WILD RICE DELUXE SERVES 10-12 (Suitable for front country or backpacking) 4 Tbsp. Butter 8 oz. Shredded cheddar 3 pkgs Long Grain & Wild Rice mix (Uncle Ben's Original) 1 c. Raisins 1 c. Slivered almonds 3 med. Granny Smith Apples 8 ea. Green onions 1. Chop apples. Chop green onions. 2. Prepare rice mix ATPD. About two minutes before rice is done, stir in apples, raisins, chopped green onions and almonds. 3. Set out shredded cheddar as a condiment. 4. Serve 3/4 c. portion per person. COUSCOUS PILAF SALAD SERVES 12 (suitable for backpacking or front country) 6 cups vegetable stock 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp ground ginger 3 cups couscous 2 carrots, shredded 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 tsp salt Premix at home: 3/4 cup raisins LUNCHES WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS Page 1 of 6
3/4 cup chopped dates 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup pine nuts 1. Bring stock, olive oil & ginger to a boil. 2. Add couscous, stir, let sit until liquid is absorbed (~10 minutes). 3. Add other ingredients, stir until well mixed. FETA RICOTTA SPREAD SERVES 12 (suitable for front country) 2 lbs ricotta (or cottage cheese) 12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 chopped parsley 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 bell pepper, minced 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1 tbsp oregano 1 tsp mint 1. Mix all ingredients with a fork; let sit 30 mins. 2. Serve as a sandwich spread with pita bread, or as a dip with crackers. CHUNKY HUMMUS SPREAD SERVES 12 (suitable for front country) 3 cups hummus mix 1/4 cup olive oil LUNCHES WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS Page 2 of 6
1 can garbanzo beans 1 bunch green onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 2 cucumbers, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 4 stalks celery, sliced 1. Mix hummus with water and oil. 2. Add other ingredients. 3. Serve with crackers, pita or bread. TUNA SALAD SERVES 10-12 ~30 ounces white albacore 8 ounces pickle relish Mayo to taste 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced 2 apples, diced 1. Break up tuna with a fork. 2. Add relish, mayo, celery and apples. Mix well. 3. Serve with bread or crackers. MUNCH & CRUNCH SANDWICH SERVES 10-12 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1 cup crunchy peanut butter LUNCHES WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS Page 3 of 6
4 stalks celery, chopped 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped 4 to 6 oz stuffed green olives, chopped 12 whole wheat hamburger buns Mix ingredients together, serve on buns. This might sound strange, but it's very yummy. BAGELS & CREAM CHEESE Be creative with the cream cheese. Try any of these additions: chopped black olives Chopped stuffed green olives small can pineapple chunks, well drained herbs (garlic, thyme and oregano go well together) peanut butter raisins and orange juice pimientos grated cheddar cheese sun-dried tomatoes chopped dill pickles Plan 1 1/2 bagel per person (some folks will eat two, some will eat one). COLD CUT SANDWICHES SERVES 12 (front country) ~36 slices of bread ~2 lbs sliced meat ~2 lbs sliced cheese 1 small mayo 2 small different mustards 1/2 head lettuce 4 slice tomatoes LUNCHES WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS Page 4 of 6
1 small jar sliced pickles 1 small jar pesto Set out the ingredients and let everyone make their own sandwich (some folks will eat two, some will eat one). On car camping trips, this is a lunch you will have more than one day, so you can use the condiments during the week. SESAME NOODLES SERVES 12 (suitable for backpacking/car camping) 1 1/2 # whole wheat noodles 1 cup peanut butter 3/4 warm water 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil 2 1/2 Tbsp hot chili oil (or to taste) Optional 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, julienned toasted sesame seeds fresh ginger, grated Cook pasta, make sauce next 6 ingredients. Toss with optional ingredients. MOCK CHICKEN SALAD SERVES 12 (suitable for car camping) 30 oz tempeh, diced and sauteed for 10 minutes 2/3 cup mayo LUNCHES WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS Page 5 of 6
1 cup pickle relish 1/3 cup parsley, minced 2 Tbs coarse prepared mustard 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 small onion, minced 1 tsp celery seed 1/2 cup Red Star nutritional yeast Mix all ingredients. Serve with bread or crackers. PEYTON'S Kick-Ass GORP 1 lb bag plain M&Ms 1 lb bag peanut M&Ms 1/2 lb Craisins 1/2 lb plain ol' raisins 1 big can Planter's mixed nuts with peanuts (but guaranteed less than 50% peanuts) 1 big bag Gardetto's Mix Wing it on mixing and proportions - but if you make a mistake, cover it up with extra peanut M&Ms. LUNCHES WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS Page 6 of 6