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Tasty Pre-Made Camping Meals For Your Next Trip

Make a biiiig batch of this vegetarian chili, and freeze half of it for your next camping adventure. When your tent is set up and you're ready for dinner, simply reheat the chili over the campfire or grill, add your favorite toppings, and dig in. (via Brit + Co)

If you thought homemade pizza was incompatible with campground cooking, this gooey pie will change your mind. All you need for this pizza is pre-made dough, a skillet, and the will to live cheesily. (via Brit + Co)

Pack a can of peach filling and chilled biscuit dough in a cooler, and heat it to sweet bubbly excellence over the campfire. With this easy make-ahead recipe, fireside dessert is taken care of in a jiffy. (via Brit + Co)

Vegetarians can still enjoy the meaty taste of barbecue with these well-seasoned black bean tacos, heated on a grill for *maximum* smokiness. (via Brit + Co)

Camp squad can't agree on chicken v. pizza? Settle that heated debate with this make-ahead casserole, filled with chicken breast, tomato sauce, and three kinds of cheese – yes, three! 😋 (via Brit + Co)

These skewers actually benefit from being made in advance; they'll have extra time to soak up the savory-sweet marinade while you're on your way to camp. (via Brit + Co)

Satisfy those end-of-day dessert cravings with this resourceful crisp, made with an oatmeal-brown-sugar base. We're salivating over this make-ahead camping meal already. (via Brit + Co)

There's a fair amount of advance prep for these burgers, but when you bite into the flavorful patties after a full day, the make-ahead camp meal planning will have been *well* worth it. Just make sure to pack the toppings separately and keep 'em cool. (via Brit + Co)

Recap the day's adventures around the campfire with hearty bowls of chili. This meat-free version made with sweet potatoes and black beans is a *super* easy make-ahead camping meal – and it reheats in no time. (via Brit + Co)

Don't forget to bring lots of crusty bread to accompany this slightly spicy soup, which is swimming with potato pieces, lima beans, and vegan sausage. Traveling with a leakproof container will preserve this meal's freshness and flavor. (via Brit + Co)

If you're somewhat challenged when it comes to starting a campfire, have no fear. This budget-friendly vegetarian meal comes together in minutes, no heat necessary. (via Brit + Co)

Pack your burrito bowl components in separate containers to avoid sogginess, then reheat the rice, beans, and jackfruit at camp before serving this delicious *and* nutritious make-ahead meal. (via Brit + Co)

Thyme-flavored three-cheese pasta is so cozy, you'll be tempted to eat it while curled up in your sleeping bag. (via Brit + Co)

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Get your daily serving of fruit in the form of dessert with these cinnamon-sugary foil packets. While you fire up the skewers, put your friend on jar-shaking duty to make the whipped cream. (via Brit + Co)

Whether you use it to sop up some chili, or slather it with honey butter for breakfast, slightly sweet cornbread is always a nice camping meal treat. Pre-portioned muffins mean you don't have to bother slicing cornbread at camp. (via Brit + Co)

Camping with a sophisticate? Show them you know about fine cheeses with this yummy frittata, which looks and tastes fancy, but really has just five ingredients and only requires that you don't burn it. (via Brit + Co)

Cook and stuff these sweet potatoes ahead of time, wrap them in foil, then let them become molten goodness over the campside stovetop. (via Brit + Co)

Omit the bananas, and these campfire cones become a decadent make-ahead dessert. Stuff small sugar cones with your favorite blend of chocolate candies and marshmallows, then wrap in foil. Place them over the campfire at the end of the night for a few minutes, until the candy inside is gooey and melted! (via Brit + Co)

Instant noodles are a backpacking staple, but it gets better. Prep some mason jars of noodles, veggies, and seasonings at home, then fill with boiling water from your campfire kettle when you're ready to eat. (via Brit + Co)

Spare yourself the trouble of stoking a fire in the morning by bringing a no-heat breakfast with you. A blend of oats, banana, pineapple, and mango breakfast cookies, dotted with white chocolate chips, will energize you for a busy day outdoors! (via Brit + Co)

This particular homemade bread calls for weaving fig and cheddar into the dough, but you can go with whatever preserves and cheese you love together. Serve this with butter in the morning for breakfast, or as a side for supper. (via Brit + Co)

Marinate chopped peppers, onions, and potatoes in your favorite seasonings. Combine the mixture with sliced vegetarian sausages when you reach your campsite, then wrap in foil and cook until steamy and *a little* browned at the edges. (via Brit + Co)

Individual chicken breasts are cooked atop mounds of Dijon-mustardy, lemony, herby red potatoes. Each camper gets their own chicken packet with this make-ahead camping meal, and there are no plates to wash. Score! (via Damn Delicious)

Make your camping meal an ode to the South with this cheesy mac that's studded with peppers and crispy bacon. (via Pizzazzerie)

Eggs, cheese, and bacon (or sausage!) tucked into a warm English muffin is *just* the combination to fuel you for the day's adventures. Simply pre-assemble and reheat on site. (via The Cozy Cook)

There's nothing quite like the smoky aroma of sausages wafting off a hot grill. Fold yours into a hot dog bun, or eat it right off the skewer. (via A Fork's Tale)

Go the lazy-yet-tasty route with pre-made hash browns, salty ham, and a healthy handful of cheddar. Add a fried egg on top of each finished pouch for *extra* sustenance. (via Damn Delicious)

Gather around the campfire with a skillet full of crispy tortilla chips, piled high with tender steak, rich queso, and chopped veggies that you brilliantly prepped ahead of time. (via What's Gaby Cooking)

