Dinner

What You Need to Know about How to Pick and Use Your Stove

Food tastes so good after a day of hiking, but first you need to cook it. Here's everything you need to know about picking a stove for your hiking adventures. By Sandra Saathoff.

Trail Pantry: How to turn your Picnic from Ghastly to Gastro

Food doesn't just supply us with energy on trail: it shapes our experience. All because it's prepared and eaten on trail doesn't mean it can't be enjoyable. We have tips for how to take your next on-trail picnic to the next level! By Joseph Gonzalez.

Prep Now, Eat Well Later

Jan 03, 2020

5 things to do this winter to help you enjoy a year of great trail food.

Cooking, Community and Camping: Recipes to Fuel Outdoor Adventures

Aug 13, 2019

A classically-trained chef shares his love of food, and recipes perfect for your next on-trail adventure.

Chicken Curry

Pre-packaged sauce mix makes this an excellent time-saving meal. Use your favorite type of meat (or tofu!) to personalize this dish.

Grand Canyon Burritos

You don't need to be in the southwest to enjoy this filling burrito recipe, just don't forget the hot sauce!

Chicken Pad Thai

The addition of fresh cilantro and bean sprouts bring an air of luxury to this backcountry pad thai.

Pea & Pesto Pasta

Bring along a handful of fresh greens to make this a vitamin-filled meal on your first night on the trail.

Citrus Lentil Salad

Packed with tasty herbs and protein-filled lentils, you might even be tempted to make this salad at home.

Book Review: Best Served Wild

Jan 23, 2018

We talked with Anna Brones, co-author of the new cookbook, "Best Served Wild", about food, fun and the outdoors.

Backcountry Soba

Try this recipe—which tastes more complicated than it is—to add a boost to your next winter trip.

Curried Salmon Pilaf

Backcountry meals don't get much fancier than a dish of wild salmon and fresh huckleberries.

Lemon Tuna Spaghetti

If you're growing tired of red sauce on noodles, go lighter with an infusion of lemon and olive.

Lentil Soft Tacos

A vegetarian's delight, these tacos are stuffed with high-protein lentils to fill you up after a long trek.

Pizza Biscuits

Ever dreamt of baking on trail? These low-hassle biscuits are a great starting point.

Chicken Stew & Dumplings

Warm up your winter camp with this tasty and filling soup recipe.

Crab Mac & Cheese

Macaroni is a go-to backcountry meal, this recipe keeps it on the luxurious side with the addition of crab and real cheddar cheese.

Harvest Rice

This recipe takes rice from a side dish to the main event. You'll get a hefty dose of protein from the addition of chicken and walnuts.

Curry Rice

Try this flavorful curry recipe. There’s plenty of room to make it your own!

Harvest Pasta

Simple yet delicious, this pasta trades the traditional red sauce for a well-seasoned olive oil mix.

Last-Minute Meat and Olive Pizza Pie

Make it to your campsite a little later than anticipated? Pre-cooked crust and ready-made sauce help whip this pizza up in a breeze.

Nettle Pesto Pasta

This pesto pasta takes a refreshing twist on the classic basil sauce by infusing some local Pacific Northwest bounty.

Blustery Day Double Potato Chowder

Nothing makes a chilly fall night better than a hearty bowl of warm chowder under the stars.

Blackberry Green Beans

This mix of savory and sweet leads to a unique backcountry meal. Be sure to schedule your hike around berry season to make the most of this dish.

Award-Winning Couscous

At the 2009 Outdoor Retailer trade show held in July in Salt Lake City, Allison Woods took part in a cookoff sponsored by Jetboil. And by “took part” we mean she totally won and got $500 to donate to her favorite nonprofit! (Even better, it was WTA!) Here is her award-winning recipe.

Pocket Holiday Dinner

Sure, the holidays are over. But nothing says comfort food like a big turkey dinner, especially in the middle of winter. While this recipe is more prep-heavy than typical backcountry meals, it’s a heck of a lot easier than cooking a whole holiday meal at home.

Backcountry Orzo

Thie semi-luxurious backcountry orzo can to be tailored to anoyone's preference. Choose whatever veggies or variety of hard cheese you want, sub out the salami with Field Roast, and toss in your favorite nut.

Vegetable Beef Stew

This stew will leave your stomach full and happy after a long trek. Add a side of potatoes or rice to really complete the meal.

Garden Veggie Couscous

A dish jam-packed with veggies and zero-clean up? What more could one want.

Spaghetti & Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

If you're looking for a way to kick your spaghetti game up a notch — it's all in the sour cream.