trial runs

[Microtus]

On a whim I did a first trial run tonight for some trail food, I already had dinner, so it was a snack. I followed this recipe https://www.freshoffthegrid.com/sweet-spicy-sriracha-trail-mix/ .

When it came out of the oven it was a sticky mess, and I had concerns that it wouldn't dry up and be null and void for the trail. Happy to say that was not the case and I'll end up making more but might tweak it a tad, maybe a touch of garlic and Worcestershire. My wife like it a is. It's not really spicy or really sweet, kind of mild on both counts, yet not something you just want to chow down on but rather savor and enjoy slow. This little bowl would easily last me a night around the campfire.

 

[Tryin']

That looks amazing!

 

[Microtus]

I made a second batch with a few changes. With the first batch I extended the cooking time because it wasn't drying out, subsequently it was a bit overdone. On second batch I kept it at the correct time and it worked out much better, as it dries up after you remove it from the oven and it cools down. I also added a little bit of brown sugar, a dash of Worcestershire and a little extra sriracha sauce. I really liked the first batch but this was an improvement.

Next on the list is home dehydrated pasta dishes.

 

[Jim Dodd]

Now I'm Hungry !
Thanks !
Ha, love new recipes.

Jim

 

[gumpus]

I made my second batch today using slightly less honey and making sure not to burn it (I tried to crisp up the first batch and that was a mistake although it was still gone within 24 hours). My wife and I both like it a lot and since I usually carry both nuts and pretzels on day trips this looks like a great alternative.

Thanks for posting the recipe.

 

[Odyssey]

We have a "traditional" family recipe very similar to this which has been revived in recent years, mostly because we dearly miss the generation that came before us who passed on their cookbooks. They left us with food stained hand written instructions that sons, daughters and grandkids have since twisted into wild and wonderful directions employing hot sauces, maple syrup, cumin...
Regardless of the ingredients it's always been known to us as Nuts And Bolts.

Homemade Nuts and Bolts from 'the side of the cereal box'

This is is the Homemade Nuts and Bolts recipe you have been looking for from 'the side of the cereal box' -from your childhood. This is THE ONE.

www.acanadianfoodie.com

 

[Microtus]

Oh boy here we go. Odyssey, I have to agree with you, old family recopies are the best.

This is the nuts and bolts recipe that my mom was making back in the 60's. Bacon grease and butter, what's not to like. After moving to Michigan in 2018 I would make a batch and send them to her on her birthday and Christmas. I also sent her home made German new years cakes (aka crumcakes), most people know them as pizzellies. She passed last June and now I make a batch of each to send out to other family in memory. Good stuff. The pizzelle irons are pretty darned cheap on amazon, not the quality of the tank of an iron my mom had but they serve the purpose. If anybody is interested in traditional German crumcake recepies just send me a pm.

I'm just trying different things for tripping and overnight backpacking trips. Chicken primavera is next on the list, then on to Chinese food. I'll bump the thread as I make them.

 

[gumpus]

We have a "traditional" family recipe very similar to this which has been revived in recent years, mostly because we dearly miss the generation that came before us who passed on their cookbooks. They left us with food stained hand written instructions that sons, daughters and grandkids have since twisted into wild and wonderful directions employing hot sauces, maple syrup, cumin...
Regardless of the ingredients it's always been known to us as Nuts And Bolts.

Homemade Nuts and Bolts from 'the side of the cereal box'

This is is the Homemade Nuts and Bolts recipe you have been looking for from 'the side of the cereal box' -from your childhood. This is THE ONE.

www.acanadianfoodie.com

Um, the first ingredient is a POUND of butter? The "sauce" is pure butter with a little garlic powder and celery salt? Holy heart attack Batman, I think you could substitute tree bark for pretzels and chex.