, by definition it’s a berry. 

Despite what people think of it’s health benefits, there aren’t many nutrients in an eggplant. It’s strong point is in it’s ability to absorb oils and flavors from food it’s cooked with. 

16. Emmenthaler

Most people won’t recognize this name, but it’s the actual term for what we call “Swiss Cheese”. Yup, that white delicious cheese with tiny holes in it is actually called Emmenthaler. 

A recognizable taste and smell, Emmenthaler is a common cheese used with breads and wines.

17. Endive

A small leafy vegetable with a slight bitter taste. The endive is not a common side dish or additive, but is edible!

18. Escarole

Another leafy vegetable from the same family as the Endive. It too has a bitter flavor and is common in Italian dishes.

19. Eggo Waffles

Eggo’s might not be the healthiest food on this list, they are still one of my favorites! 

My childhood is filled with the mornings or toasted Eggo’s and yelling at my brother to “Leggo my Eggo”! 

20. Elderberries

A medicinal plant commonly used to treat infections used by Native Americans and even Egyptians thousands of years ago. Today, it’s mostly used as a supplement.

21. Empanadas

Probably my second favorite item on this list, an Empanada is a baked or fried pastry filled with cheese, ham, beef, or other assorted fillings. 

Common in Southern European countries, Latin America, and the Philippines, I seek them out anytime we’re traveling there.

22. Egg Roll

Even if you didn’t grow up in an Asian household, you’ve more than likely ordered from an Asian restaurant and tried one of these. A wheat flour skin fried in hot oil, surrounding shredded cabbage, pork, and other fillings, the Egg Roll is a common appetizer to American Chinese Restaurants. 

23. Egg Salad

Usually a mix of eggs, mustard, onions, mayonnaise, or other ingredients. Egg Salad is a common dish to have as a side or for sandwiches and has an acquired taste for some.

24. Enchiladas

Originating in Mexico, the Enchilada is a corn tortilla rolled and filled with various vegetables, meats, and cheeses. 

There are loads of different Enchilada recipes, the same way there are numerous taco recipes. 

25. Escargot

My description of Escargot starts with a solid “Yuck”! But, there are people who have different taste buds than mine and seem to like this edible land snail.

Yes, Escargot is a land snail and served widely in Europe as a hors d’oeuvre.

What other foods are there?

Obviously this list isn’t all inclusive.

So, what are some other foods that start with “E”?

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This recipe comes straight from Linn and is very quick when running low on time.

Numerous days this one has come in handy when we don’t have an entire hour or more to cook. Plus, this simple burrito recipe is great for food prepping!

Whatever we make tends to last us around three days in meals (even though the sour cream doesn’t).

Making the Burrito

I may have overestimated the time it takes to prep this, but we usually take our time cooking. 

To start, simply trim all of the chicken breast of excess fat and cut into one inch pieces. Then sprinkle in 1 tsp of oregano, chili powered, and cumin. Finally, some salt and pepper to taste. 

These ingredients will add some zest but not too much. Also, make sure the chicken is tossed or stirred to ensure an even coating.

Finally, pan fry the chicken and prepare some tortillas to wrap them in!

If you struggle to wrap burritos like I used to, here’s a helpful video to teach!

Simple Chicken Burrito

An easy to make burrito recipe that's great for meal prepping!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 8

Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Chicken Breast
• 1 Pack Flour Tortillas
• 1 Tsp Oregano
• 1 Tsp Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp Cumin
• Black Pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• Sour Cream (when putting together)
• Shredded Cheese (your choice) (when putting together)

Instructions

 

• Trim chicken breast of fat and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Mix oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper with chicken and thoroughly coat .
• Pan fry the chicken until fully cooked.
• Assemble burritos with sour cream, chicken, and shredded cheese. Fold to desired size.

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Camping Crockpot Recipes

If you’re camping in an RV or have access to a power source, then slow cooker meals should be the first choice.

Who doesn’t like being able to put all your food into a pot, press a button, and a few hours later dinner is served?

There are tons of options for crockpot recipes, but I wanted to find a few recipes that weren’t too intensive as it’s meant to be for camping.

So, let’s get to these crockpot concoctions!

Slow Cooker Campfire Potatoes

I LOVE potatoes! Such an amazing food filled with so many nutrients, nutrients you’ll need on a camping day full of hiking and adventure.

This particular recipe also calls for cheese and one of my favorite flavorings, Worcestershire sauce. It’s definitely a tasty treat that will be loved during a camping trip.

Beanies and Weenies

This isn’t the usual beanies and weenies in a can (although I do love those when camping).

