Elizabeth Marglin

Stuck in a ramen rut? Are your camp recipes ultralight but ultra boring? Does your food bag weigh more than you do? Our expert chefs solve these problems and more, with tips, recipes, and gear picks for 9 flood-flummoxed hikers.

A simple tuna salad gets a nutritional punch with the addition of bean sprouts.

If your backpacking menu excludes anything fresh, read on for a few helpful tips.

Bring some spice to backcountry cooking with this easy, flavorful curry recipe.

Backcountry cooking doesn't have to mean bland.

Fast food leads to fast crashes trailside.

A decadent pasta dish built for the backcountry.

Cook for a group...with style.

Breakfast for two, any time of the day.

Prevent fresh food spoilage on the trail with these tips.

An easy, year-round homemade snack.

Staying warm does require extra calories when hiking in the winter.

If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this on-trail Cherry Cobbler.

A gourmet meal designed for the backcountry.

Packing the kitchen for a weekend away? We'll help you pare down.

Punch up boring noodles with ginger and garlic.

Break out of the boring one-pot routine.

Boost your on-trail protein intake with this tasty dish.