When you're stuck with little space and time, you need to find simple recipes that don't require a lot of equipment, chef's skills, or even fewer hours in the kitchen. One of our favorite meals for these moments is the one we often prepare in the great outdoors, with just a saucepan and a little fire to cook with!
Here are 5 delicious recipes for you to enjoy on board your van!
Pancakes : 20 min
Looking for a gourmet recipe to wake up your campervan mornings? Look no further! We've got a recipe for deliciously moist pancakes that will have you salivating from the moment you wake up. Easy to prepare with just a few ingredients and little equipment, this recipe is perfect for treating yourself wherever you are on the road. Get ready to feast on these pancakes, perfect for starting your adventurous day with a smile! 🥞✨
Ingredients: for 2 or 3 people
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus a little extra to grease the pan)
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Instructions
- ln a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt..
- In another bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the flour bowl and mix until just combined. Make sure you don't overmix to avoid hard pancakes
- Heat a frying pan or griddle in your campervan over medium heat. Add a little butter to lightly grease the cooking surface. .
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake into the heated pan.
- Arrange a few pieces of fresh fruit on top of each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges begin to set, then flip and cook on the other side until golden.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until you've made all the pancakes.
- Serve warm with more fresh fruit on top, maple syrup or plain yoghurt, if desired.
- Enjoy these original, fruity pancakes for a breakfast full of flavor on your campervan adventures! 🥞🍓
La brioche perdue : 25 min
If you're more the gourmet type, brioche perdue is surely for you! A delicious way to transform leftover brioche into a gourmet, comforting breakfast. Easy to prepare and deliciously tasty, this recipe will make you melt with pleasure, even with little equipment and space in your van. 🍞🥚🍯
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices brioche
- 2 eggs
- 300 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- Butter
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt until smooth.
- Dip each slice of brioche into the egg-milk mixture, making sure to soak each side thoroughly (about 2 minutes per side).
- Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the soaked brioche slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp.
- Serve the golden brioche slices with fresh fruit and, if you like, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Burrata sandwich : 30 min
Pasta cooked quickly on the stove is often the star of expedited cooking, whether at home or in a converted vehicle, especially in summer. Sometimes we dream of sandwiches, hoping they'll be as delicious as we've dreamed. Well, this one is. It features crispy pesto focaccia, pesto, burrata, mortadella, arugula and a homemade garlic confit aioli.
Ingredients
- Focaccia bread (you can substitute another type of flat bread, such as pita bread).
- Fresh basil (if you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, although the taste isn't exactly the same).
- Pesto sauce you can make with basil
- Garlic (dried or powdered will do)
- Olive oil or any other vegetable oil can be used, but olive oil brings a specific flavor to this recipe.
- Grated Parmesan or any other grated cheese you have on hand..
- Pecorino: If you can't find pecorino, you can use parmesan or any other hard cheese.
- Burrata: Fresh mozzarella or any other mozzarella can be used instead.
- Mortadella or prosciutto: You can opt for cooked ham or turkey ham if you prefer a lighter alternative.
- Tomato (cherry tomatoes cut into quarters or sun-dried tomatoes for a tasty alternative).
- Arugula or whatever type of salad you have on hand.
- Lemon (you can use cider vinegar or white wine vinegar as an alternative to the acidity of lemon).
- Salt, pepper, Espelette pepper: You can adjust the spices to suit your preferences, or use other seasonings such as paprika or chili powder.
Instructions
- Start by cutting your focaccia lengthwise into thirds, then take one piece and cut it in half. To give it a touch of crispiness, drizzle the cut side with olive oil and toast it in a frying pan until golden brown.
- Now it's time to assemble your sandwich! Generously spread a layer of garlic aioli on the bottom, add a spoonful of pesto, then arrange the slices of mortadella, the burrata delicately torn in half and a few leaves of arugula.
- Don't forget to season with a pinch of salt and pepper to bring out the flavours.
- Top with the other half of focaccia, then cut in half to share. And voilà, your gourmet sandwich is ready to devour! Bon appétit! 🥪
Quesadillas express :
Golden, crispy tortillas topped with melted cheese and a delicious combination of savory ingredients. It's a perfect recipe for those times when you're craving something quick, but also delicious and comforting. 🌮🧀
Ingredients
- 2 wheat or corn tortillas
- Grated cheese (goat, cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- Your choice of filling ingredients: diced cooked chicken, peppers cut into strips, sliced onions, leftover vegetables, etc.
- Olive oil (or melted butter) for cooking
- Salsa, sour cream, guacamole (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. .
- Place a tortilla in the preheated pan. Sprinkle grated cheese generously over the entire surface of the tortilla.
- Add your favorite filling ingredients to half the tortilla. You can opt for diced cooked chicken, colorful peppers, sweet onions or any leftover vegetables you have on hand.
- Once the ingredients are distributed, fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon. Press lightly on the quesadilla with a spatula to help seal the edges and distribute the filling. .
- Press lightly on the quesadilla with a spatula to help seal the edges and distribute the filling.
- Cook the quesadilla in the preheated pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are golden and crisp. Don't forget to turn the quesadilla halfway through cooking, to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the pan and place on a cutting board. Let it rest for a minute before cutting it into triangles with a sharp knife.
- Serve your quesadillas express hot and crispy with salsa, sour cream or guacamole for dipping.
- And that's it! You now have a delicious, quick quesadillas recipe to enjoy in style! 🧀🌮🔥
Express fruits tartlets : 30 min -
Express fruit tarts are very quick to prepare! About 15 minutes should be enough to prepare the tartlet base using ready-to-use pastry shells, or by mixing crushed cookies with melted butter.
Ingredients
- Ready-to-use tartlet bases (or if you prefer, you can use crushed dry cookies mixed with melted butter to form the base).
- Fresh, colorful seasonal fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, etc.).)
- A little powdered sugar for an optional sweet touch
- A squeeze of lemon juice for added freshness
Instructions
- Prepare your tartlet bases using either ready-made bases, or by firmly pressing a mixture of crushed dried cookies and melted butter into the bottom of small muffin tins or suitable containers.
- Cut your fruit into slices or chunks as desired.Arrange your fruit on the tartlet bases, arranging them attractively for a pleasing visual effect. .
- Arrange your fruit on the tartlet bases, arranging them attractively for a pleasing visual effect.
- Delicately drizzle lemon juice over the fruit to protect it from oxidation and to add a refreshing touch of acidity.
- Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Leave your tartlets in the fridge for around 30 minutes to set slightly.
- Enjoy these fruity little wonders as they are, or accompany them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an even more indulgent and comforting experience! !
Feast on these delicious fruit tarts, perfect for a sweet van break or to impress your guests at an impromptu dessert party! 🍓🥭🍇
With a little planning and creativity, you can concoct varied and tasty dishes using the limited space and tools of your mobile kitchen. With these tips in mind, you're ready to transform your van into a veritable gourmet kitchen and enjoy unforgettable culinary adventures on the road. .
Bon appétit !