Simple Meal Ideas For Motorhome Cooking

Say goodbye to pre-packaged sandwiches and instant noodles; here are some speedy, simple, and scrumptious meal suggestions tailored for camping adventures. 

When you’re cruising in your motorhome or camper, chances are kitchen space is at a premium. You might not have all your favourite cooking gear, and forget about using an oven (unless you’re in a swanky RV).

But fear not! Your meals can still be amazing, if not better! If you’re on the hunt for camping meal inspiration, you’ve come to the right spot.

The finest camping recipes call for minimal ingredients and cleanup. That’s why we’ve put together this list of our top meal picks suitable for a two-burner gas stove, BBQ, campfire, or portable stove.

No matter your setup, we’ve got meal suggestions that’ll please everyone – even the fussiest of eaters.

What’s on the menu?

Breakfast

Two-ingredient banana pancakes

No-cook overnight oats

French toast

Vegetarian

No-oven pizza

Campfire-baked sweet potatoes

One-pot pesto pasta

Meat & Fish

Chicken and veg skewers

Fish tacos and charred sweetcorn salsa

Grilled prawn foil packets

Dessert

Strawberry and marshmallow skewers

Campfire popcorn

S’mores

Two-ingredient banana pancakes

Ingredients and directions (for 1-2 servings):

One ripe banana

Two eggs

Oil for frying

Handful of oats (optional)

Baking powder (optional)

Making pancakes on the go couldn’t be easier. Simply mash the banana and mix it with two eggs. Fry the pancakes until golden brown, and top them with your preferred toppings. We recommend fruit and yoghurt, honey, or maple syrup.

To make your pancakes chunkier, add a handful of oats and some baking powder for lightness.

No-cook overnight oats

Ingredients and directions (for one serving):

½ cup oats

½ cup liquid: milk, oat milk (or other milk alternative), or fruit juice

2 tsp chia seeds

Optional toppings:

Honey

Peanut butter

Cinnamon

Cocoa powder

Yoghurt

Sliced banana

Berries

Nuts and seeds

This healthy breakfast requires no cooking, no mess, and no fuss. Simply mix your oats, liquid, and chia seeds in a jar or container the night before and enjoy them cold the following day.

There are countless variations to try, but we love ours with oat milk and added banana and peanut butter. Creamy, filling, and delicious!

French toast

Ingredients and directions (for four servings):

Four slices of thick bread

Two eggs

½ cup of milk

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp butter

Optional Toppings:

Berries

Bacon

Maple syrup

This sweet treat will be a hit with the whole family. These fluffy slices of goodness are easy to make, requiring just one bowl and one frying pan.

Mix your eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt batter. Melt a quarter of the butter in your frying pan. Dip a slice of bread in the batter, ensuring it soaks up plenty of liquid, then fry for about 3 minutes on each side. Repeat for all four slices!

Top with berries, maple syrup (and bacon if you feel indulgent). Enjoy!

Vegetarian camping pizza

Ingredients and directions (for two small pizzas):

225g self-raising flour

3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for frying

6 tbsp warm water

For the toppings:

Drizzle of olive oil

One sliced onion

Three diced garlic cloves

250g cherry tomatoes

4 tbsp tomato passata

Fresh basil leaves

Salt and pepper

Sliced mozzarella

No oven? Don’t worry! You can still enjoy a pizza when travelling in your motorhome or camper. If you have a frying pan and stove, you’re all set.

Start by making the pizza sauce. Fry a drizzle of oil with the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and passata (or a tin of good-quality tomatoes). Simmer for 5-10 minutes before adding the basil, salt, and pepper, and allow to cool.

Now for the dough. Mix the flour, olive oil, and warm water to make a soft dough. Lightly flour a surface or chopping board and divide the dough into two balls. Roll out each ball into a small circle.

You must cook one pizza at a time with only one frying pan. Heat a drizzle of olive oil and fry the pizza base for 8-10 minutes until the bottom is golden.

Turn up the heat, add the pizza sauce and mozzarella, and serve once the cheese has melted. Buon appetito!

Campfire-baked sweet potatoes

Ingredients and directions (for four servings):

Four sweet potatoes or potatoes

Olive oil

Salt

Optional toppings:

Bean chili

Baked beans

Grated cheese

Coleslaw

Butter

Cooking potatoes or sweet potatoes over a campfire is a warming delight. Gather the family around the fire for quality time and a delicious dinner.

Rub olive oil and salt over the potato skins and wrap each in foil. Place the potatoes in the embers of your fire. Let them bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Carefully remove the potatoes, slice them open, and fill them with your favourite toppings.

One-pot pesto pasta

Ingredients and directions (for four servings):

Pasta (75g per person)

Broccoli

A few handfuls of spinach

2-3 tbsp of pesto from a jar

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Grated parmesan

Mayonnaise or plain yoghurt(optional)

Pesto pasta is a simple but tasty meal you can make whilst camping. One of the main benefits is that you only need one pot to make it.

Boil your pasta as per the instructions on the packet. Add broccoli when there are a few minutes to go. Drain the pasta and broccoli and stir in your spinach until it starts to wilt.

