Tips for Cooking in Your RV

Sharing some great food with your friends and family is essential to having a memorable camping experience. However, when you’re in an RV, you’re sometimes limited by the constraints of a compact kitchen. You also have to deal with the fact that your stove and oven will quickly heat up your living quarters, which you don’t want to happen on a very hot day. If you’ve been worrying about how to cook while you’re camping, then these tips will ensure that you have enjoyable, nutritious, and filling meals.

Try Slow Cookers

Slow cookers are often relegated to gathering dust in the corner of the countertop or in a cabinet, but if you own one, you’ve got a head start on preparing amazing meals that take less than fifteen minutes of prep work. You can chop up ingredients and add spices in the morning before you set out driving or hiking or otherwise enjoying your day, turn the dial to simmer, and come back in the evening to find your delicious meal ready to be served.

Use Your Microwave

You can spare yourself the trouble of turning on the oven or boiling a pot of water by steaming vegetables and cooking potatoes in a microwave, in addition to preparing instant rice for a side dish. If you freeze meals ahead of time, you can quickly warm them in the microwave for hot food in no time. A quick plate of nachos can be fixed using the microwave, too.

Cook and Freeze Meals at Home

If you have the time and energy before you head out on your next RV trip, make use of your home’s spacious kitchen to prepare your family’s favorite dishes. Portion these out into containers and keep them in the freezer. Heat them in the microwave when you’re on the road. This saves you time while giving you the option of having the home-cooked food you and your family love.

Eat More Uncooked Foods

You can reduce the amount of cooking you do by preparing meals from raw or pre-prepared ingredients. Breakfast can consist of cereal or granola with yogurt or cottage cheese and fresh fruit. Lunch can be an elaborate sandwich spread, with plenty of condiments, cheese, meats, and greens to allow everyone to customize their meal to their heart’s content. Throw in some chips, cookies, and pickles and you’ve got yourself a great lunch.

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