Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Are you tired of the same old box of mac & cheese? Need a new twist on instant rice? I asked myself the same thing on a recent trip through the Colorado mountains—and thankfully, @DollarGeneral came through with the perfect trail-side pantry rescue. #sponsored
While passing through Montrose, Colorado, I stumbled on a hidden gem—Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Its views are absolutely beautiful and made for the perfect outdoor kitchen. I found a great spot, fired up my camp stove, and whipped up an elevated trail lunch worth sharing.
So what are some quick, budget-friendly ways to upgrade these classic staples without a lot of hassle? Clover Valley products helped me save money without sacrificing flavor—and honestly, I couldn’t have been happier with how these recipes turned out. Even better, I got to enjoy them in a stunning new location. One of the best parts of a road trip is discovering unexpected places to pull over, cook up something delicious, and just take it all in. Be sure to check out the full video and recipe in the link in my bio! #DollarGeneralPartner
*This recipe and many other trail-friendly recipes are available at outdooreats.com
FIND MORE RECIPES @ outdooreats.com
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Chef Corso Channel here: @chefcorso
Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: outdooreats365
Throw away your packaged meals and cook with REAL food.
Elevate your meals with Outdoor Eats.
Don’t be afraid of fresh ingredients. They aren’t as hard to use as you think.
Amazing, fast, easy recipes for backpacking, hiking, thru hiking, climbing or any outdoor activity.
All recipes:
-10 ingredients or less
-ready in 30 min or less
-as low as 4 oz/serving
-no pre prep, no dehydrating
-use easy to find ingredients
+ many dietary restriction specific recipes
Get out there and cook! We can show you how!
Get outside
Eat well
Share the tasty experience
Are you tired of the same old box of mac & cheese? Need a new twist on instant rice? I asked myself the same thing on a recent trip through the Colorado mountains—and thankfully, @DollarGeneral came through with the perfect trail-side pantry rescue. #sponsored
While passing through Montrose, Colorado, I stumbled on a hidden gem—Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Its views are absolutely beautiful and made for the perfect outdoor kitchen. I found a great spot, fired up my camp stove, and whipped up an elevated trail lunch worth sharing.
So what are some quick, budget-friendly ways to upgrade these classic staples without a lot of hassle? Clover Valley products helped me save money without sacrificing flavor—and honestly, I couldn’t have been happier with how these recipes turned out. Even better, I got to enjoy them in a stunning new location. One of the best parts of a road trip is discovering unexpected places to pull over, cook up something delicious, and just take it all in. Be sure to check out the full video and recipe in the link in my bio! #DollarGeneralPartner
*This recipe and many other trail-friendly recipes are available at outdooreats.com
FIND MORE RECIPES @ outdooreats.com
Recipes | Meals Plans | Cookbooks
Chef Corso Channel here: @chefcorso
Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: outdooreats365
Throw away your packaged meals and cook with REAL food.
Elevate your meals with Outdoor Eats.
Don’t be afraid of fresh ingredients. They aren’t as hard to use as you think.
Amazing, fast, easy recipes for backpacking, hiking, thru hiking, climbing or any outdoor activity.
All recipes:
-10 ingredients or less
-ready in 30 min or less
-as low as 4 oz/serving
-no pre prep, no dehydrating
-use easy to find ingredients
+ many dietary restriction specific recipes
Get out there and cook! We can show you how!
Get outside
Eat well
Share the tasty experience
