Campfire Salmon with Veggies and S'mores

Last weekend I was taken on my first camping trip...ever!  Despite being pretty cold, it was thoroughly enjoyable hiking through four state parks in 24 hours.  Since I am new to living outside and sleeping in a tent, I was unsure of what an actual campfire meal is supposed to be.  However, I did very little complaining when I was informed we would be dining on salmon and wine.  Not bad if you ask me!  My first camping trip could not possibly be complete without the American tradition of s'mores!!

Ingredients for salmon

2 salmon fillets
Herbs: dill, parsley, oregano
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 head broccoli, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
Artisan bread

Directions

1. Liberally sprinkle herbs on each fillet and place in aluminum foil.  Pinch the sides of the foil together to enclose the fish.
2. Chop vegetables and place in aluminum tray.  Cover top with aluminum foil.
3. Place fish and vegetables on campfire for approximately 20 minutes or until fully cooked.

4. Remove food from aluminum and enjoy with a slice of artisan bread and a Solo cup of wine!

Serves 2 people

TIPS:

- If using dry ice to keep produce cool, be sure to cover the ice with a towel to prevent the food from freezing...not to name names as to whose fault this was ;)
- Since the food was slightly frozen, our cook time will be slightly longer in comparison.
- Use an assortment of herbs and vegetables of your choosing!

Ingredients for s'mores

4 graham crackers, halved
2 large marshmallows
8 squares of chocolate
Wire hanger

Directions

1. Break graham crackers in half (4 total pieces).
2. Place 2 squares of chocolate on each graham cracker.
3. Un-wind wire hanger and pierce marshmallow onto end of hanger.

4. Continually rotate marshmallow over fire for 1-2 minutes, or until marshmallow is a light brown color.
5. Remove marshmallow from hanger and place on top of chocolate.
6. Place other half of graham cracker and chocolate on top of marshmallow forming a graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow, chocolate, graham cracker formation.
7. Enjoy the gooey, chocolaty dessert!
(first s'more picture from sunsetbayml.com)

Serves 2 people

TIPS:

- In an effort to be as health conscious as one can be with this dessert, we used dark chocolate.  However very tasty, dark chocolate does not melt as nicely as milk chocolate.
- If a greater chocolaty experience is desired, add additional squares of chocolate.

Bon appétit!