Cooking Tools
This tool is used to flip pancakes and grill food.
What is a spatula?
This technique involves mixing ingredients together by hand or using a tool until smooth.
What is stirring?
This popular breakfast food can be made by adding eggs, cheese, and vegetables to a fried potato base.
What is a hash?
Always keep this a safe distance away from the fire when cooking over it.
What is a flammable material?
This ingredient is often prepared before a camping trip and used as a quick, filling snack during hikes.
What is trail mix?
This is a pot with a lid that can be used over a campfire for stews, soups, or boiling water.
What is a Dutch oven?
When food is cooked quickly in a small amount of hot oil or fat, it's called this.
What is sautéing?
This easy-to-make treat is a combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers.
What is a s'more?
This is a tool used to safely adjust logs and move coals around when cooking on a campfire.
What is a fire poker?
When preparing meals for a camping trip, this kind of food is best to bring since it doesn’t spoil quickly.
What are canned foods?
These are metal sticks used to roast marshmallows and hot dogs over a fire.
What are roasting forks?
This technique involves cooking food gently in water that is just below boiling.
What is simmering?
A simple soup made from beans, vegetables, and often smoked meat, it’s a go-to for many campers.
What is chili?
Cooking over an open flame requires this type of attention to ensure the food doesn’t burn.
What is constant monitoring?
This item should always be on your checklist when planning camp meals, as it’s essential for both cooking and cleaning.
What is water?
This portable cooking surface can be used for frying or grilling food over a campfire.
What is a camp stove?
To cook food directly over flames or heat, typically on a grill, is known as this method.
What is grilling?
This portable meal often includes a combination of pasta, sauce, and meat, making it a staple on camping trips.
What is spaghetti?
The best way to put out a fire is by using this method—never just pour water directly on it.
What is smothering it with dirt or sand?
To prevent wasting food on a camping trip, it’s helpful to plan out these ahead of time.
What are meal portions?
A durable container used for cooking, which can also act as a makeshift oven when heated by coals.
What is a reflector oven?
This technique is used for cooking food by wrapping it tightly in foil and cooking it in hot embers.
What is cooking in foil packets?
A full meal made by adding a variety of ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and potatoes into a single foil packet.
What is a campfire foil meal?
Cooking food in the ashes of a fire allows it to cook slowly, using this method.
What is cooking by embers?
This is a common breakfast that can be prepared in advance and is easy to eat in a hurry.
What is overnight oats?