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

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Before you get too carried away with loading up your drawers do yourself a huuuge favor and line your drawers with this grippy drawer liner. Here we are substituting meat mince for grated carrot; you could also go for a soy substitute if you prefer. I know that a cheese board might seem quite the task to create in a tiny motorhome, but I can assure you that it can be done, with just a little preparation and all the right ingredients.

Having a collapsible kettle to boil water is a one of those campervan cooking accessories that I think you’ll really enjoy. If you are using propane you will need to provide good ventilation and for safety have a fire extinguisher handy. Before our first road trip in the van to the Lake District, the awesome people at Dickie’s Boozy Bangers very kindly sent over some of their incredible alcohol-infused sausages which we’ve made assorted meals with, both in the van and at home. Toast a couple of marshmallows over the barbecue or griddle and sandwich the gooey marshmallows between the biscuits.Some of our favorite things to throw in our rice are leftover meat from the night before, vegetables such as peas, carrots, peppers, corn kernels, and broccoli florets. Once the boats are filled, just bake in the oven until the zucchini is tender and the filling is hot and bubbly. Now, we make butter chicken regularly in the campervan and while it’s not nearly on the same level as Vietnamese curries for example (mainly because we just use a jar of sauce when we’re in the van), it’s still a great meal to enjoy while living your best van life as it’s so yummy and easy to make. 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! Keeping the paper towels beneath the cabinets is convenient, as they’re always accessible when you need them.

is the perfect lunchtime meal in a campervan as you can make it with just a frying pan, a couple of slices of cheese and some bread. Cereal is probably one of my least favourite breakfast foods, but when it comes to campervan breakfasts, cereal is one of the easiest and fuss-free options. Planning ahead and having easy-to-make meals with you will save you money and time while on the road. This means that they can be powered using smaller, more portable energy sources like solar panels or power banks, which is ideal for van campers who want to live off the grid.When hot, add your mixture to the pan for a minute, flip it over, and flip it again until it's golden. We like the Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash because it’s biodegradable, grease-resistant, and highly concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way. Sure, it’s not exactly the most extravagant meal in the world, but it’s crazy simple to make and super tasty once you’ve seasoned it with salt, pepper, soy sauce and some BBQ sauce. This small espresso from Handpresso requires you to hand pump it up to pressure but will make an excellent coffee once it's all done.

Soup is another campervan meal that could be pretty boring, but you could also spice it up a lot if you’re willing to make it from scratch. Their Bloody Mary sausages are perfect for sausage pasta (more on that below) and the Swanky Prosecco and Apple sausages are scrumptious in a sausage sandwich. You can then add all the diced vegetables and toss everything together, evenly coating the vegetables with the seasoning. 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. You should consider factors such as weight, durability, size, heat distribution, ease of cleaning, and compatibility with your camping stove or cooking method.

A salad is the perfect option if you’re looking for a light but filling meal to enjoy in your campervan or RV. As essential as the classic burger, the classic hot dog is a staple of the campsite barbecue for good reason. It is easy to make, and you can prepare it the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is take it out of the fridge, put it in a bowl, and enjoy. These sets are designed to take up a tiny amount of space while offering plenty of uses in a lightweight, well-made package.