Backcountry Cookbook

121 Pages·020.49 MB·English

by  Philmont Staff Association

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ror those oryou spending your summer in tlie backcountiy, I hope tliis
cookbook brings you inspiration and guidance. I encourage you to be
creative and elaborate or simplify the recipes in this book. Make them
your own. I always find tliat meals in die backcountiy are a time for
fellowship and laughter, and it certainly never hurts when the food is
delicious.
r or conti ibutors and members of the Philmont Staff Association, I
hope diis cookbook brings back fond memories of time spent laboring
over a wood-burning stove, feeding guests on short notice, imd tiiat time
of day when you stand in front of die pantiy full of ShurFine products and
wonder "what's for dinner tonight?"
Hajipy Cooking,
Meg Graham
March 2009
Assembled by Meg Graham
with helj) from Blake Butler
Illustrations by Chij) Travers
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CantrCbiAtory:
Dominic Alcsandrini
2003Raiiger, 2005Mounlnin Trek Ranger, 2006PCPucblano, 2006Auluiim FPC, 2007PC
Crater Lake, 2008 CD Clark's Fork, 2009Autumn Adventure Guide, 2009Kanik Guide, 2009
Backcountry Manager
Michelc Allen
1988-1989Ranger, 1990 Dan Beard, 2003-07PSA Executive Director
Desircc Atvvater
2005PC Urraca, 2007PC Head of Dean, 2008 CD Urraca, 2008Autumn Adventure Guide, 2009
Kanik Guide, 2009 CD Crooked Creek
Sheny Jane & Max "Beai " Aycock
1983
Ed Biiiley
Blake BuUer
2004 PC Head of Dean, 2005PC Urraca, 2006PC Seally Canyon/Dan Beai'd, 2007 CD Fish
C:unp, 2008 Backcountry Manager, 2009 Kanik Guide, 2009Backcountry Manager
Tim Collver
2004 OA Tnul Crew Foreman, 2005PC Crater Lake, 2006 OA Tnul Crew Foreman, 2007-08 CD
Rich Cabins, 2008Autumn Adventure Guide, 2009 Kanik Coordinator, 2009Ro\ingProspector
Jfuinelte Colrino
1994-95,1999
Patty Davis
2002-03PC Pueblano, 2004 CD Crater Dike, 2005Dibor Cabin Rest, 2006 CD Pueblano
Andrew Dennis
1984-1988, 2002 Cook Cimarroncito
Diiisy Dix
1994-96, 1998
Fr. 1^ Erb,
2005 CaUiolic Chaplain, now rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Honesdale (NEPA Council) PA
Eric the Bear Guy
Douglas Fasching
1987-1988 FFC Food Sendee, 1989Ranger, 1990 FFC Soudi Tent City, 1991 FTC Sendees
Miuiager, 1992 CD Uiraca, 1993 CD Santa Claus, 1994 CD Ponil, 1995CD Cimarroncito, 1996
CD Beaubien, 2005-09PSA Technology Mmiager
Jim Foster
196^1-65 Tiading Post Director, 1966Commissary, 1967-68Director of Trading Post Opeiations,
1969-72 CHQ Dining Hall Director, 1974 FTC Conference Host, 1975-88 Coordinator of
Camping Sendees (Sherill)
Sgt. Bnmtley & Suzanne Foster
Jason "Diego" Gaskin
1996Abreu, 1997 Cyjiher's Mine, 1998, CD Miianda, 1999 CD Crater Dike, 2000 CD Black
Mountain
Amy Gerhail
1992, 1994, 1995Ranger
Andy Gerliait
1991 Maintenance, 1992PC Crater Dike, 1993 PC Black Mountain, 1994 PC Cyjjher's Mine,
1995 CD Black Mountain, 1996CD Ciater Dike
Mai tin Gibson
1999 Uracca, 2000 Cypher's Mine, 2001-02 Crater Dike, 2003 Black Mountain, 2004 Cypher's
Mine, 2005Black Mountain, 2006-08 Backcountiy Mmriger
Milo Gomez
Meg Graliam
200S Vilh Guide, 2006PC French Henry, 2007PC Fish Canip, 2008 CD Fish Cmnp,
2008Autumn Adventure Guide, 2009Kiuiik Guide, 2009 CD Rich Cabins
Michelle Gross
Heather Harvie
