https://www.backpackingchef.com/backpacking-food-blog.html The Backpacking Chef Blog lets you know when new pages about backpacking food recipes and food dehydrating topics are posted. en-us backpacking food Mon, 4 May 2026 16:53:26 -0400 Mon, 4 May 2026 16:53:26 -0400 backpackingchef.com https://www.backpackingchef.com/thermos-food.htmlec524b51449e488d20073042174fa10cPlease see this important notice about a recall of Thermos Food Jars. The recalled products had stoppers without a pressure-release function. Mon, 4 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/buttermilk-biscuits-and-gravy.htmlf7013de2a9883d4ecf51a56913bc7fbaHow to make buttermilk biscuits and gravy for a hearty backpacking breakfast, plus instructions for dehydrating biscuits and sausage-seasoned ground beef.
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:07:14 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/creamy-chicken-soup-recipe.html9660775f143699d8efa4268cb4df2b77This creamy chicken soup recipe turns leftover chicken into a soul-warming pot of comfort with potatoes, carrots, celery, green onions, and garlic.
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:31:55 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/backpacking-chili-recipes.htmle5047a567190070f634521819e505da1Try these backpacking chili recipes: Portable Pepper Sauce, White Bean Chili, 4-Way Chili, Gluten-Free Chili and Mr. Dog's Corn Chili.
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:45:20 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/chicken-with-creamy-spinach-sauce.html500d4637080d8de10fc07e18cd87fb29Chicken with Creamy Spinach Sauce recipe is a favorite backpacking meal that combines dehydrated chicken, spinach, and penne pasta in a parmesan-based sauce.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:52:44 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/dehydrating-spinach.htmld851ba8acc175066a5c746838b8b6ac0Dehydrating spinach is a fast project whether you dehydrate raw spinach leaves or cooked frozen spinach. Explore my dehydrated spinach recipes and techniques.
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:46:05 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/hoppin-john-recipe.html97ccf8e8463ae6afd61a85967052b5faTraditional Hoppin John recipe features black-eyed peas, rice, ham, and greens, which symbolize prosperity and resilience. Comfort food for home and trail.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:33:38 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/stuffed-turkey-loaf.html8dbce1971f05ab36f4e03ced0447226eThis stuffed turkey loaf recipe has the stuffing baked right into it. A perfect Thanksgiving-style meal for home or trail with vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Tue, 2 Dec 2025 13:14:30 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/lentil-bolognese.htmlf65c90e16dd79751ac30e1677fdf1a0eHearty lentil bolognese made with veggies, herbs, and protein-rich lentils. Enjoy at home over pasta or dehydrate for a satisfying, lightweight backpacking meal.
Thu, 6 Nov 2025 12:14:37 -0500 https://www.backpackingchef.com/apple-fruit-leather.html78c03817580e251ce64a451ed2daab7bRecipe for apple fruit leather has the perfect mix of pumpkin spices; cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Blend cooked apples into applesauce and dehydrate.
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 13:09:35 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/backpacking-recipe.html0d6b60d5641b5170bb20f21e03679d12These backpacking desserts satisfy your sweet tooth while boosting nutrition with dried fruits. Try the Trail Angel Cake with Strawberries and Chocolate Sauce!
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:04:52 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/backpacking-breakfasts.html07392382d3ce0d996eaa2e33156c57a7Goodbye Pop-Tarts and instant mush. Say good morning to backpacking breakfasts like Country-Style Grits & Sausage, Bircher Muesli, Hot Peach Crunch, & Pancakes.
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:27:08 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/how-to-make-ratatouille.htmlee90d5d0f509869f85452f6b7f5bcd7cHow to make ratatouille that’s extra saucy & perfectly seasoned. Enjoy it at home or dehydrate it for camping. This ratatouille recipe is delicious with pasta.
Sat, 9 Aug 2025 07:46:22 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/dehydrating-nectarines.html522bb9a4b7325aa27674fb9f131624d9How to dehydrate nectarines and make nectarine fruit leather that you can turn into fruit smoothies and puddings. Tips, step-by-step instructions, and recipes.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:57:58 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/how-to-make-granola.htmlcfb9afb9976f38eb9bc68381fb07eea4How to make granola and granola clusters. These easy granola recipes include oats, maple syrup or honey, and ground flax & sesame seeds. Bake for 25 minutes.
Wed, 2 Jul 2025 08:24:05 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/dehydrating-apples.htmle382f610043776b3926046fcb5c9c786Dehydrating Apples: Sliced, Grated, Baked, Stovetop & Blended. Dehydrator Recipes for Pumpkin Spice Apples, Tarts, Muesli, Applesauce & Apple-Granola Clusters.
Tue, 1 Jul 2025 13:00:46 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/how-to-pretreat-apples-for-dehydrating.htmld15f114a32124323e87b5a809ed44df6Demonstration of pretreatments to prevent apples from turning brown during dehydration, including lemon juice, ascorbic acid, and blanching. Which is best?
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:18:11 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/dehydrated-soup-recipes.html5d40d8244037e5b99a550d4e03340304Create delicious dehydrated soup recipes with dried vegetables, beans, meats, starches, and homemade dry soup mixes. Learn five methods of dehydrating soup.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:55:28 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/how-to-dehydrate-pasta.html7dd93470fd8df38a73aa35f9a6501758Precooking & dehydrating pasta makes rehydration in trail meals fast & efficient. Learn how to dehydrate pasta: macaroni, spaghetti, linguine, couscous & orzo.
Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:58:52 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/pasta-sauce-recipes.htmlabb5e61b6e80caa591853b7249de92ccPasta sauce recipes shared by Backpacking Chef readers with instructions for dehydrating pasta sauce and making saucy trail meals.
Mon, 12 May 2025 05:48:31 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/chicken-pasta-backpacking-recipes.html63f356c153ecfd90a2edcdb3b3e87275Chicken & Pasta Backpacking Recipes shared by Backpacking Chef readers: Chicken Carbonara, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Cacciatore, and Chicken & Dumplings
Thu, 8 May 2025 04:49:02 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/tomato-sauce-leather.htmla35a887eb3ef8bbb43e0d23c32bb6c8fHow to dehydrate tomato sauce leather to use in backpacking meals. Recipes include Unstuffed Peppers, Seafood Raminara, and Macaroni with Cheesy Tomato Sauce.
Wed, 7 May 2025 11:02:19 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/backpacking-recipes-with-orzo.html43e7200dd79f091ab8b73213bd298c97Four of Chef Glenn’s best backpacking recipes with orzo including Orzo with Peas & Mushrooms in Cheese Sauce. Learn how to dry orzo for hot or cold-soak meals.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:27:33 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/beef-stroganoff-recipe.html0c29b9463b5b4f13b85e14d2843983abBackpacker Beef Stroganoff Recipes: Light weight, easy-to-cook, and tasty.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:42:47 -0400 https://www.backpackingchef.com/sawyer-water-filter.html5a926e4ed9508e6105a2d368a0f985d0How do Sawyer water filters compare to other backpacking water filters that rely on pumping or purification with chlorine dioxide or ultraviolet light pens?
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