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Hash browns have a well-deserved reputation as a delicious breakfast treat, but this cheesy version is great for lunch or dinner too—and that’s before you add nuggets of ham or bacon and a few shakes of hot sauce into the mix! This recipe requires a little forethought—both the hash browns and dried onions benefit from…

Picante perks up almost any savory recipe—try it on eggs, beans, in soups and coupled with anything on a tortilla. This, our favorite picante recipe, can be made with a little tomato base and a well-stocked spice kit, but don’t shy away from adding your own favorites! NOLS Picante Sauce (makes about 1 cup) 1…

Oat scones taste delicious plain or with honey, peanut butter, wild berry jam, or cheese. They are also excellent with soups or casseroles and make good trail food. Oat Scones ½ cup butter 2 cups oatmeal 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder Pinch of salt (allows recipe to use less sweetener) ¼ cup honey or brown sugar…

Photo by Jordan Cranch Cheesy pasta is a staple for any expedition. This recipe for macaroni and cheese, made deluxe by the addition of butter and dried veggies, is hot and delicious and transitions well from the backcountry to your kitchen at home. Be sure to check out the recipe for NOLS Famous Fried Macs!…

Mac and cheese is a backcountry classic - use your favorite cheese and veggies for the perfect dinner

This recipe for cheesy breakfast bagels with sausage is easy to make and easy to adapt to your tastes.

Give these tasty no-bake cookies a whirl on your next backcountry trip (they also taste good at home...).

There's nothing better than a hot meal after a day out in the cold! Try this cheesy potato soup recipe from NOLS Cookery on your next outdoor trip.

What's a meal without dessert? Satisfy your sweet tooth and show off your backcountry cooking skills with this tasty fruit pie recipe from NOLS Cookery.

Master the art of baking cinnamon rolls on a camp stove with this tasty recipe.

To help students learn about backcountry cooking, we started collecting recipes and published the first cookery in 1974. The 7th edition comes out this year.

You know you've found the perfect adventure partner when you wake up to the smell of biscuits baking in the morning. Grow your cooking skills with this delicious biscuit recipe.

These no-bake snacks are an easy recipe to keep in your fridge so that, when it's time for your next adventure, you don't need to scramble for a snack.

Fill up for breakfast or dinner with this tasty camping recipe for potato pancakes.

Prepare this instant meal at home before hitting the trail, then just add boiling water when you’re ready to eat.

These tasty treats are easy to make and sure to be a crowd please, whether you're at home or in the backcountry!

Worried about cooking outdoors? Fear not! You don't have to be a master chef to make this tasty cornbread.

Chocolate and peanut butter—what's not to love? Here's a quick and tasty dessert to try on your next adventure.

Need coffee to function? Here are the seven best ways to make your favorite drink while you're out in the great outdoors.

This recipe for a classic noodle dish with peanut sauce is a treat at the end of a long day of adventuring!

6 Secret Ingredients to Try on Your Next Camping Trip

You can make your own low-cost & lightweight instant backpacking meals using items from your local grocery store.

Learn to plan a camping menu of delicious backcountry recipes for your next trip

This delicious pizza recipe works whether you're camping in your car or heading into the backcountry for a long expedition.