„ 2001-02PC Crooked Creek, 2003 PC French Henry, 2005 PC Crooked Creek,
2006PC Rich Cabins, 2007 CD SeaJly Canyon, 2008 CD Crooked Creek
Kate Helbig
^ 2003 PC Ponil, 2004 PC Cypher's Mine, 2005 PC Fish Camp, 2006 CD Abreu, 2006Autumn
Adventure Guide, 2007Kanik Guide, 2007 CD Cypher's Mine, 2008Backcountry Manager
Mariali Hughes
^ 1983Healdi Lodge, 1984-85Ranger, 1987Rayado Ranger, 1988 Ranger, 1989 CD Dan Beard,
1990 CD Crooked Creek, 1991 Assistant Conservadon Director, 1992 ConseiTation Director,
2005-07PSA Regional Director
Don Hull
" 2 0 0 5 1 i ! w g c r
Jen Jenkins
1993
Michael Jones
1985Rmiger, 1986PCPucblano, 1987 CD Crater Lake, 1988 CD Cyjdier's Mine, 1995Autumn
Adventure Coordinator, 1995 CD French Heniy, 1996Kanik Coordinator
Kat Kalhil
2005-06 ConsenaUonist, 2007PC Abreu, 2008 CD Seally Cmiyon, 2009 CD Miner's Piuk
Patrick Kelly
^ Internatiomd StalT from Ireland, 2006PC Ponil
Kosher Outdoor Cookbook and Beyond; Troop 13 and Rabbi Rachiniel Tobesnum, Scoutmastci
2007-08Jewish Chaplain
Jcny Lobdill
1954 WiTuigler
Slacey Locke
1989-90 rrC Group leader
"Dirty l^arr}'" McDuighlin
1992 Food Sendee, 1993 PC Cyjyher's Mine, 1994-96PC Black Mountain, 1997 CD Cyjdier's
„ Mine, 1998 CD Black Mountain, 1999Backcountiy Miuiager
Wally Meyer
1978-79Ranger
„ Colleen McDiughlin Nutter
1988Activities, 1989Rmiger, 1990-91 PCIndimi Writings, 1992, 1995 CD Indian WriUngs
Eli Page-Goertz
_ 2004-05 Work Crew, 2006-07 Work Crew Foreimm, 2008 CD Ute Gulch, 2009 CD Seally
Canyon
Ashley Pagnotta
^ 2003 PCBaldy, 2004 PC Rich Cabins, 2005 CD Fish Ciunp, 2006 CD Rich Cabins, 2007 CD
French Henry
Lori Repovich
1993, 1994 FTC Group Ixader, 1995PC Beaubien, 1996 Wnuigler, 1997-98 Horseman
(K)
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Cliailes "Rock" Rohrbachcr
1981-82Raiiger, 1983 Seasonal Registrai-, 1985 Welcome Center Manager, 1987-88 CD Phillip's
Junction, 1989 CD Balcly Tomi, 1990 CD Head of Dean, 1991 CD Cimaironcito, 1992 CD
Miner's Paik, 1993 CD Pueblano, 1994 CD French Henry, 1995CD Dean Cow, 1996 CD Clear
Creek, 1997 CD Black Mountain, 1999 CD Rich Cabins, 2001-02PSA Regional Director, 2002
CD Crooked Creek, 2004 CD Miranda, 2006& 2008 Cook Ciinarroncito
Emily Rose
2005PC Urraca, 2007PC Fish Camp
Tim "Tech Man" Rosseisen
1984 Ranger, 1985PC Cimmroncito, 1986PC Miner's Park, 1987PC Cimaironcito, 1988MR
Dam Cow, 1989 CD Dean Cow, 1990 CD Cimaironcito, 1991-1992 CD Beaubien, 1993Kanik,
1993 Healdi Lodge Chief ofSupport, 1995Healdi Lxidge Support Staff, 2002-04 PSA Regional
Director, 2005-2009 PSA National Director
Kyle Schneider
2004 Trading Post Warehouse Clerk, 2005Director of Satellite Opeiadons- Trading Post, 2006
Cook Miner's Paik, 2007LogisUcs, 2008 logistics Assistant Manager
Spencer Seim
1993 CHQ Food Senice, 1994 PC Cyjiher's Mine, 1995PC Black Mountain, 1996PC Miranda,
1997 CD Miianda, 1998 CD Pueblano, 1999 CD Black Mountain
Ixe Shaver
1985NIS, 1986Ranger, 1987PC Head of Demi, 1988-89 ConseiraUon
Healh Shellon
1992 Villa
Andrea Sprung
1992-93, 1996-98
Saia Toney
1992 Villa, 1993 PC Phillip's Juncdon, 1994-96PC Rich Cabins
ScoU Toney
1990 Rmigcr, 1991-92 Training Rmigcr, 1993 CD Ring Place, 1994 CD Cimmroncito, 1995 CD
Clem-Creek, 2005-07PSA Regional Director, 2008-09PSA Vice President-Membership
Genild "Chip" Travers (illuslralor)
