Recipes for the adventurous kind

Whether at camp, home base or on the trail these recipes are sure to inspire and have the rest of the crew wanting seconds.

Speed balls

Inspired by the Big Red Gravel Run, these little gems will keep you grinding the gravel on those long days in the saddle.

Spanish Paella

With its origins in the Andalusian peninsula, paella is the epitome of Spanish comfort food. This one skillet meal is the perfect dish after a long day on the trail.

mega oatmeal super bowl

It’s quick, full of good stuff, and easy to add plenty of other yummy ingredients to that will keep you full, for longer. You can pretty much toss in whatever you feel like.

Granola bites

Who says granola has to be served from a bowl? These little bundles of nutrients are an on-the-go way to carry your beloved hippie food.

potato leek soup

This simple and delicious soup was the very first meal Tara Alan ever cooked on our two-year adventure.

Fire-licked skirt steak with
Mamma's salsa verde

You can't go wrong with this tasty family recipe by Emma Frisch from her cookbook Feast by Firelight. 

Baja Basic Tacos

These four ingredients are ubiquitously found in even the most humble convenience stores in Baja. They are full of protein, fibre, iron and healthy fats to fuel yourself right for days in the saddle!

Carrot cake breakfast cookies

Imagine waking up and eating carrot cake for breakfast as you sip on a coffee from the comfort of… your tent. Yes, that’s right. It’s a no fuss recipe made at home that can replace your oatmeal breakfast on the trail or eat on the run.

PACKABLE PAD THAI

This isn't what you would expect to have after a long day on the trail. But it's a hardy gourmet treat that heats up fast and will leave you wanting seconds. The trick is in the prep before heading out on the range.

The hot Caribou

This drink makes you want to sit back, lean against a log and watch the fire slowly burn away into the night. As the evenings start to get cold and especially throughout winter, keep this on the edge of the stove or grill to keep warm and share with the rest of the crew.

DIY backcountry oatmeal

Instant oatmeal is a bikepacking staple. This recipe is satisfying, filling, and takes the work out of breakfast. All you do is boil water for oatmeal, coffee, and wait 3 minutes for your meal to be ready.

Loaded sweet potato

I like to roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time then rewarm them by flattening and crisping them in a skillet until lightly browned.

quesadilla party

Tortillas take up little room, you can get corn options if you’re eating gluten free, and you can pretty much put anything in there.

sweet potato tots

Tender on the inside with a nutty crisp on the outside, these energy bombs flip a switch that tells your body to mover harder, faster, and longer.

Roasted Beets and Carrots

This is a great side dish from Tanesha Milucky that is best done over the fire in a dutch oven.

Skillet biscuits with everything spice

Everyone's soon to be favourite biscuit recipe by Emma Frisch from her cookbook Feast by Firelight.

Spicy super hot chocolate

This recipe takes hot chocolate to the next level of flavour with the help of a few healthy ingredients. It's chalk full of good fats and you get a little kick from the ginger and cayenne.

Anna's peanut sauce

This is one of Anna Brones' all-time favourite go-to recipes, a rendition off of the basic one published in her and Brendan Leonard’s book, Best Served Wild. It can be made in many different renditions and put it on top of a lot of different things.

KALE CHIPS

Baking kale chips is nothing new, but the taste is so undeniably good. It's a great treat to bring on the trail; whether you eat it as a chip, mix it in with your eggs in the morning or add it to any dinner dish to add a little extra kick. 

Hiker's Count Chocula

This delicious breakfast is creamy, sweet, and nutty. It’s also very filling and high in calorie, so it’s great to chow down on in the morning when you need to kick-start your day. It’s also great to make at home on those cold mornings before heading out to attack the snowy trails.

Walnut Pesto and Pasta

This is my go-to walnut pesto recipe — and it’s delicious on just about everything, from pasta to sandwiches, eggs, and salads.

TOFU VEGGIE SURPRISE

This dish is quick to prepare, warm, comforting, and totally healthy. It’s also super easy to swap out vegetables, add some meat instead of tofu.

Banana oatmeal pancakes

One of our favourite things to make in the field. Easy to prep, easy to make and can be super satisfying to devour before setting out on the trails.

cranberry cacao energy bars

I love making these energy bars for the long miles on the bike.

Grilled asparagus with honey mustard dressing and shaved parmesan

A classic spring recipe by Emma Frisch from her cookbook Feast by firelight

Thru-hiker burritos

This doesn’t have to be gourmet. But, if you have some serious hunger, these thru-hiker burritos can be really satisfying at the the end of a long day exploring in the hills.

Lemon coconut energy balls

These little balls are chalk full of super foods and have a tart lemony flavour. They aren’t baked, can be mix up fast and taken on the trail with you as they won’t melt. The refreshing flavour is a little summer party in your mouth.

Salsa and Corn Dumpling Soup

This is a spicy tomato-based broth that gets covered in cornmeal batter dumplings. In each bite, you get a subtly sweet corn layer followed by hot and spicy broth that will satisfy any ravenous hiker.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

A great take on granola with an amazing flavor!  It's the raw cacao powder that makes it a hit.This nutritious and delicious cereal is a great alternative to the store bought variety and gets you going in the morning with long lasting energy for whatever adventure lay ahead.