cause everyone loves carbs
Did a massive cook up tonight of all the essentials I need to get me through the trip..
- rice
- pasta
- gnocchi
I might even see how mash dehydrates tomorrow..
It's time to get cracking with some food prep. Exactly four weeks until we leave (OMG!)
So here it is, first time ever using a dehydrator... Wish me luck!
and i don't even like bolognese...
The recipe says it serves 6 , but knowing the amount I eat I turned that into 7. I also pureed the sauce in our blender to hopefully help the dehydrating process.
All set up! I spooned two servings per tray in my dehydrator. Now waiting on pasta to cook so I can put that in at the same time. | |
Lunch is a meal I have always had trouble with on camp as I tend to "get over" food very quickly so the good old wraps and tuna just doesn't cut it for me anymore...
This is a recipe to make my own crackers to either munch on during the day, or fill with toppings for a different kind of lunch.
Parmesan cheese crackers INGREDIENTS - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour - 1/4 cup unbleached white flour - 1/4 cup wheat germ - 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper - 1/3 cup chilled butter/margarine - 1/2 cop finely grated parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup cold water | Makes 100 crackers
METHOD
1. Mix flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. cut in butter/margarine and cheese
3. Stir in water.
3. k |
Snacks on camp are probably one of the best saviors between meals to keep your tummy happy...
scottish oaties (Pretty much a rip off of ANZAC biscuits)
INGREDIENTS - 1 1/2 cups whole weat flour - 1/2 cup rolled oats - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/3 cup chilled butter/margarine - 1/2 cup cold water | Makes 24
METHOD 1. Mix flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl 2. cut in butter/margarine 3. stir in water and blend well 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 5. Scoop dough by the tablespoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet. Pat the oaties into 2 1/2-inch-diameter rounds. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until light brown. 6. Let cool completely on wire racks before storing in individual serving sized bags |
Why not start off with the most important meal of the day... BREAKFAST!
Something easy, something light and something filling to give me plenty of energy throughout the day is what I'm looking for...
honey nut granola Might just do the trick! INGREDIENTS - 2 cups whole wheat flour - 1 cup wheat germ - 1 cup flaked coconut - 1 cup brewers yeast - 1/2 cup ccanola oil - 1 cup honey - 1 cup packed brown sugar - 1/2 cup apple juice - 7 cups rolled oats - 1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds - 2 cups variety chopped dried fruit | 18 servings METHOD 1. Toast flour, wheat germ, flaked coconut, brewer's yeast in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until light brown.
2. Preheat ovan to 350 degrees.
3. Heat canola oil, honey, brown sugar and apple juice gently in a saucepan until warm.
4. Mix oats, sunflower seeds and dried fruit in a 10-by-13 inch casserole dish.
5. Pour flour and honey mixtures over the oats in the casserole dish. Mix well. |
Because my mum is amazing and knew I was struggling with good food ideas for camp she got me this amazing book for Christmas... Time to get cooking I think! :)