2007-08 rPC Faculty
Allison Vinson
2007PCDmi Bemxl, 2008 PC Rich Cabins, 2009 CD Uriaca
Eric White
1985PC Miner's Pmk, 1986Logistics, 1987PC Miner's Park, 1988ACD Miner's Pmk
Tlarmhyowfor aXVofyour c^mtrihiAtvorwl
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TcMey of Conte4^
Breakfast
Breakfast Burritos 12
Huevos Rancheros 12
Egg in the Nest 12
Skillet Breakfast 13
Racin' Eggs 13
Souper Easy Quiche 14
Sugar High Oatmeal 14
Flapjacks 15
Honey-Apple Pancakes 15
Syrup 15
Vienna Toast 16
Cinnamon French Toast 16
Breakfast Cake 16
Real Cinnamon Rolls 17
E^-Meg Muffin 17
Breakfast-Blaked-Bagel 17
Pull-Apart Baldy Town Cinnamon Balls 18
Raisin Pie 18
Drinks
Lemonade 19
Sweet Tea 19
Phil-Mocha 19
Grapple Juice 20
Sun Tea 20
Appetizers & Dips
Government Queso 21
Easy Quesadillas 21
A n t s o n a L o g 2 1
Guacamole (Dix) 22
Guacamole (Rose) 22
Green Chili Guacamole 22
T h e D i p 2 3
M e x i c a n D i p 2 3
Chili Nachos 23
L a y e r e d Ta c o D i p 2 4
Gene Schnell's Favorite: Bean Dip 24
M u l t i - L a y e r e d M e x i c a n D i p 2 4
To r t i l l a R o U - U p s 2 5
S w e e t To r t i l l a R o l l - U p s 2 5
A p p l e S n a c k 2 5
B a c o n J a l a p e n o P o p p e r z 2 6
Sandwiches
C h e e s e S a n d w i c h S p e c t a c u l a r 2 7
Melted Cheese Sandwich 27
Avocado & Tuna Salad 27
Fr. Steve Hoffer's "Tobasco Donkey" Italian Sandwich 28
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Salads
G r i l l e d Ve g e t a b l e S a l a d 2 8
C h i l l e d S q u a s h - Z u c c h i n i S a l a d 2 9
Cucumber Salad 29
Three Bean Salad 29
Tuna Salad 30
Potato Salad 30
German Potato Salad (Rosseisen) 30
German Potato Salad (Meyer) 31
Apple Vinaigrette 31
Breads
Basic Yeasted Bread 32
Rolls 33
Cheese Biscuits 33
Basic Pizza Dough 34
Heart Attack Bread 35
Angle Biscuits 35
Garlic Toast 35
Basic Italian Bread 36
Zucchini Bread 36
Focaccia Bread 37
Navajo Fried Bread 37
Severe Oat Bread 38
Irish Soda Bread 38
Freshly Fruited Bread 39
Banana Bread (Vinson) 39
Banana Bread (Rose) 40
Apple Bread 40
Scones 41
Oatmeal Scones 41
Carrot Raisin Muffins 42
Custardy Popovers 42
Cream Cheese Muffin Puffs 43
Monkey Bread 44
Hopping Bunnies 44
Soups & Stews
Com Chowder 45
Cream of Celery Soup 45
Black Bean Soup 46
Minestrone Soup 46
Cream of Tomato Soup 47
C r e a m o f B r o c c o l i S o u p 4 7
Avocado Soup 48
Chicken Tortilla Soup 48
French Onion Soup 49
Andy's Green Chile Stew 50
Hearty Potato Soup 50
Cowboy Soup 51
Chicken Vegetable Stew with Homemade Noodles 51
Split Pea Soup 52
Nortli Country Stew 52
Homestyle Chili 53
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Texas Ranger Stew 53
Andy's Stew 54
Girl Scout Stew 54
Irish Stew 55
Miami Special Barbeque Sauce 56
Cheese Sauce 56
Italian Tomato Sauce 57
Best Ever Com Fritters 58
Baked Beans 58
Cowboy Beans 58
Special Carrots 59
ITie Enchanted Broccoli Forest 59
Sesame Asparagus 60
Avocado Enchiladas 60
S e v e n L a y e r M e a d e s s To r t i l l a P i e 6 1
Frittata 61
Dressing 62
H u s h P u p p i e s 6 2
F r u i t y R i c e 6 2
D o g B a l l S u r p r i s e 6 3
Zucchini, Corn & Potato Tacos 63
Seasoned Green Beans 63
Fried Rice 64
S p a n i s h R i c e 6 4
S w e e t / S o u r S t i r F r y 6 5
Lake Bake 65
Potato
B a t t e r D i p p e d F r i e d P o t a t o e s 6 6
