FRESH OFF THE GRID is a culinary resource for the outdoor community. Written by Megan McDuffie and Michael van Vliet, Fresh Off the Grid offers camp cooking recipes and how-to guides to help you enjoy good food in the great outdoors. REI members since 2011 (Megan) and 2015 (Michael).
The fastest and easiest way to make Denver omelets for a group is to ditch the omelet all together and turn it into a scramble.
A classic Denver omelet conta...
This quick and easy taco skillet is a true one-pot wonder. Just be sure you pack your cast iron skillet and you can be having a taco party in the woods the next...
This vegan tofu scramble is a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast. It pairs turmeric seasoned tofu with a savory potato, mushroom, spinach hash.
To...
Serious thru-hikers know lunch on the trail isn’t exactly a full-blown meal. More like a momentary pause to eat something before moving on. In many ways, it’s s...
These Greek-inspired chicken skewers with Tzatziki sauce are the perfect way to kick off the start of grilling season.
Whether you’re grilling in the backyar...
This bright and fresh one pot pasta combines savory bacon, zesty pesto, and crunchy pine nuts. It’s a wonderful way to get into the spirit of springtime.
As ...
Making an apple pie from scratch is impressive, but making one on a camping trip is borderline legendary. If you want to really impress your camping mates this ...
A perfect grab-and-go treat, these French toast sticks are a great kid-friendly breakfast idea to try out on your next family camping trip.
If you have activ...
Foil packet meals are one of the easiest ways to make dinner over a campfire and have been delighting hungry campers for years. Simply wrap a bunch of delicious...
Start your day with something sweet with this backpacking-friendly Coconut Chocolate Granola.
This vegetarian breakfast is loaded with nearly 500 calories pe...
Picture this scene: The sun is starting to set and you’re hanging out around the campfire. You casually chop up some vegetables, set your Dutch oven over the co...
It isn’t too difficult to make your own vegetarian backpacking meals, but incorporating enough protein into them can be a challenge.
Protein is a critical ma...
