Backcountry adventure and cuisine for aspiring hiker trash
Chicken Tagine
Easy Moroccan awesomeness for the backcountry This turned out to be the only new meal I made on my recent trip to Zion, and it might have been our favorite one. You’ll definitely want to play around with the quantities for some of the…
Creamy Pasta And Shells
Creamier than it looks On my last hike, despite being in part of the NOBO thru-hiker bubble on the AT, I somehow found myself the only person at the Thunder Hill Shelter one evening. There was a picnic table there under an old spruce…
Lebanese Beef Stew
Something a little different to pair with your rice This dish is known as Bazella Riz Lahme in its homeland. I’m partial to cuisine from North Africa and the Fertile Crescent, so this one was a natural for my “cookbook,” which is in reality…
Greek Spaghetti
This isn’t plain ol’ spaghetti. I made this meal at the Bryant Ridge Shelter on my recent AT section hike. There were at least 15 thru-hikers at the shelter that particular night, and it’s safe to say that the majority of them were seriously…
Sloppy Joe Noodles
A different “twist” on pasta I made this meal on the 4th night of my recent section hike (first night out of Daleville) and it was one of my favorites during the trip. I used my 0.9L Evernew pot to make it, and the…
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
A simple and flexible meal that even a thru-hiker can enjoy Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes are a staple in the diet of the average thru-hiker, and this recipe is a way to take them to another level. You can use any combination of the…
Youvetsi
A Greek beef and orzo stew This meal was a smash hit on my recent section hike, both with myself and with a couple thru-hikers. Now, one of these friends was admittedly hungry enough to eat a possum (if properly prepared), but he still…
Chicken Tikka Masala
A super easy version of the old Anglo-Indian favorite Chicken tikka masala is one of the most popular meals in the UK. In fact, some argue that it originated there. There are tons of variations too; per Wikipedia, a survey of 48 recipes found…
Somali Spaghetti
An unusual and delicious take on an old favorite This meal was a huge hit on the first night of my recent Virginia section hike. Well, I was alone that night, but it WAS a huge hit with my stomach! I’m not normally super…
Red Lentil Vadouvan Curry Stew
This one smelled so good it pulled in a yogi off the trail from a quarter mile away Vadouvan isn’t your typical curry powder. It’s a French version of the usual masala curry powder that emphasizes shallots, garlic, onion, fenugreek and often curry leaves,…
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