These are a very simple bean mixture with hotdogs. It doesn’t get any easier, but it’s still delicious.

Crockpot Meatloaf

This crockpot meatloaf is a bit more involved than the previous recipes.

I wanted to add at least one (or two) slow cooker recipes that required a bit more effort but were not as quite as effort-filled as beef consommé. Just in case you have the time and want a really delicious meal.

This will also require a few more ingredients, so be prepared to have a sizeable cooler ready.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

This isn’t a gigantic thanksgiving ham as it’s for a slow cooker.

But it’ll still take a decent time to cook through even if it’s a smaller ham. So, make sure you start the ham early!

Crockpot Ravioli Casserole

A simple four-ingredient recipe that makes for a great end to a camping day.

Like most ravioli meals, it’s also incredibly filling!

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This goes under the “slightly more involved” recipe list.

But like most things that take more effort, the reward is far better.

Loaded with bacon, cheese, onions, and more, this soup is the definition of a filling meal.

Crockpot Chili Recipe

Chili is a perfect meal for me any day, but this is perfect for any chilly (pun pun pun) camping days.

The best part is that chili can be eaten alone or as a topping/side dish to go with hotdogs or other foods.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese

Probably the most involved recipe, it’ll help to have an RV with the appropriate setup.

It’s also not a “throw everything in and turn it on” kind of thing, but a more delicate process of preparing the ingredients. Despite the effort, the taste will be absolutely worth it!

Crockpot Ribs

A camping dish just isn’t complete without a meaty delight in my opinion and there’s no better than some spare ribs!

Also, I’m not just recommending this recipe because it uses Dr Pepper. But because of how simple it is to prepare and make.

Any more?

Tell me what you think! Were these recipes helpful? Have you tried better or do you have alterations you recommend?

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You don’t always need a full meal, sometimes a nice (not always healthy) snack is perfect.

That’s why I went searching for some easy to make but delicious snacks!

The list is short but hopefully one of them satisfies.

Portable Pizza Sticks

The first one on the list is fairly well known homemade snack from I Wash You Dry.

They offer a very simple and easy to make recipe for pizza sticks that takes under 30 minutes to make and can last a while if you make enough.

Portable Pizza Rolls Recipe

An easy and cheap recipe to make handy pizza roll snacks.

4 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Servings 10 sticks

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 Pillsbury pizza crust, tube
• 40 Pepperoni slices
• 10 Mozzarella cheese sticks
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 Tsp Dried parsley
• Marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Spread pizza dough out on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut into 10 equal size rectangles.
• Arrange 4 pepperoni slices on each rectangle and top with a mozzarella cheese stick.
• Roll up the rectangles, enclosing the cheese stick and pinching seams closed.
• Melt butter and add garlic powder and parsley. Brush on the pizza sticks.
• Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Keyword homemade pocket pizza rolls, portable pizza rolls recipe

Baked Almond Butter Banana

Next up is a unique taste on bananas! A healthy snack that is so sweet and tastes like fall.

It doesn’t take a lot of ingredients and is also quick to make.

Shout out to Cassy at Fed and Fit for this recipe!

Baked Almond Butter Banana

A delicious cinnamon treat that's low cost and low effort!

4 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 Medium-sized banana
• 1 Tbsp Almond butter
• 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375F.
• Using a butter knife, cut 1/2" deep down the length of the banana.
• With the back of a spoon, widen the cut to make room for the almond butter.
• Spoon the almond butter throughout the opening in the banana.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Wrap the banana in aluminum foil.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
• Unwrap and eat!

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Cinnamon Sugar Waffle Bites

Have a sweet tooth for waffles? I know, not a normal sentence when asking about waffles.

Regardless, Food Fanatic has an awesome and quick recipe for adding a twist on making waffles sweet and amazing!

Cinnamon Sugar Waffle Bites

A sweet cinnamon treat that reminds me of Belgian Waffles, but with a zest.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 7 1/2 Oz refrigerated flaky biscuit dough
• 2 Tbsp Butter (melted)
• 1/4 Cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat a waffle iron to medium. Place one refrigerated biscuit in the waffle iron and fill as many spaces as possible.
• Let the biscuit dough cook for about 3 minutes or until golden and waffle shaped.
• Brush both sides with melted butter.
• Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish and sprinkle all of the waffle.

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What are some other snacks?

Obviously this list is NOT all inclusive and we’re open to new recipes all the time. So, if you’ve tried these and want to leave an opinion, or have other snack ideas, please leave a comment below!