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30 Minute Meals

We know you don’t go camping to spend all your time in front of the stove. We have 130+ recipes that take 30 minutes or less to cook. Keep scrolling to see our readers’ favorites and all our latest recipes!

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Sloppy joes on a board, ready to serve.

Sloppy Joes

Megan holding a bowl of chili mac

One Pot Chili Mac

French Toast Sticks fanned out on a blue plate with a small bowl of syrup.

French Toast Sticks

Close up of shrimp, corn on the cob, and sausage cooked in a foil packet

Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Pulled pork sliders.

Pulled Pork Sliders

Vanilla ice cream in a bag.

Ice Cream in a Bag

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Pumpkin french toast on a plate

Pumpkin French Toast

A stack of apple pancakes on a plate, topped with chopped apples.

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Pumpkin butter in a glass jar.

Pumpkin Butter

A pot filled with freshly cooked corn on the cob, with yellow and white kernels visible, and a pair of tongs with red tips lifting one cob out of the pot against a yellow background.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Two glasses of smoked old fashioned cocktails sit on a rustic wooden table with ice cubes, orange peels, cherries, and thin wisps of smoke rising from the drinks.

Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail

A top view of a mason jar full of hot cocoa mix with a ¼ cup measure scooping the mix out for homemade hot cocoa.

Hot Cocoa Mix

Sloppy joes on a board, ready to serve.

Sloppy Joes

Vanilla ice cream in a bag.

Ice Cream in a Bag

Popcorn in a blue bowl

Campfire Popcorn

Campfire banana splits topped with whipped cream in a serving dish

Campfire Banana Splits

Two sweet potato fritters on a silver plate

Sweet Potato Fritters

Dutch Baby pancake with powdered sugar and berries

Dutch Baby

A stack of chocolate chip pancakes with strawberries on top

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Corn salad with avocado, tomatoes, and cucumber

Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled zucchini in a white enamel dish

Grilled Zucchini (2 Ways!)

Grilled potatoes in a baking dish garnished with rosemary

Grilled Potatoes in Foil

Foil packet french toast on a campfire grill

Foil Packet French Toast

Grilled corn on the cob stacked on a blue plate.

Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled asparagus on a plate.

Grilled Asparagus in Foil

Michael holding a foil packet of nachos over his lap

Foil Packet Grilled Nachos

Megan holding Kielbasa foil packet on a blue plate

Kielbasa & Potato Foil Packets

Megan holding pasta e ceci in an insulated container.

Pasta e Ceci

Two mugs of hot toddy clinking for a cheers

How to Make a Hot Toddy

Two forks dipping strawberries into a bowl of chocolate fondue

Chocolate Fondue

Grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on a blue plate

Apple & Brie Grilled Cheese with Baby Greens

Shredded brussels sprouts in a yellow dish with red tongs

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Turkey meatballs on a white enamel platter

Turkey Meatballs with Stuffing & Cranberries

Overhead view of Megan holding a bowl of tortellini soup

Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Vegan Paella in a skillet on a wooden table top

Vegan Paella

A BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich on a camping plate

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

Michael holding a plate stacked with pancakes

Blueberry Banana Pancakes

Two plates filled with panzanella salad next to a serving dish

Fall Panzanella Salad

Sweet potato and chorizo hash with an egg on a plate.

Chorizo and Sweet Potato Hash

A sandwich filled with beans and cheese cut diagonally in half, resting on a open pie iron

Pie Iron Baked Bean & Cheese Toasties

Side view of two sausage and egg sandwiches with runny yolks.

Apple Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches

Sliced quesadillas stacked on an orange cutting board.

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Three shrimp tacos on a silver plate with sliced limes and a small bowl of guacamole on the side.

Cajun Blackened Shrimp Tacos

A stack of pancakes on a blue plate, topped with slices of bananas and walnuts.

Banana Bread Pancakes

A blue bowl filled with Thai green curry on a wooden camping table

Thai Green Curry with Crispy Tofu

Michael holding a plate of stuffed french toast topped with strawberries

Stuffed French Toast

Megan holding a bowl of panzanella bread salad

Panzanella Salad with Tomatoes and Peaches

A bowl of white chili on a camp table

White Bean Chili

A Dutch oven filled with steamed clams on a table

Campfire Steamed Clams

Three slices of French toast on a blue plate

Banana Coconut French Toast

Vegetable stew in a blue and white bowl with grilled bread on the side

Dutch Oven Vegetable Stew

Megan holding a bowl of chili mac

One Pot Chili Mac

Beef stroganoff with noodles in a cast iron skillet

One Pot Beef Stroganoff

Megan holding a handful of homemade granola

Maple Glazed Trail Mix

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles on a plate

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Sriracha trail mix on a wooden surface

Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Trail Mix

French Toast Sticks fanned out on a blue plate with a small bowl of syrup.

