The majority of Americans love to go camping and getting away from it all.  There is nothing better than hearing the sounds of nature, smelling the campfire, and cooking the s’mores.  But there is more out there that can be yummy and fun than just the chocolaty marshmallow goodness of s’mores.

Just because you are out in the wilderness where there is no pizzeria, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a pizza.  There are great recipes for “camp dough” that you can make ahead of time and take with you.  You can make pizza, biscuits or anything that you could use dough for.  Simply add all the ingredients, except the water, and you are set.  When you are ready to use it then you just add water and have at it.  For the kids there is a Camp Snake recipe.  You simply take the “camp dough” that you made before and wrap it around a stick and cook over the fire.  You can top this with anything that your child desires after cooking.  Kids always enjoy helping their parents cook.  Bring a box of foil on your camping trip and some potatoes and seasoning and your child can make fries for the entire family.  You could even have them make you a cobbler with fruit and granola.  Just throw it all in foil and you will have a cobbler in about a half hour.  

Just because you are out in the elements does not mean that you can’t eat well.  Sandwiches, hot dogs and burgers are camping foods of the past.  Keep in mind to include your kids in the outdoor cooking experience.  But remember to practice proper safety and keep your camp clean.