Backpacking Bagels

So nothing really beats bagels from NYC, but as we all know most food tastes good when you are (a) really hungry (b) outside and (c) made by someone else.

Bagels are sturdy and hold up far better than bread when stuffed into an overstuffed pack. You can toast them in in your frypan, and top them with almost anything. Here are some inspirations:

cream cheese and salmon (you can get it in a pouch in the tuna isle)
peanut butter and honey
nutella
butter and cinnamon sugar
melted cheese and tuna (again, opt for the pouch)
hummus (bring along the powdered kind and add water)
pizza toppings
re-fried beans and cheese (dehydrated beans are awesome!)

Gingerbread Pancakes

Bring some holiday cheer to your backcountry breakfast! These are great for hut trips.

(serves 4)

For Pancakes:
1 cup bisquick
1/2 gingerbread mix (you can get this at places like Trader Joe's)
a scant cup of cold water

For Brown Sugar Syrup:
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

*combine all ingredients in plastic bag
*lightly grease frybake and heat until water droplets sizzle on the surface
*pour batter onto pan and cook over medium heat until bubbles form on top surface
*flip and cook other side
*while pancakes are cooking combine ingredients for syrup
*serve with butter and brown sugar syrup

Salmon with Shallots and Sundried Tomatoes

(Serves 2)

This flavorful dish pairs well with couscous pilaf, rice, or pasta. It's also good on bagels for breakfast!

1 pouch smoked salmon
1 Tbs olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
dash red pepper flakes
5 dehydrated sundried tomatoes
2 oz feta cheese

*Rehydrate sun dried tomatoes in warm water for 5 minutes
*Combine all ingredients except cheese in skillet and sautee until salmon is heated through (about 5 minutes)
*Add cheese and cook covered over low heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted
*Serve atop grain of your choice!

Heavenly Hashbrowns

(Serves 2)

Pair this dish with a fried egg and some coffee and you'll feel like you got the best seat in house at your favorite greasy spoon diner!

1 cup dehydrated hashbrowns (http://www.cabelas.com/p-0061503518224a.shtml)
1/3 cup cheese (shredded or diced)
2 Tablespoons "Real Bacon Pieces" from a jar
hot sauce and/or ketchup to taste

*add hashbrowns to 2 cups boiling water and allow to sit covered for 15 minutes
*oil the bottom of your Frybake and cooke hashbrowns until golden brown
*sprinkle cheese and bacon on the top of the hashbrowns, cover and cook on low heat until cheese is melted
*add salt, pepper, hot sauce and ketchup until it tastes like someone named Mac served you breakfast fresh off the grill

Breakfast Couscous

(serves 2)

Something easy when you need a break from oatmeal.

couscous
*1 cup couscous (I really like the whole wheat variety)
*1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 Tbs butter

*divide couscous into two bowls
*add half the bowling water and butter to each of the two bowls
*stir couscous and cover for 5 minutes
*remove cover and fluff the couscous before adding your choice of toppings. I've include some ideas below, but really the possibilities are endless

toppings
cheese and bacon bits
brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins
trail mix and butter
peanut butter and banana chips

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

(serves 4)

This is a warm and cozy breakfast for mornings when you have a little time to spend basking in breakfast mode.


For Pancakes:
2 cups pancake mix
1/2 cup instant oatmeal
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
water

For Brown Sugar Syrup:
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla


*reconstitute dried apples by soaking in 1/2 cup hot water for 10 minutes
*combine dry ingredients in a plastic bag and add enough COLD water to make the mixture a pourable consistency
*add the apples and mix well
*lightly grease frybake and heat until water droplets sizzle on the surface
*pour batter onto pan and cook over medium heat until bubbles form on top surface
*flip and cook other side
*while pancakes are cooking combine ingredients for syrup
*serve with butter and brown sugar syrup

Approximate nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 400
Carb (g): 50
Protein (g):10
Fat (g):