French Toast Sticks

Honey glazed salmon, rice, and vegetables on a blue camping plate.

Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Close up of shrimp, corn on the cob, and sausage cooked in a foil packet

Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

A blue enamel mug next to a bottle of whiskey

Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider

Chicken on a bed of couscous in a cast iron skillet on a camp table

Moroccan Spiced Chicken over Couscous

A sweet potato black bean burger stacked between two buns, avocado, and spicy mayo on a plate with a natural backdrop.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Overhead view of apple and sweet potato hash with two fried eggs in a cast iron skillet over a campfire.

Apple Sweet Potato Hash

Beer brats simmering in beer and sauerkraut in a cast iron skillet

Grilled Beer Brats

Overhead horizontal photo of a tofu scramble with spinach on a silver camping plate.

Turmeric Tofu Scramble

Overhead shot of pesto pasta in a cast iron skillet on a camping stove topped with cheese and pine nuts.

One Pot Pesto Pasta with Bacon

A man placing a bun on top of a grilled burger stacked with onions, tomatoes, and lettuce

Grilled Everything Burgers

Two grilled peaches topped with yogurt in a blue bowl

Grilled Peaches with Honey Yogurt & Mint

Grilled tomatoes and slices of cheese on a baguette

Grilled Caprese Sandwich

Coconut chocolate granola dotted with raspberries in a green bowl

Coconut Chocolate Granola

Man holding a green backpacking bowl full of apricot ginger oatmeal

Apricot Ginger Oatmeal

Two plates of coconut chickpea curry over rice on a camping table.

Easy Chickpea Curry

Nachos with steak and beer-cheese sauce in a cast iron skillet. Bag of kettle chips and can of beer in frame.

Steak & Blue Cheese Cast Iron Skillet Nachos

Megan holding a plate with grilled cheese and chips. She is holding one of the sandwiches.

Apple & Bacon Grilled Cheese

Pumpkin mac and cheese in a skillet

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Grilled buffalo wings on a plate with potato chips

Grilled Buffalo Wings with Honey Blue Cheese Sauce

Eggs, salsa, and avocado on top of tortillas on blue camping plates.

Huevos Rancheros Verdes

Three blue plates with hotdogs in buns and various toppings

How to Grill Hot Dogs while Camping + 7 Gourmet Topping Ideas!

Dark and stormy in a clear glass. A bottle of rum and can of ginger beer are in frame.

3 Camping Cocktails Perfect for Summer

A burger topped with green peppers and onions on a blue plate and camping scene in the background

Cheesesteak-Style Smashburgers

Dipping a chip into a skillet of queso fundido on a campfire.

3 Campfire Inspired Dips

Hand holding a pita chip with Spanish White Bean Dip in a cast iron skillet

Tomato + Butter Bean Dip

Breakfast sandwich with avocado, egg, and bacon on a blue camping plate placed on a log

Avocado Toast Breakfast Sandwich

Two bowls of Pad thai and a wedge of lime next to a skillet on a wooden surface

Chicken Pad Thai

Negroni cocktail in a mason jar on a table in front of a campfire.

Make Ahead Negroni Cocktail

Mac and cheese in a Dutch oven on a picnic table

Dutch Oven Mac & Cheese

Pasta primavera in a cast iron skillet on a camping stove.

One Pot Pasta Primavera

Holding a bowl of breakfast quinoa porridge with apples.

Apple Pie Quinoa Porridge

A mug of masala chai on a snowy surface

Spicy + Creamy Masala Chai

3 Winter Cocktails in mugs

3 Cozy Winter Cocktails to Keep You Warm this Season

Pumpkin pancakes stacked on a plate. A coffee cup and a bottle of maple syrup are in the background.

Pumpkin Pancakes

A bowl of noodle salad topped with grilled meat and vegetables, accompanied by a fork and condiment packets on a wooden table.

15 Minute Stir-Fry

Summer rolls on a plate next to a bowl of almond butter satay sauce

Summer Rolls with Almond Butter Satay

Cornbread in a Dutch oven with a slice taken out

Dutch Oven Cornbread with Green Chiles

A glass of plum prosecco spritz with a sprig of rosemary

Plum + Rosemary Prosecco Spritz

Caprese salad with grilled peaches on a plate

Grilled Peach Caprese Salad

Apple crisp with whipped cream in a blue bowl

Quick & Easy Campfire Apple Crisp

A person eating a healthy broccoli and pasta salad from a green bowl with a fork, outdoors.

