Basic Vinaigrette
Traditionally, a 1:3 ratio of acid to fat is used in a vinaigrette. Mustard can keep it from separating. Ingredients 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste…
Difficulty Levels Very Easy
Baloney Sandwich
This is a very basic recipe for a bologna (baloney) sandwich. See variations for different ways to prepare it. Ingredients 16 slices of bologna 1 oz brown prepared mustard 1 Kaiser bun, sliced in half Procedure On one slice of…
Apple with Mustard and Goat Cheese
Apple with Mustard and Goat Cheese is an eclectic yet easy-to-make appetizer. The unusual flavors and ingredient combinations makes this an excellent way to start a dinner party. Ingredients 2 Golden Delicious apples Yellow prepared mustard 1 oz crumbly, fresh…
Barbecue Sauce I
This is a simple barbecue sauce that works well for everyday meals, even with leftover meat and picky eaters. It is best served with soda and rice, and perhaps also steamed vegetables. The ideal meat to use would be thin…
Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) plain yogurt ½ cucumber, seeded and chopped very fine ¼ tsp dried mint, crumbled, or 1 tsp fresh, chopped Procedure Mix all the ingredients, and chill thoroughly to let the flavors develop.
Sourdough Starter (recipe)
This basic recipe for sourdough starter relies on wild yeast and bacteria that are naturally present in the air settling on the mixture. It works fastest in a kitchen where lots of bread baking has happened over the years. Depending…
Sour Cream Dip
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) sour cream ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, or 1 tbsp dried and crumbled dill 2 tbsp grated onion 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt Ground pepper Procedure…
S’mores
S’mores are a traditional American campfire treat, prepared over an open fire or even in your own home. Ingredients 4 marshmallows 4 graham crackers (4 x 2 in / 10 x 5 cm) 2 oz (55 g) chocolate bar Procedure…
Orange Sherbet Smoothie
Ingredients 2 large scoops of orange sherbet 1 large scoop of vanilla ice cream 6 ounces (170 g) Dr. Pepper (or equivalent) soda 1 large squeeze of chocolate syrup Dash of lime juice 1 pinch of salt (optional) Procedure Combine…
Mayonnaise (Vegan)
A recipe for a vegan mayonnaise substitute using tofu and olive oil. Ingredients 6 oz tofu (silky or soft preferred) 3 tablespoons olive oil Procedure Drain the tofu and blend in a food processor/blender until smooth. Add the oil slowly…
Bacon and Egg Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients 6 large tomatoes, washed Salt and pepper to taste 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; or 4 tablespoons bacon bits ¾ cups diced celery 6 hard boiled eggs ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley ¼ teaspoon salt…
Baked Potatoes
Potatoes are perfect for camping—they don’t take up space in the cooler, and cooked in foil they are easy to prepare. Ingredients 1 large baking potato Cooking oil Salt Butter or sour cream (optional) Procedure Cleaning and Preparation You must…