Sample Recipes

Here are a few sample recipes from A Fork in the Trail. I've also added another backcountry worthy recipe that isn't included among the numerous recipes in this comprehensive trail cookbook.


From A Fork in the Trail

Citrus Lentil Salad — from page 70

Blueberry Banana Energy Bars — from page 104

Peach Gingersnap Cake — from page 185

Many of the recipes in this backcountry cookbook were dehydrated using the
FD-75PR Snackmaster® Pro 700 Watt Food Dehydrator from Nesco.


A new recipe...

Roasted Tomato Dip

Some of the other trail-friendly recipes from the cookbook include...

Breakfasts : 33 recipes including Tropical Couscous, Canadian Maple Blueberry Granola, Banana Breakfast Bars, Harvest Oatmeal Bars, Chai Tea Pancakes, Egyptian Bean Breakfast and French Toast.

Lunches: 27 recipes including Jasmine Rice and Shrimp Salad, Chicken and Apple Slaw, Broccoli Carrot Slaw, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Roasted Eggplant Spread, Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip, Chicken, Broccoli and Yellow Pepper Wrap, Cream of Potato and Roast Garlic Soup and Lentil Soup.

Snacks: 20 recipes including Hazelnut Currant Energy Bars, Cherry Almond Bark, Teriyaki Jerky, Pumpkin Pie Leather and Honey Mustard Gorp.

Dinners: 37 recipes including Hungarian Goulash, Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits, Salmon Cakes, Chipotle Pork with Toasted Tortillas, Garlic Shrimp with Orange and Balsamic Sauce, Baja Chicken with Pinto Beans and Rice, Bean and Corn Tostada, Beef Stew and Dumplings, Minestrone, Couscous Primavera, Quinoa and Spinach Soup, Thai Pumpkin Soup and Vegetable Crisp.

Desserts and Baked Goods: 30 recipes including Blueberry-Orange Tea Cake, Mocha Moosey Mousse, Pear Berry Crumble, Blackberry Peach Cobbler, Nutty Monkey Fry Cookies, Black Forest Brownies, Cornbread and Herb and Olive Focaccia.

Beverages: 20 recipes including Mayan Hot Chocolate, Malted Mocha, Hot Butterscotch, Caramel Apple Chai, Backpacker's Power Breakfast, Infused Cider, Strawberry Lemonade and Wilderness Sun Tea. There are also a few recipes for those that are over 21.

For Children: 10 recipes including Yogurt Smoothie, Toasted Banana Wraps, Stuffed Pears and Apple Crisp Sandwich Cookies.

More Elaborate Meals: 26 recipes including Stuffed French Toast, Chicken Fajitas, Steak and Strawberries with Balsamic Reduction, Pasta with Artichoke Cream Sauce, Spinach Salad with Red Currant Vinaigrette, Cheese Tortellini Dinner Salad, Grilled Fruit Skewers, Raspberry S'mores and Pumpkin Pecan Bake.

Vegetarian Options: There is a good selection of vegetarian recipes for trail food in the book. Recipes are clearly marked as vegetarian and in some of the non-vegetarian offerings there are tips on how to modify the recipe. Some ideas for replacing the meat in recipes is included in a section on ingredient substitutions.

Miscellaneous: Recipes for egg replacers and other ingredients and even three different treats for your trail dog.

For more trail worthy recipes and Laurie Ann's blog please visit www.wildernesscooking.com.