Camping Recipes to Make Before Your Trip

With the addition of yogurt, these blueberry-studded, orange-flavoured muffins turn out tender, moist and just heavenly.

These moist banana muffins are packed with walnuts, granola and coconut and topped with banana chips, more granola and coconut for some extra crunch.

Bring along a loaf of bread, a little garlic, thyme and butter and simply grill it over the fire. For added flavour, wrap your garlic in foil and toss it in the coals for delicious roasted garlic bread.

Whip up this quick Italian side for a fragrant and filling salad that will last for days in your cooler. Fresh oregano, thyme and basil meld perfectly with red-wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.

Full of red pepper, fragrant garlic, fresh cilantro and chickpeas makes this a protein-packed side that will leave you satisfied after a long day of outdoor adventure.

Loaded with flavour, this cold orzo salad is mayo-free, making it perfect for toting to the camp site. Brimming with fresh herbs, the flavourful marinade gets better as it sits, soaking into each toothsome morsel of orzo.

Bright red and green cabbage and mango come together for a sweet and spicy slaw that will stay super crunchy in your cooler all weekend long.

Prep the kabobs then seal them inside a ziplock bag filled with the marinade. Pop it in the freezer, then slip into your ice-filled cooler before your trip. By the time you’ve set up camp, the skewers should be thawed, yet still cool, and perfectly marinated.

What’s better than cooking a warm pot of beans by the fire? To save time, pre-cook your beans and simply warm them on the fire, for a quick and satisfying dinner on those chillier nights.

Pre-roast a selection of your favourite root veggies and pop them in the cooler. Hearty carrots, parsnips and beets will hold up for a few days chilled, so you can reheat and serve on toast for lunch or as a tasty veggie-filled dinner.

Start with pre-cooked turkey and make this dish a few days before you travel. Just pop it in a freezer bag and freeze flat. Store in your cooler, and it will keep other foods chilled and slowly thaw.

Mason jars are your best friend when camping. Fill a bunch of wide mouth masons with these scrumptious single-serving berry desserts, and you’ll have a tasty treat to enjoy right out of the cooler. Don’t forget the spoons!

Ina Garten’s spiced cinnamon oatmeal cookies are packed with sweet raisins and rich, nutty pecans that are sure to delight with each bite.

A versatile cookie that makes for the most satisfying snack any day of the week. Studded with Hickory Sticks, Coffee Crisp bites and maple fudge, it’s oh-so Canadian.