October 16 Meal: Camping Cuisine Day 2

After a day of hiking all we wanted to do when we got back to the campsite was relax.  Unfortunately, Penny (our youngest dog) had other plans.  She couldn't stop whining in the general direction of the dear she had seen in the morning.  With all the whining we decided to pack it in early and head home, but not before we made some dinner.  On the menu was Rustic Spinach and Cornmeal Soup from the Lidia's Friuli article and Bulgur, Garbanzo Bean, and Cucumber Salad from the Fast Easy Fresh section.  I didn't really think about the fact that it was a meal of many grains until it was too late.

Rustic Spinach and Cornmeal Soup

This was a very easy and hearty soup.  First, warm the broth, then start adding it to the cornmeal and flour slowly.  Once the broth is incorporated add garlic and butter. Keep adding the broth and stirring.  Finally, stir in spinach.  That's it!  The finished product is creamy and rich.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yumminess: 8 out of 10

Cost: Approx. $7 for 4 servings

Time: Bon Appetit said 40 minutes for prep and total, but I spent about 25 minutes in prep and total.

Was it worth it?: Yes, this was easy and tasty.

 

Bulgur, Garbanzo Bean, and Cucumber Salad

Another make-ahead salad.  The only cooking involved was boiling the bulgur.  Just add chopped peppers from a jar, canned garbanzo beans, whole grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and dill.  I forgot the dill when we went camping, but added it to the leftovers when we got home.  The dressing white balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, and olive oil.  I added that at the campsite.

Yumminess: 6 out of 10

Cost: Approx. $9.25 for 8 side-dish servings

Time: Bon Appetit said 20 minutes for prep and 35 minutes total and I spent about the same.

Was it worth it?: Maybe for a beach day.  It wasn't really something I loved, but it was easy to make and store in the cooler.