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Fresh Off the Grid

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 member

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  • Recipes

    Camping Meal: One Pot Taco Skillet

    6 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars

    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 time you go camping.

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    Backpacking Meal: Vegetarian Lentil Chili Recipe

    4 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    This dehydrated lentil chili combines red lentils and kidney beans, and is loaded with more than 20 grams of plant-based protein per serving.

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    Backpacking Meal: Coconut Curry Ramen Recipe

    13 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Creamy coconut milk, meaty shiitake mushrooms, and a medley of spices, this coconut curry ramen is a definite upgrade over the dollar store version.

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    Camping Meal: Pie Iron Pizza Pocket Recipe

    3 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Make your own personal pizza pocket in a pie iron, the nostalgic piece of campfire cooking equipment that brings back memories of family trips, summer camp, and fun outdoors.

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    Camping Dessert: Dutch Oven Apple Pie Recipe

    1 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Making an apple pie on a camping trip is borderline legendary. This Dutch oven apple pie recipe is your ticket to impressing your camp-mates this season.

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    Camp Recipe: Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate

    2 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Warm and toasty! That's exactly how you’ll feel when you make this Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate recipe.