Camper Van Cooking: From quick fixes to family feasts, 70 recipes, all on the move

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Spaghetti squash with marinara sauce is a tasty and easy-to-prepare campervan dish. First, cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. You can make lots of great meals in a campervan, but some are definitely better than others. When it comes to filling and tasty campervan meals, these come out on top: Egg sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal that can be enjoyed on the go. You need a pan, some eggs, your meat of choice, cheese, and your favorite bread. Do you have a long day of exploring the local area ahead of you? This protein-filled, energy-fuelled breakfast is the perfect way to start your day.

It’s all about maximizing available space, so if you can find kitchen equipment that folds or collapses down taking up less space you’re going to be a winner. FUNCTIONAL As full time travelers, we’re always looking for ways to simplify our life and that includes things we have in the kitchen. As we all know space is limited in these tiny homes and every inch counts.This pasta recipe is easy to make, requires few ingredients, and it’s ideal for cooking in big batches making it perfect for a family camping trip. At the Camping and Caravanning Club, we understand that speed is of the essence, that’s why we’ve come up with over 40 easy camping meals for you to try on your next camping holiday. Whether you’re staying in your motorhomeor tent camping, these simple meals require very little prep, they're easy to make, and, most importantly, are super tasty. Grilled salmon is another superb option for a healthy, hearty meal while camping. You can easily prepare it in your campervan on the cooktop or on a portable grill or campfire.

Many camper van kitchens are fully equipped with ovens, three-ring hobs and even a microwave. It’s a big consideration when you are building or hiring a camper van what equipment you might need. You will have to take the weight into account, as well as what kind of cooking you like to do. We have a two-burner gas hob that is perfectly good for most food, but we also have the king of all kitchen equipment – an Omnia oven! This is an ingenuous Swedish invention that makes a portable stove top oven in which all manner of food from bread, biscuits, cake and even apple crumble can be made! The Omia in full swing with an apple cake in Heidi’s kitchen One important thing to note is that propane stoves should only be used in well-ventilated areas, as propane can emit carbon monoxide, which can be dangerous in enclosed spaces. It’s also important to follow proper safety protocols when using any type of stove, including never leaving it unattended and ensuring that it is turned off and cooled down before storing or transporting it. Similarly to a breakfast quesadilla, a full English breakfast can be a bit of a faff to make in a campervan, but it’s worth it for all that greasy goodness! If you have a campervan dinner recipe that’s so fabulous you can’t keep it to yourself, let us know and we’ll add it to the list!Gather round a campfire and make these moreish mango chutney and cheese toasties for a simple family supper. Serve with more chutney for dunking We’ve taken a look around for some of the best campervan recipes and ideas that we’d like to recommend from expert hob-byists! Smoky Bean Brekkie