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The best barbecues – tried and tested
Which is the best barbecue? We’ve tested lots and we now have a favourite for every budget. Plus ways to get the coals glowing faster and make barbecuing healthier. read more
Category: Camping food
All that fresh air gives you an appetite, so why settle for the same old quick camping food! Here’s where you’ll find easy recipes for camping, al fresco tips and some good-to-eat cheats for camping meals, barbecues and outdoor cooking.
Clever kitchen and cooking gadgets for camping
Cooking kit made specially for campers can be a bit utilitarian – and not always great quality. So, we’re always looking out for camp kitchen equipment that’s well-designed, multi-use and easy to pack. Here’s some of the best. read more
Fast and delicious gourmet camping recipes
Chargrilled tofu or steak with rice and lentil pilaff, a gooey chocolate pancake and a perfect camping breakfast-on-toast. Try our fast and simple camping recipes using either a Cadac Safari Chef or any decent camping stove. read more
Tasty cheats – super easy camping food
Although we love campsite cooking, there are times when we just want something fast and delicious. We’ve tested lots of readymeals and kits to find the ones that work. Shhhh, don’t tell! read more
Chargrilled Moroccan aubergine – on a Cadac or camping stove
Camping food needs to be quick and simple, but it can still have a gourmet touch. Try our recipe for a Moroccan-inspired chargrilled or barbecue meal that works with fish, chicken or aubergine steaks. Use a camping stove, a barbecue or the Cadac. read more
Testing the LotusGrill barbecue – our LotusGrill review
We’ve been promising to review the LotusGrill ever since we thoroughly road-tested the Cobb. So here we are. Did it prove to be smokeless? Did it really only take three minutes to get to cooking temperature? read more
One-pan English camping breakfast
Unless you have a big frying pan or plenty of hobs, cooking a camp breakfast is tricky. Here’s a way to get all the satisfaction of a fry-up without the hassle. read more
Have we found the answer? The Cadac campstove test
An instant barbecue that doubles as a camping gas cooker? How perfect that sounds. People seem to love the Cadac, so we’ve given it a try too. See what we thought. read more
Camping, walking and eating in the Lake District
The loveliest places to camp, eat and visit in the Lake District at any time of year. Share your tips and your favourite Cumbrian campsites, cafés and more. read more
Woodland wild foods with a Michelin touch
A day with wild food expert Chris Bax and world-class chef Stephen Bulmer…and James T. Kirk was there in spirit. Read about our foraging and cooking adventure. Don’t eat anything in this interesting and inedible handful, by the way! read more
Cobnut recipes…and amazing carrot bacon
What a find. Free nuts in the hedgerow! It looks like a bumper year for British cobnuts. We’ve created a couple of recipes to bring out their deliciousness. Try our (vegan) carrot bacon with them too! read more
Clever ideas for easy camp cooking
Clever tips and cooking equipment to make campsite meals easy and fun. From using less gas to carrying eggs; from keeping pans clean to unsalting the too-salty! read more
Debut dining with the Cobb oven
We’ve given this shiny, table-top, do-it-all cooker a test with a menu of star anise and orange trout and both veggie and turkey kebabs. read more
The whatever-you-like camping pancake
Call it an eggless omelette, a Mediterranean soca, a pancake with panache…here’s a quick, easy and ultra-adaptable recipe for camping breakfasts, lunches or dinners. read more
The call of the campfire
”We are the cooking apes, the creatures of the flame”. Matthew de Abaitua shares an extract from his book, his campfire cooking kit and his love of eating outdoors. read more
An al fresco curry camping feast
A delicious camping meal that’s fun to make, easy to adapt and even easier to eat. Four recipes in under an hour, all cooked on woodburning camping stoves. read more
How to bake a campsite cake
Here at Campfire Magazine, we always say you should be able to make great food with only two rings and a wobbly table (well, and a few tasty ingredients, of course!). Caravan-fan Amanda Regan tells us how she manages to bake cakes with basic equipment and a whole lot of love. read more
The Cobb vs the LotusGrill
We’ve come across some clever-looking barbecue innovations, but are they really any better than a basic barbecue? read more
The most delicious camping dessert ever…really!
Oh goodness. This is delicious…coconut pain perdu. It’s simple, and perfect for cooking on our Cadac Safari Chef or campstove with frying pan. read more
Meet the Horizon rocket stove
Rocket stoves are great for outdoor cooking and camping. They’re efficient, smokeless and sturdy. We like the look of the new Horizon and we’ve just given one away to a lucky subscriber! read more
