Monday, June 25, 2012

Campfire Cones

Sugar Cones (I buy the Gluten Free Cones from a special store)
Peanut Butter
Mini Marshmallows
Chocolate Chips
Bananas
Aluminum Foil  (to wrap them in)

Chop up the bananas and get some marshmallows and chocolate chips ready.  Spread some peanut butter on the inside of the cone, then put in the bananas, marshmallows and chocolate chips.  Wrap the whole cone in aluminum foil, then put in over the hot coals for 5-10 minutes or so, turning every so often.  Unwrap your cone, check to see that everything's ooey, gooey, and melted... then dig in and enjoy!

Camping Steak Marinade

1.5 pounds boneless top sirloin steak, about 1.5 inches thick
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp. steak sauce 2 tbsp. lime juice and packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tsp. sesame oil
1/4 Tsp. black pepper

Trim any excess fat from meat. Pierce meat in several places with fork.  Place steak in Ziploc bag.  Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour over steak in ziploc bag, and smoosh all around.  Toss into freezer until ready to take camping. 
To Grill:  Remove steak from marinade and grill over hot coals or gas grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.  Brush with leftover marinade while grilling.  When done, remove steak from heat and let 'rest' for a few minutes before slicing.

Marinated Chicken Kebab's

2 Tbsp. each sodium reduced soya sauce and brown sugar
1 Tbsp. each olive oil and grated lemon zest
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced ( I used red onion)
1-1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1 tsp. each cumin and ground coriander
4 chicken breast halves.

Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.  Cut chicken into kebab size pieces.  Place chicken pieces in a ziploc bag.  Pour marinade over chicken pieces.  Smush the marinade all over the chicken.  Place in freezer.  Now your meal is ready for your camping trip.

Chocolate Cobbler - Gluten Free

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup self rising flour
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup milk (use soy for dairy free)
3 Tablespoons melted butter (use Bestlife for dairy free)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix the above ingredients and spread into a greased 11×7 or 9×13 glass baking dish.

Top Mixture – Mix together and sprinkle evenly on the above mixture.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa

Pour 1 1/2 cup water gently over all. DO NOT MIX- just gently pour over all
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve hot, or cold.