Question:
What are the essential things to bring in a camp?
Me and my daughter plans to camp next weekend and I have no idea what to pack for the two of us except canned goods and flashlights and mosquito repellent.Help!! I don't even know how to navigate North from South from East and WestHelp!!
Answer:
food shelter clothingFirst aid, Kitchen needs depending on your planned menu( simple) coolers, ice, utensils, soap, can opener, pot hol;ders towelsmatches, light,fuel,pots dishes cups aluminum foil comes in handy for a gazillion thingslet someone know whre you will be, route, etccheck in/outhave a blast!
How about a lasagna - use a 13x9 inch (or larger) panPasta sauce can be made ahead and frozenChili, beef stew, corn chowder.sorry I'm from the east - it's getting cooler up here.
I do freezer cooking a lot: most Italian pasta dishes freeze beautifully (lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed manicotti)Many casseroles are a good bet also, but steer clear of freezing rice-it tends to get gummyChili is awesome frozen, as is beef stewBurritos freeze nicelyFor inspiration, just take a stroll down the freezer aisle at your grocery store-if they can freeze it, likely so can you! Good luck, and get a nice comfortable pair of shoes for cooking day (I just got some Crocs clogs, and they are great).
My favorite things to freeze are: meat ballsI make a double batch and then freezer bag the portiions for 4 abt 20-24 balls per bagThen it's a breeze to make: sweet and sour meatballs with rice, or swedish meatballs and noodles, spaghetti and meatballs, or meatballs and green bean casseroleMeatloaf freezes wellBeef stew, Soups.Chili, Cut up chicken after cooking and freeze enough per baggie for things like, chicken lasagna, chicken pizza, chicken enchilades, creamed chicken with peas over mashed potatoes or toastChicken and riceLots of things to do My problem with making full meals ahead, except those I just mentioned, has been that they just don't taste as good, separate, are more runny than I likeThat is why I like to do the 'main' part of the meal and bag and freezeIt's easy to do instant mashed potatoes, or rice or whatever (baked potatoes) when you get home if the chicken or meat part is already done.
Chili, vegetable soup, pizza(cook the crust, add the toppings and freeze until you are ready to cook it) lasagna, chicken casserole, Goulash, Hamburger hash, almost any type of casserole, spaghetti, As long as there isn't milk or another type of ingredient that will separate, you should be able to make it ahead of time and freeze itYou can thaw it out in the fridge before cooking or put in the oven frozenIt will take longer if you do it this wayI do a lot of different things this wayI will buy meats and chicken when it is on sale, make up a variety of things then freeze themIt really helps make dinner time a lot easier, especially with a 4 1/2 year old and 10 month oldAlso, I spend Sunday cooking and packing lunchesI will make 3 or 4 different veggies, a couple of main dishes, cut up some fruit and then put in all in Tupperware containersPop it on the stove or in the microwave to reheat and a great dinner in a portion of the timeIt also makes it easy to grab something for lunch on your way out the door in the morningIf you would like a few of my recipes, send me an e-mail and I will share with youThere is also a cookbook that has some great meals in it that you can freezeI am not sure of the name, but I have seen it at Border's.
food shelter clothingFirst aid, Kitchen needs depending on your planned menu( simple) coolers, ice, utensils, soap, can opener, pot hol;ders towelsmatches, light,fuel,pots dishes cups aluminum foil comes in handy for a gazillion thingslet someone know whre you will be, route, etccheck in/outhave a blast!
How about a lasagna - use a 13x9 inch (or larger) panPasta sauce can be made ahead and frozenChili, beef stew, corn chowder.sorry I'm from the east - it's getting cooler up here.
I do freezer cooking a lot: most Italian pasta dishes freeze beautifully (lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed manicotti)Many casseroles are a good bet also, but steer clear of freezing rice-it tends to get gummyChili is awesome frozen, as is beef stewBurritos freeze nicelyFor inspiration, just take a stroll down the freezer aisle at your grocery store-if they can freeze it, likely so can you! Good luck, and get a nice comfortable pair of shoes for cooking day (I just got some Crocs clogs, and they are great).
My favorite things to freeze are: meat ballsI make a double batch and then freezer bag the portiions for 4 abt 20-24 balls per bagThen it's a breeze to make: sweet and sour meatballs with rice, or swedish meatballs and noodles, spaghetti and meatballs, or meatballs and green bean casseroleMeatloaf freezes wellBeef stew, Soups.Chili, Cut up chicken after cooking and freeze enough per baggie for things like, chicken lasagna, chicken pizza, chicken enchilades, creamed chicken with peas over mashed potatoes or toastChicken and riceLots of things to do My problem with making full meals ahead, except those I just mentioned, has been that they just don't taste as good, separate, are more runny than I likeThat is why I like to do the 'main' part of the meal and bag and freezeIt's easy to do instant mashed potatoes, or rice or whatever (baked potatoes) when you get home if the chicken or meat part is already done.
Chili, vegetable soup, pizza(cook the crust, add the toppings and freeze until you are ready to cook it) lasagna, chicken casserole, Goulash, Hamburger hash, almost any type of casserole, spaghetti, As long as there isn't milk or another type of ingredient that will separate, you should be able to make it ahead of time and freeze itYou can thaw it out in the fridge before cooking or put in the oven frozenIt will take longer if you do it this wayI do a lot of different things this wayI will buy meats and chicken when it is on sale, make up a variety of things then freeze themIt really helps make dinner time a lot easier, especially with a 4 1/2 year old and 10 month oldAlso, I spend Sunday cooking and packing lunchesI will make 3 or 4 different veggies, a couple of main dishes, cut up some fruit and then put in all in Tupperware containersPop it on the stove or in the microwave to reheat and a great dinner in a portion of the timeIt also makes it easy to grab something for lunch on your way out the door in the morningIf you would like a few of my recipes, send me an e-mail and I will share with youThere is also a cookbook that has some great meals in it that you can freezeI am not sure of the name, but I have seen it at Border's.
