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Pea and Ham Soup
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Pea and Ham Soup

There is something hearty and filling about a good Pea and Ham Soup. Perfect camping after a long day in the outdoors. This is a great option to use up leftover ham.

Saffron Hodgson By: Saffron Hodgson

4 People

2 hours 45 min 02:45

Camp Noodles
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Camp Noodle Soup

A quick cook Camp Noodle Soup this is a wonderful addition to any camp menu. With light ingredients and Asian flavors its ideal for hiking or trekking.

Ash By: Ash

2 People

15 min 00:15

Ham and Bacon Chowder
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Potato and Bacon Soup

Looking for more subtle ways to get bacon into your diet? Try this easy, yet really yummy Potato and Bacon Soup recipe. There is a tin of corn in it, too!

Ash By: Ash

4 People

35 min 00:35

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Beef in a Blanket
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Beef in a Biscuit

Not to be confused with pigs in a blanket, these are Beef in a Biscuit using a 100% beef mini sausages wrapped in a basic flour and water dough. Finally cooked over a fire.

Dan By: Dan

4 People

20 min 00:20

Spring Rolls
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Spring Rolls

This is a delicious Spring Roll that uses cabbage as the bulk rather than often seen noodles making this a slightly healthier and more flavorsome version.

Saffron Hodgson By: Saffron Hodgson

8 People

1 hour 5 min 01:05

Pea and Ham Soup
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Pea and Ham Soup

There is something hearty and filling about a good Pea and Ham Soup. Perfect camping after a long day in the outdoors. This is a great option to use up leftover ham.

Saffron Hodgson By: Saffron Hodgson

4 People

2 hours 45 min 02:45

Hike Noodle Soup
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Hike Noodle Soup

This is a light weight and very tasty Noodle Soup perfect for a day Hike or overnight trek. You can add protein such as dried sausage, jerky, or similar to make a more complete meal.

Ash By: Ash

1 People

10 min 00:10

Explore Methods to Lay and Light Cooking Fires

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Altar Fire

The Altar Fire is a fire built on a structure raising off the ground to avoid surfaces like marshes. Once built the fire burns and is cooked on like normal.

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Reflector Fire

The Reflector Fire design is primarily a fire with a wall to reflect back heat, although mainly used in survival, it is also known for cooking baked goods.

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Indian Star Fire

Indian Star Fires are often associated with the Wild West being the cliche fire in cowboy moves with a pot of beans boiling over it. Good when limited wood.

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Swedish Log Fire

Swedish Log Fire

The Swedish Log Fire comes from the German name ‘Schweden Fackel’. It’s a log carefully cut to allow oxygen in, thus becoming a self sustaining cooking fire

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Chocolate Orange Cake

The Orange Cake is Conquered

How can youth across the world proclaim to be cooking and enjoying these orange cakes , yet I couldn’t get it to work! My Chocolate Orange Cake journey to perfection.

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Scones

Campfire Scones Video

An easy way to learn how to use a Dutch oven and have a tasty treat, our Campfire Scones Video is a collaboration between Bush Cooking and Allrecipes.

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Smoked Camembert Cheese

Smoked Camembert Cheese Video

Lightly smoked and topped with spicy capsicum or tomato relish, our Smoked Camembert Cheese Video is a collaboration between Bush Cooking and Allrecipes.

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