Recipe ideas to make in your caravan

Cooking in a caravan, where space and equipment might be limited, is all about quick, flavourful, and minimal-mess meals. Here are some go-to recipes that balance convenience and taste:

1. One-Pot Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil

• Ingredients: Pasta (spaghetti or penne works well), cherry tomatoes (halved), garlic (minced), fresh basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parmesan (optional).
• Instructions:
  1. Heat a bit of olive oil in a pot, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, pasta, and just enough water to cover the pasta.
  3. Cook until the pasta is done and the water has mostly evaporated. Stir occasionally.
  4. Stir in fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle parmesan if you have it.

2. Foil-Wrapped Salmon and Veggies

• Ingredients: Salmon fillets, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced zucchini or bell pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and any fresh herbs you like.
• Instructions:
  1. Place a salmon fillet and veggies on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season.
  2. Fold the foil into a packet, sealing it tightly.
  3. Place on a grill or stovetop over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked.
  4. Serve directly from the foil for minimal cleanup!

3. Chickpea and Vegetable Curry

• Ingredients: Canned chickpeas, diced onion, bell pepper, canned coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, salt, and spinach (optional).
• Instructions:
  1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a pan with a bit of oil until softened.
  2. Stir in curry powder and cook for a minute.
  3. Add chickpeas and coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in spinach if using.
  4. Season with salt and serve over rice or flatbread.

4. Loaded Wraps or Burritos

• Ingredients: Tortillas, canned black beans, grated cheese, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, and cooked rice (optional).
• Instructions:
  1. Heat the black beans with a bit of salt and pepper.
  2. Assemble the wraps with black beans, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and rice if you have it.
  3. Roll up, wrap in foil, and enjoy!

5. Pita Pizzas

• Ingredients: Pita bread, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni or other toppings, dried oregano or basil.
• Instructions:
  1. Spread marinara sauce over the pita, then sprinkle with cheese and add toppings.
  2. Place in a pan on the stovetop or in a portable oven and cook until cheese melts.
  3. Slice and serve!

6. Stovetop Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

• Ingredients: Canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, spices (cumin, paprika), eggs, salt, pepper, and bread for dipping.
• Instructions:
  1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
  2. Add spices and cook briefly, then add canned tomatoes and simmer.
  3. Make small wells in the sauce, crack eggs in, cover, and cook until eggs are done.
  4. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

7. One-Pot Sausage and Veggie Stew

• Ingredients: Sliced sausage (chorizo works well), diced potatoes, bell pepper, onion, canned tomatoes, garlic, and seasoning.
• Instructions:
  1. Brown sausage slices in a pot.
  2. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes; cook until veggies are softened.
  3. Add canned tomatoes, a bit of water, and seasonings. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  4. Enjoy with crusty bread or on its own!

8. Overnight Oats for Breakfast

• Ingredients: Rolled oats, milk (or yogurt for a creamier option), honey or maple syrup, and any toppings like fruit or nuts.
• Instructions:
  1. Mix oats, milk, and sweetener in a container and let sit overnight in the fridge.
  2. In the morning, top with fruit or nuts and enjoy a quick, no-cook breakfast.

9. BBQ Chicken Skewers

• Ingredients: Chicken breast (cubed), bell peppers (cubed), onion (cubed), BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Instructions:
  1. Thread chicken and veggies onto skewers, season, and brush with BBQ sauce.
  2. Grill or cook on a stovetop, turning and brushing with more sauce until chicken is done.

10. Quick Fried Rice

• Ingredients: Cooked rice, frozen mixed veggies, soy sauce, egg, green onion, and oil.
• Instructions:
  1. Heat oil in a pan, add frozen veggies, and cook until hot.
  2. Push veggies to one side and scramble the egg on the other.
  3. Add rice, stir everything together, and season with soy sauce.