Cooking in Foil

[Susann]

As the cook pulls out the roll of aluminum foil and the various fixin's for dinner, the thought that the cook is really going to have a relaxing time this evening around the campfire is very rewarding! That good old roll of foil has helped to save the day again!

These recipes are true heroes in the campgrounds around the world. The taste is sensational, the clean up is exceptional (wad up the foil and put it in your waste receptacle) and your extra time is even more enjoyable knowing that dinner has been "foiled".

I hope you enjoy these recipes and please share any others you come up with.

[Susann]

Breakfast Sandwich

Non-stick Spray
1 English Muffin
2 Slices Canadian Bacon
2 Slices Cheese
2 Eggs
Butter
Salt & Pepper

Directions:
Spray non-stick on the foil. Make a basket out of foil, which will not leak. Lay the muffin in the foil, open face. Butter the muffin. Put the canadian bacon and cheese on each side of the muffin. Put the canadian bacon and cheese on each side of the muffin. Crack the eggs over the muffins. Salt and pepper to taste. Close up and cook until finished. The recipe should be repeated for each person.

Comments:
I cannot claim credit for this recipe. My friend Barb brought this great breakfast to my attention.

[Susann]

Camp Roast Beef

1 Large Beef Roast
1/2 Lb. Bacon
1/2 Cup Bourbon
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tsp. Celery Salt
1 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Directions:
Tear a piece of foil large enough to hold roast and allow for air space, cup edges to hold liquids. Place the roast on the foil, pour bourbon over the top. Spice as indicated. Drape with bacon. Wrap with foil, leaving air space over the top. If using strong bourbon, light so alcohol burns off. Place on side of low fire. Cook time is about 20 minutes per pound. Works well in standard over at 350 deg.

Comments:
This is a Friday Night favorite at our camp! Enjoy!

[Susann]

Lipton "Recipe Secrets" Potatoes

1 packet Lipton Soup Mix
8 Potatoes
2 Onions
1-1 1/2 sticks of butter

Directions
Slice potatoes and dice onions. Mix in a bowl with your favorite packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix.

Take a piece of tinfoil about 10 X 12 inches. It helps to take a slab of butter and spread it all over the tinfoil (this will help to avoid the potatoes sticking while cooking). Then, scoop some potatoes in the tinfoil. I usually put 2-3 tabs of butter in each serving as well. (approximately one tablespoon per packet)

When packing these in a cooler it is best to put the tinfoil into a baggie. I make these in individual servings so I use sandwich baggies. So, think of this when tearing the tinfoil. I use the tinfoil that is 12 inches in length and I cut a piece about 10 X12. Fold the middle lengthwise, make a crease and fold about 1/2 inch. Fold about 3-4 times or until you can't anymore. Fold the ends in like a triangle then fold 1/2 inch until you can't anymore. Place in baggie. Keep cold until ready to cook. I usually cook them right on the fire over a grill grid for about 25 minutes. They are awesome. So Enjoy!!

[Susann]

Vegetable Packets

Directions:
Before leaving for the camping trip take frozen vegetables and place into foil packets with margarine and ice cubes, packet will be hard. Double wrap the packet in case of leakage on the grill. Place the foil packets in a ziplock bag to put into the cooler. Remove from the ziplock bag when ready to use. Cook over the grill until packet becomes softer. After a couple of times you will know when it is done, it usually takes 15 - 20 minutes. The margarine and ice cubes steam the vegetables over the grill. We live in Arizona and do this all the time at home because we do not want to heat the house up any more than it already is.

[Susann]

Baked Campfire Apples

1 Apple, Per Serving
Brown Sugar
Raisins, Nuts and/or Red Hot Cinnamon Candies
Heavy Aluminum Foil

Directions:
Core upper part of apple leaving bottom half intact. Fill center with raisins, nuts and candies. Add brown sugar to taste. Double wrap apple in aluminum foil and place on hot coals for 20 minutes.

[Susann]

Chicken & Vegetables

For best results use boneless/skinless chicken breasts. Use as many as needed for your folks. We put 2 in each pack ... 1 pack usually per person!!!

Directions:
Take heavy duty aluminum foil and place half a chicken into the center of foil. Use any kind of seasoning you prefer on chicken (I use chicken seasoning and a little fresh garlic) Now cut up two carrots in half, one potato in four slices, and one medium onion into four slices. Place vegetables around chicken. Put about 3 tablespoons of butter onto vegetables with a little seasoning of your choice. Bring sides of foil together and make 3 to 4 folds till you cannot fold foil. Fold ends the same way. Place onto hot coals for 15 minutes then flip for another 15 minutes. Take off coals and see for doneness if not done check every 5 to 10 minutes till done.

[Susann]

Sausage & Veggie Dinner

1 Lb. Italian Sweet Sausage
4-6 Carrots
4-6 Potatoes
1 Onion
Salt, Pepper

Directions:
Wash and peel potatoes, carrots. Cut carrots into 1/4 inch slices, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Take foil and spray with Pam. Place potatoes, carrots, sausage patties, onion, salt/pepper on foil, and seal. Put on grill for 45 min. or until done.

[Susann]

Hot Sandwiches

1 Package Small Dinner Rolls, or 2 Dozen Kaiser Rolls
1 1/2 lbs. Shaved Deli Ham
1/2 Block Velveeta Cheese Shredded
6-8 Hard Boiled Eggs diced
2-3 Tbsp. Mayonnaise (enough to moisten ingredients)

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and fill rolls. Wrap each sandwich in foil individually, and heat over campfire for about 15 minutes.

Comments:
My parents made this recipe all the time camping when we were growing up, and now I make it for our crew often. It makes a great late night campfire snack or a easy breakfast. I prepare them at home and pack them in ziplock baggies in the cooler. Enjoy!

[Susann]

For best results use boneless/skinless chicken breasts. Use as many as needed for your folks. We put 2 in each pack ... 1 pack usually per person!!!

Fresh Lemons, slice thinly (unless you REALLY like lemons!!)
Crushed Garlic
Italian Seasoning
A smidgeon of Real Butter per pack ( Spread LIGHTLY on tinfoil)

Directions:
Take a piece of tinfoil - shiny side IN - place 4 lemon slices - to make a square. Lay 2 breasts, side by side, each on 2 of the lemon slices. Sprinkle breasts with Italian seasoning, and crushed garlic (use your own judgement on the garlic.) We like a lot!!!! If you are a true lemon lover, place 2 more slices on top of each breast. (or 1 will work also!!) Or none at all! Pull sides of tinfoil up and roll the sides together back down and then roll the ends in. Place the packs right onto your hot coals!! This works great on a grill, or even an open campfire. Cook for about 40 minutes, turning about every 10 minutes.

Comments:
If you see the packs start to puff up, turn 1 more time and they should be done in about 10 minutes.