Skillet French Fries 66
Sweet Potato Fries 67
S c a l l o p e d P o t a t o e s 6 7
C h e e s y P o t a t o B a k e 6 7
S a u s a g e - P o t a t o B a k e 6 8
D o m ' s C o l l e g e S t y l e P o t a t o e s 6 8
Casserole
P a t t y ' s M e x i c a n C a s s e r o l e 6 9
Com Casserole 69
Potato/Bacon/Cheese Casserole 69
Potato Casserole 70
Green Bean Casserole 70
Brian's Bean Casserole 70
Baked Corn Casserole 71
C a r r o t - C e l e r y C a s s e r o l e 7 1
Broccoli-Rice Casserole 71
S p a n i s h - R i c e C a s s e r o l e 7 2
C h i l e a n S q u a s h C a s s e r o l e 7 2
M e x i c a n P e p p e r C a s s e r o l e 7 3
H a m b u r g e r a n d P o t a t o C a s s e r o l e 7 3
Mexican/Texas Casserole 74
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Main Dishes
Pasta
Noodles Divine 74
L a s a g n a 7 5
Ve g e t a r i a n L a s a g n a 7 5
S p a g h e t t i S a u c e 7 6
B u s i a ' s S p a g h e t t i 7 6
Tortilla Italliano 76
Ute Gulch Memorial Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza Extravaganza 77
Pasta with Broccoli Sauce 77
Chicken
Garlic Honey Marinade 78
Chicken & Asparagus Enchiladas 78
Chicken Dumplings 78
Ta n g y L e m o n C h i c k e n 7 9
Southern Fried Chicken 79
Chicken Cacciatore 79
Chicken & Egg Noodles 80
Chicken Parmesean 80
Arroz con Polio 81
Hawaiian Chicken 81
Back Country Chicken Curry 81
Citrus Chicken 82
B e e f
Grandpa's Noodles 82
Hamburger Creole 83
Swedish Meatballs 83
Steak & Mushrooms 83
S t u ff e d B e l l P e p p e r s 8 4
Kit Carson Pie 84
Guadalupe Chili Pie 84
Braciole 85
Combination Burrito 85
Biscuit Pie 86
Mexican Meat Loaf 86
Meat Loaf 87
Creamy Enchiladas 87
P o r k
Pork Chops 88
Cito Vegetarian Pork Chops 88
Italian Pork Chops 89
Lemon Tomato Pork Chops 89
Apple Marinade 89
Citrus Marinade 90
Hawaiian Ham Steak 90
Cream of Mushroom Baked Pork Chops 90
Cajun Sausage Skillet 91
Red Hots with Kidney Beans 91
Country-Style Stuffed Peppers 91
Camp fire Hash 92
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Bacon
Macaroni and Whatnot 92
Bacon Explosion 93
Seafood
Trout 93
Baked Trout in Tomatoes 94
Tuna Patties 94
Cookies
C h o c o l a t e C h i p C o o k i e s ( S p r u n g ) 9 5
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Rose) 95
Poor Man's Cookies 96
Cow Chip Cookies 96
Buffalo Chip Cookies 97
Sugar Cookies 97
Peanut Butter Cookies 98
Snickerdoodles 98
Peanut Butter Swirl Bars.
Fruit Cocktail Bars
Cakes
C h o c o l a t e M o c h a F r o s t i n g 1 0 0
D u m p C a k e 1 0 0
Coca Cola Cake 100
Chocolate Sheet Cake 101
Gonzo Cake 101
F r e s h A p p l e C a k e 1 0 2
A p p l e D e s s e r t S a u c e 1 0 2
O r a n g e O a t m e a l C a k e 1 0 2
C h e r r y C h o c o l a t e C h e e s e c a k e 1 0 3
D e a t h - b y - C h o c o l a t e C a k e 1 0 4
S t i r C r a z y C a k e 1 0 4
S k i l l e t A p p l e ( o r P e a c h ) C a k e 1 0 5
B l a c k B o t t o m C u p c a k e s 1 0 5
Cobblers
Dutch Oven Cobbler 106
Mother of Invention Cobbler 106
Pies
A p p l e P i e 1 0 7
"Shoesole" 108
No Fail Pie Crust 108
Chocolate ButterscotchPie 109
Southern Chess Pie 109
Moon Pie HO
Pie Crust HO
G r a n d m a S m i t h ' s A p p l e P o t - P i e H I
C h o c o l a t e C r e a m P i e F i l l i n g H I
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