One Pot Lemon Broccoli Pasta

A plate of appetizing grilled chicken tacos garnished with fresh cilantro, paired with a side of crispy potato chips, served on a rustic wooden surface.

Campfire Grilled Fish Tacos

A piece of French toast in a cast iron skillet

How to Make Perfect French Toast While Camping

A hand dipping a tortilla chip into a colorful bowl of fresh salsa.

Fire Roasted Salsa Fresca

Two plates of scrambled eggs topped with fresh herbs and served with crispy toast, ready for a delicious breakfast on a rustic wooden table.

Chickpea Flour Breakfast Scramble

A person holding a plate with two gourmet hot dogs topped with grilled vegetables and sauces.

Cast Iron Brats with Peppers and Onions

A bowl of grilled corn kernels, crumpled cheese, cilantro, and shredded red cabbage.

Mexican Street Corn Slaw

Four ears of corn with crumbled cheese and cilantro on a blue plate

Grilled Mexican Street Corn

A skillet with chilaquiles, two eggs, and sliced avocado

Camp Stove Chilaquiles

Three tacos filled with grilled halloumi cheese, corn, and avocado on a blue plate

Grilled Halloumi Tacos

Three kabobs with sliced eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash on a grill

Campfire Grilled Ratatouille Kebabs

Banana boats in foil with a variety of toppings.

Campfire Banana Boats 9 Ways

Pizza topped with cheese and bell peppers in a Dutch oven

Dutch Oven Pizza

Pull apart garlic bread in a Dutch oven. a hand is reaching in to pick up a piece

Pull Apart Garlic Bread

Three fish tacos on a blue plate

Baja Style Fish Tacos

Sausage and fennel hash with two eggs in a skillet

Fennel & Sausage Breakfast Hash

Soup in a thermos jar

Quick & Easy Sausage and Bean Soup

Mac and cheese in a thermos jar

Spicy Tuna Mac & Cheese

Oatmeal with blueberries in a thermos jar

Coconut Chia Oatmeal

Michael pouring cider with ginger from a pot into a silver mug

Ginger Apple Cider

Nachos in a Dutch oven on a campfire grate

The Easiest Campfire Nachos

Two sausage patties on english muffins on a silver plate

Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches with Sriracha Honey Sauce

Michael picking up a burger that is topped with onions and apple slices

Apple Cheddar Burgers with Sauteed Onions

Chickpeas, vegetables, and two eggs in a skillet over a campfire.

Chickpea Breakfast Hash with Summer Veggies

Megan making a s'more with vegan marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crakers

Vegan S’mores: An Update to a Campfire Classic

Three pancakes topped with peaches on a blue plate

Pancakes with Campfire Grilled Peaches and Pecans

Michael sprinkling cheese over a skillet of pasta with a desert scene in the background

One Pot Protein Pasta

A cocktail in a clear class with a bottle of bourbon and camping scene in the background

Blackberry Citrus Old Fashioned Cocktail

Three tacos on a plate filled with black beans, sweet potato, and avocado

Campfire Tacos with Sweet Potato, Black Beans & Poblano Peppers

Sweet potato bean burger topped with avocado on a blue blate

Southwest Sweet Potato Bean Burger

Potatoes, asparagus, and two eggs in a skillet on a stump

Asparagus Pancetta Skillet Hash

Three cauliflower tacos topped with avocado and red onions

Drunken Cauliflower Tacos with Quick Pickled Red Onions

Megan holding a tofu scramble breakfast burrito

Tofu Breakfast Burrito

Pumpkin chai in a mug on a wood log

Spiked Pumpkin Chai

A red and white bowl filled with oatmeal topped with apples and seeds

Johnny Apple Seed Oatmeal

Nutella hot chocolate in a mug topped with a toasted marshmallow

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Cornbread in a skillet over a campfire

Skillet Cornbread

Kale, sweet potato, and two eggs in a skillet over a campfire

Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Skillet

Lentil stew and kale in a blue bowl with hands in frame

Coconut Red Lentil Stew with Kale

Overhead view of asparagus orzo in a camping bowl on a picnic table

Cheesy Asparagus One Pot Orzo

Sliced peaches topped with granola in a skillet

No-Bake Bourbon Peach Cobbler

Guacamole in a white and red bowl

Zesty Mango Guacamole

A person holding half an egg and halloumi cheese sandwich.

Grilled Halloumi Breakfast Sandwich

Shakshuka in a cast iron skillet with two eggs and bread

Shakshuka

Pasta in a red and white bowl

Classic One Pot Pasta

Three TVP tacos on a white plate

5 Ingredient Vegan Tacos

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