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Wake up your tent-mates in the tenderest way possible, with the aroma of gently reheating tortilla chips, jalapeños, and cheeeeese. (via Kitschen Cat)

Leafy salads aren't... the best choice when camping. They just don't hold up well over time. Instead, make a salad full of crunchy veggies, herbs, and chickpeas that won't wilt in the cooler. (via My Food Story)

Whip up a batch of breakfast burritos to take on your next excursion. Move them from freezer to cooler, then heat up in the morning over your fire or grill. (via Unsophisticook)

Few things are more comforting than a hot pot on a campfire. You can make this bite *completely* ahead of time, or prep the ingredients and cook it at camp. (via Lavender & Lovage)

Dinner's just *not* complete without a little something sweet, so what better way to satisfy a dessert craving than this easy blueberry crisp made with granola, sugar packets, and dried blueberries? (via Fresh Off The Grid)

If you make the filling of these crispy 'dillas ahead of time, you only need to assemble and griddle them at the campsite. Bonus points to this recipe for being vegetarian! (via Tabitha Talks Food)

If you thought pizza was incompatible with camp cooking, color you wrong. Prepare your dough and toppings at home, pack your trusty skillet, and give it a try. After the initial fry over the campfire, add your toppings and continue cooking until the pizza's nice and melty. (via Pinch Of Yum)

This vegan-ized skillet packs plenty of pre-hike fuel with white beans in place of chicken, plus some crunchy peanuts. (via Full Of Plants)

Bloody Good Cheesecake

Red velvet cheesecake serves as the bloody base for this massacre. The dripping blood is a frightening mixture of corn syrup, red food coloring and cornstarch… Or is it? Make sure you start the cheesecake a day in advance so it has plenty of time to chill. (via Sugar Dish)

Chocolate-Dipped Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

Enlist the help of a few kids and these candy corns will basically make themselves. When stored in an airtight container they’ll keep for several days… If you can keep everyone out of them. (via Pint-Sized Treasures)

Halloween Bundt Cake

Thanks to boxed cake mix, this cake isn’t nearly as difficult to make as it looks. The fun part is getting messy with icing and sprinkles to create your own Halloween masterpiece. (via Love Bakes Good Cakes)

Chocolate and Caramel Apples

Why would you spend a fortune on gourmet chocolate apples when you can easily make your own? Decorate each one with different toppings and prepare for people to fight over them. (via Hey Modest Marce)

Creepy Jello Cups

Jello is the ultimate make-ahead treat because it can last for ages in the fridge without changing. Pro tip: Definitely turn these into creepy Jello shots for an adults-only party. (via From Brazil to You)

Halloween Trail Mix

No good Halloween party is complete without a snack mix. Combine all of the components way before guests arrive and try your best not to pick out all of the good stuff. (via The House of Hendrix)

Pumpkin Slice and Bake Cookies

Slice and bake cookies are a must during any holiday. If you decide to make your own, you can freeze them and then slice off however many you need at a time. (via My Name is Yeh)

Halloween Candy Saltine Bark

Break into your Halloween candy early to top this sweet and salty bark. It’s quick, it’s delicious and you don’t have to wait until the last moment to fix it. (via The Blonde Buckeye)

Pretzel Pumpkins

Instead of handing out the same old candy every year, make these pretzel pumpkins to give to trick or treaters. Pre-package them in baggies and they’re ready to distribute on Halloween. (via Candy)

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip

Halloween kicks off pumpkin pie season, so it’s only fitting that you represent at your party. Serve this cheesecake dip in a hollowed baking pumpkin alongside Biscoff cookies for the ultimate dunking experience. (via A Night Owl)

Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones

These scary and delicious bones can be made up to the baking point and then frozen. When you’re ready, just pop them in the oven and serve with your favorite blood — er, marinara. (via Just a Taste)

Shredded Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Even if you’re just having a chill Halloween at home, you have to celebrate a little bit. Turn your mundane dinner into a festive pumpkin by carving a jack-o’-lantern face in an orange bell pepper. (via Everyday Jenny)

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

It's amazing what you can do with a few marshmallows and googly eye sprinkles. This no-bake recipe is perfect if you're the last-minute friend who doesn't care about putting a lot of energy into prep work. (via Amanda Wilens)

Homemade Black Sesame Pop-Tarts

Put a fun twist on pop-tarts with this homemade black sesame recipe. Pop-tarts are a quick and memorable breakfast treat but this mummified version makes them perfect for your Halloween party. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Black Cocoa Halloween Layer Cake

At first glance, a black cake may not look appetizing but it's more delicious than you could ever imagine. Since it's tedious to make, it qualifies as a make-ahead Halloween treat but the end result is *so* worth it. Just look at the cute little ghost frosting! (via Barley and Sage)

Halloween Snack Board

It's time to make a charcuterie board for Halloween! You can create a mix of popcorn, carrots, gummy worms, 'ghost' pretzels and more! (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes

How cute are these Halloween witch hat cupcakes? We love that they're only made with 5-ingredients!

(via Kathryn's Kitchen Blog)

Spooky Halloween Pretzels

If you're looking for another option to add to your Halloween snack board, try making these spooky Halloween pretzels. All you need is melted white chocolate, oreos, candy eyes, chocolate candy melts, black licorice and pretzels. If you want, add fall-colored M&Ms to create a nose for your spooky owl creation. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Loaded Halloween Cream Cheese Brownies

Ever thought about eating orange cream cheese? Well - thanks to this recipe - you won't be able to stop thinking about it once you make these loaded Halloween brownies! (via Averie Cooks)

As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

Watch Mariska Hargitay's Full Speech Here

Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!