Why Fall Is the Best Time to Own a Hot Tub in Southern California
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Camping is the ultimate family-bonding experience, and adventurous kids of all ages love sleeping under the stars. Whether you are tent camping, traveling a bit more luxuriously in an RV, spending a few days in a rustic cabin, or even camping in your own backyard, we are here to help with some easy meal ideas. While camping allows you to leave behind the stress of the city, there is no reason to leave behind delicious EGG-cooked meals.
Camping Recipes
All of these recipes use just a few quick-cooking ingredients – many of which can be prepped ahead of time at home – so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors.
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Camping Meal Equipment
The best camping meals require just a few cooking tools. One-pot meals mean fewer dishes to wash at the end of the meal, so you’ll have more time to spend by the campfire.
Dutch Oven
Grilling Planks
Cast Iron Skillet
The Ultimate Portable EGG
The Big Green Egg MiniMax is the perfect traveling companion for camping, tailgating or even picnics in the park. EGGcessories designed specifically for the MiniMax EGG make cooking outdoors easier.
The removable Acacia EGG Mates provide prep space, and conveniently hold seasonings, condiments and grilling utensils.
The Portable Nest raises the MiniMax to a comfortable cooking height, and folds flat for easy transporting and storage.
Cast iron planchas and skillets fit perfectly on the MiniMax, work great for one-pot meals and are super easy to clean.
Camping Checklist
Heading to the great outdoors is a fun way to unwind, relax and get closer to nature. The key to a great camping trip is having everything you need when you arrive at your site, so use our handy camping meal checklist to arrive prepared.