Add the pesto and a glug of olive oil and stir through the pasta. Want to make your pesto pasta extra creamy? Simply add a big squeeze of mayonnaise.

Perfect with a topping of grated parmesan.

Chicken and veg skewers

Ingredients and directions (for four servings):

Four chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes

One red onion chopped into small chunks

One sliced courgette

One sliced pepper

Button mushrooms

Salt, pepper, and a sauce of your choice

Optional extras:

Chunky bread and butter

Campfire baked potatoes (see above)

Thread a slice of pepper, a button mushroom, a slice of courgette, and a few pieces of red onion onto your skewer, with a chunk of chicken between each layer.

. Repeat until you run out of chicken and veg.

Place your skewers on a BBQ or over the embers of your campfire. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, turning when each side starts to char. Add salt and pepper and serve with ketchup, mayo, or BBQ sauce.

Make sure the chicken is cooked through before eating.

Try this recipe with red onion, pineapple chunks, or any other vegetable combinations you fancy.

Fish tacos

Ingredients and directions (for two servings):

Two fillets of white fish

One lime

1 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle for the salsa

Salt and pepper

1 tsp chilli powder

½ tsp cumin

One tin of sweetcorn

One spring onion chopped

One medium tomato-diced

Six small tortillas or hard taco shells

Chopped lettuce

Grated cheese

Hot sauce

This recipe has a few more steps and ingredients than the others, but it’s worth the effort. These tacos are fresh, zesty, and packed with flavour.

For the fish: Mix the juice of half a lime, 1 tbsp of olive oil, chilli powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the fish in the lime mixture, cover in foil, and grill on the BBQ for 5 minutes on each side. Once cooked, set aside.

For the salsa: Drain your sweetcorn and fry in a large saucepan until charred. Add your charred sweetcorn, tomato, spring onion, and the juice and zest of half a lime in a bowl. Add a drizzle of oil and salt and pepper.

Warm your tortillas or taco shells over the BBQ for the finishing touches. Fill with lettuce, corn salsa, and baked fish, and top with grated cheese and hot sauce.

A staple meal for any trip!

Grilled prawn foil packets

Ingredients and directions (for four servings):

Raw king prawns (4-5 per person)

Two corn on the cobs cut into quarters

500g baby potatoes chopped in half

Sliced courgette

Sliced red pepper

Sliced smoked sausage

Two diced garlic cloves

2 tbsp olive oil

One lemon cut into thin slices

4 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper

Here’s another recipe with minimal cleanup. All the ingredients are cooked together in foil over a BBQ or campfire embers and can be eaten straight from the packet.

Cut four pieces of heavy-duty foil and divide your prawns, veg, garlic, sausage, and potatoes between them. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix your ingredients. Top each mixture with a few lemon slices and a tbsp of butter.

Fold your parcels and scrunch the edges to prevent anything from escaping. Place them on your BBQ or embers for 15-20 minutes. Check the potatoes are soft and the prawns are pink throughout before eating. Enjoy!

Marshmallow and strawberry skewers

Ingredients and directions:

Marshmallows

Strawberries

Optional toppings:

Chocolate/caramel sauce

Crushed hazelnuts

Crushed biscuits

Thread marshmallows and strawberries onto skewers and hold over a campfire or gas stove until the marshmallows turn golden brown.

These are delicious on their own. However, drizzle them with sweet sauce and sprinkle them with hazelnuts or crushed biscuits for added crunch to take them to the next level.

campfire popcorn

Ingredients and directions:

¼ cup popcorn kernels

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Optional toppings (sweet, salty, or both!):

Salt

Garlic powder

Sugar

Maple syrup

Chocolate sauce

Cinnamon

Toss the kernels in oil and place them into a foil tin. Cover tightly with aluminium foil, but leave room for kernels to pop!

Place the foil parcel on the campfire or stove and use tongs to shake it until the popping stops gently. This should take a couple of minutes.

Now it’s time to decide if you’re team salty or team sweet (or both) which will you choose? Top with your toppings of choice and enjoy.

S’mores

Ingredients and directions:

Graham crackers or biscuits of your choice

Marshmallows

Thin chocolate

Is it a camping trip without S’mores? Initially made in America with Graham crackers, but any plain biscuit will do. This gooey campfire treat has been around for over 100 years, and for good reason—it’s incredible!

Layer a couple of squares of thin chocolate on top of your biscuit. Toast your marshmallow over the campfire until it is gooey and golden. Sandwich the marshmallow between your chocolate biscuit and another biscuit on top and squeeze together to remove the skewer.

A sweet treat which will leave you wanting more.

Camping Meals Sorted

Now that you have our comprehensive list of motorhome meal ideas, there’s no reason for boring meals on your next outdoor adventure. Whether you’re travelling in a motorhome, camper, or RV, you can indulge in delicious meals every evening with minimal fuss.

Did we overlook something? We’d love to hear from you and discover some fantastic camping food ideas – and don’t forget to share some photos for proof!

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