Cooking while camping: chef's recipes to make over a wood fire

Going camping is a real boon for your desire for nature and simplicity!

However, going on a camping vacation also means anticipating certain questions. For example, do you know how to cook while camping? Do you have enough recipes for all your culinary inspirations?

If you want to cook while camping but don’t know where to start, your adventure begins here!

Les Places Dorées, your 5-star campsite in Saint-Jean-de-Monts , presents all its favorite recipes to make while camping!

Vegetable and marinated chicken skewers

Nothing says “camping cooking” like skewers grilled over a wood fire.

 

For this recipe, you will need chicken breast, peppers , onions , mushrooms , and zucchini .

 

Cut the chicken into cubes and marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Provence herbs.

 

Let sit for at least an hour. Then, thread the chicken cubes and vegetables onto skewers and grill over the wood fire until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

 

Serve with a fresh salad for a balanced and delicious meal.

 

→ Also read: Marinades for chicken: 10 delicious ideas

A fish in foil

This recipe is a tribute to our beautiful Vendée and its coastline . How to cook while camping in Vendée, not to mention making fish at least once? And it’s very simple, with this easy-to-make recipe.

 

Take a whole fish (like a sea bream or sea bass), season it with salt, pepper, lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil.

 

Add some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Wrap everything in a sheet of aluminum foil and place it on the coals for about 20 minutes.

 

The result ? A juicy and fragrant fish that goes perfectly with a glass of local white wine.

An express chili con carne

For a touch of exoticism , let’s try a chili con carne, easy to prepare even while camping.

 

In a large saucepan, brown onions and garlic, then add minced meat.

 

Once the meat is cooked, add crushed tomatoes, red beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and let it simmer.

 

Serve this comforting dish with rice or fresh bread. It is an ideal dish for sharing friendly moments around the fire.

Potatoes stuffed over a wood fire

A simple but always appreciated dish, stuffed potatoes are perfect for a camping dinner.

 

Choose large potatoes, cook them in the coals until they are tender.

 

Cut a hat, hollow them out slightly and garnish them with a mixture of grated cheese , previously grilled bacon , and spring onions.

 

Replace the cap and wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil. Place them back in the embers so that the cheese melts.

 

Serve with a green salad for a delicious and satisfying dinner.

Chocolate bananas for delicious cooking while camping

To finish in style, what could be better than a simple and delicious dessert? Because cooking while camping also means treating yourself to dessert !

 

Take bananas , split them (without going all the way), and slide squares of chocolate inside. Wrap the bananas in aluminum foil and place them on the coals for a few minutes.

 

Once the chocolate has melted, you obtain a melting and irresistible dessert, perfect for sharing sweet moments under the stars.

You can make all these recipes at the L’Abri des Pins campsite

 

At Les Places Dorées campsite, we know that the moments shared around a wood fire are among the most precious.

 

These easy and delicious recipes are our way of inviting you to create unforgettable memories.

 

Whether you are with family or friends, each meal becomes a culinary adventure , a moment of sharing and conviviality. Enjoy your meal and see you soon at Les Places Dorées campsite!

 

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