12 Easy Campfire Recipes for Your Next Camping Trip

12 Easy Campfire Recipes for Your Next Camping Trip

Campfire cooking is a fun and rewarding part of any camping trip. It’s all about sharing tasty meals with your loved ones while gathered around a crackling fire, making unforgettable memories. You don’t have to be a master chef to create some mouth-watering dishes in the great Australian bush, even with noisy and cheeky kookaburras…

Pan-Fried Fish – a fast recipe for camping

Pan-Fried Fish – a fast recipe for camping

It was a day full of surprises. We were about to leave Port Douglas and continue our Cape York trip. We did not know that in the evening we will have pan-fried fish for dinner. We decided to go for our last walk to 4 Mile Beach. On the way back, we saw a couple…

Camping Meat Patties – popular polish recipe

Camping Meat Patties – popular polish recipe

Camping meat patties known as ‘mielone’ are very popular in Poland as they are very simple to prepare and they taste great. We often fry them on our camping trips. The secret of this recipe is a mix of two types of meat. Because of it – patties are soft and juicy. You can use…

Campfire Pizza – with pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese?

Campfire Pizza – with pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese?

Who doesn’t love campfire pizza? We eat it once a week while we’re at home. But where can you get pizza in the middle of nowhere? During our trip to Cape York, we had the opportunity to free camp at The Bend near Coen. The campsite is spread out alongside a shallow creek, and this…

Perfect Pan-Fried Campfire Steak

Perfect Pan-Fried Campfire Steak

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a delicious, juicy steak cooked over an open campfire. Cooking the perfect steak outdoors can be challenging, but with the right technique and a few tips and tricks, it’s possible to create a mouthwatering meal that will leave you and your fellow campers wanting more. In this article, we’ll explore…

Dutch Oven Roasted Pork – enjoy the time around the fire

Dutch Oven Roasted Pork – enjoy the time around the fire

Dutch oven roasted pork is a great camping meal that requires a bit more time to cook than our usual meals, but it’s well worth the effort. Start with a nice, boneless pork ham and prepare it in your Dutch oven or camping pot. Pair it with your favorite vegetables like potatoes, celery, onion, or…

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry – fast camping recipe

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry – fast camping recipe

Sweet and sour chicken stir fry is a perfect meal to satisfy your cravings for something delicious and fulfilling while camping. With a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that can be prepared in just 40 minutes. We made it at  Weipa Caravan Park while we were on the way to…

Winter vegetable camping soup – cook before you hit the road

Winter vegetable camping soup – cook before you hit the road

Camping soups or stews can be a convenient option for travelers who don’t want to spend time preparing dinner after reaching their destination. To save time, these soups can be prepared in the morning before packing up your equipment and hitting the road. Simply prepare your meat and vegetables, cook for 15 minutes, and then…

Dutch Oven Goulash – perfect with dumplings

Dutch Oven Goulash – perfect with dumplings

We were lucky enough to cook up a delightful Dutch Oven Goulash in a picturesque location – Bramwell Station, Cape York. Goulash, with its roots in Hungarian cuisine, is a versatile, everything-goes-in meal that’s ideal for camping adventures. It’s a simple yet delicious way to make use of whatever you have on hand in your…

Thermal Pot Barbeque Chicken – perfect for busy camping day

Thermal Pot Barbeque Chicken – perfect for busy camping day

While on a camping trip, we often have to drive long distances to reach our destinations within a few days, sometimes spending 5-6 hours driving each day. To avoid relying on unhealthy fast food, we prepare meals like barbeque chicken in a thermal pot before we hit the road in the morning. This allows us…