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10 Easy Camping Recipes the Whole Family will Enjoy

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

These camping recipes are tasty, easy and fun for the whole family. Some of these recipes can be made in advance. Others can be done around the campfire. Either way, everyone will love these easy camping recipes.

1. Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast CookiesStephanie Gallagher
These hearty breakfast cookies make a great start to a day outdoors.

2. Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Strawberry Yogurt ParfaitsStephanie Gallagher
Breakfast? Snack? Dessert? You decide. These yogurt parfaits are delicious any time of day.

3. Chicken Kabobs

Chicken KabobsStephanie Gallagher
These chicken kabobs are a refreshing change from the typical camping fare. Kids can even make these chicken kabobs themselves -- just be sure to help them practice handling the skewers first.

4. Pizza Burgers

Pizza BurgersStephanie Gallagher
Everyone loves pizza and burgers. This recipe combines the two for a winning result the whole family will enjoy.

5. Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled Corn on the CobStephanie Gallagher
Everything seems to taste better when you eat it outside, and this corn on the cob is no exception. Grilled it in foil packets, this corn on the cob recipe is easy. Just be sure to use tongs to turn the corn frequently.

6. Grilled Vegetables

Grilled VegetablesStephanie Gallagher
A simple Italian salad dressing marinade adds great flavor to these tasty grilled vegetables.

7. Pasta Salad

Pasta SaladStephanie Gallagher
This pasta salad is simple to prepare, and can be done entirely in advance. Just refrigerate until ready to serve.

8. Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli Salad RecipeStephanie Gallagher
Make this broccoli salad recipe in advance, and take it with you. The combination of crunchy broccoli and almonds, sweet raisins, creamy cheese and salty bacon is amazing!

9. Watergate Salad

Watergate SaladStephanie Gallagher
This sweet and creamy salad was popular back in the '70s. You can make it in advance and bring it with you, or make it at the campground. Serve this Watergate salad as a sweet side dish or a refreshing dessert.

10. S'mores

SmoresStephanie Gallagher
Smores are classic camping food -- and for good reason: They taste awesome! To switch it up a bit, try making these smores with homemade raspberry marshmallows. Yum!

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