Cooking in the motorhome
Helpful tips for carefree camping fun
Oh, how nice it is. Finally back on the road with the motorhome. Feeling the tires on the asphalt again after weeks of the coronavirus handbrake being applied.
However, there will still be one or two restrictions along the way. Closed or fully booked restaurants will certainly accompany us on our next few trips. Cooking for ourselves is a great alternative. You avoid having to wear a face mask and can enjoy your meal in a familiar, relaxed atmosphere. Without restrictions. Except for the distance to your pitch neighbors, of course.
Have you never really cooked in your motorhome before or are you traveling in a motorhome for the first time? Then you are certainly asking yourself a crucial question. How does cooking in a motorhome actually work?
This question is easy to answer. Cooking in a motorhome works just like at home. But with minor differences.
First of all, you cook on gas, which shouldn't scare you. The hobs are lit using an electronic igniter. This makes operation child's play. Do I now have to eat ready meals from tins? Of course not. You can prepare great dishes with little effort. However, another difference to cooking in the kitchen at home is that most motorhomes are equipped with 2 hobs as standard. It is therefore better to save more elaborate dishes for after your vacation.
The equipment of motorhome kitchens naturally varies depending on the type and size of the chosen vehicle. You should therefore consider the requirements of a motorhome before renting or buying one.
Read our blog article on this: Which motorhome is right for me?
What you should definitely bear in mind!
The most important thing when cooking in a motorhome is cleanliness and order. As the space available is quite limited, chaos can quickly ensue if this is not observed.
You should therefore make sure that the work surfaces are kept clean while cooking. Even dropped vegetables should be picked up quickly and disposed of in the bin. This is particularly important to avoid annoying vermin. You should also use as few utensils as possible for cooking, which will also reduce the amount of washing up. You should do this immediately after the meal and put the dishes away safely in the cupboard after drying.
What kitchen equipment is important when cooking in a motorhome?
Of course, only everyone can answer this question for themselves, as everyone has their own preferences. If you like to use cooking tweezers for cooking and frying, you shouldn't do without them. You don't have to limit yourself on vacation, just adapt a little.
To save additional space, a universal lid for pans and pots can be used. This practical helper is available in different sizes and materials. You can do without a pasta strainer if you drain the pasta water using the pot lid. Simply open the lid slightly and pour off the water. The lid can be held in place with a tea towel.
When packing, you should generally pay attention to which utensils can be used more than once. A cooking pot can quickly become a salad bowl.
You should also be aware that good tableware for everyday use is not necessarily suitable for a camping trip. Special camping tableware is ideal for this. This is lighter and unbreakable. But you don't have to compromise on design. Melamine tableware is available in all kinds of designs, shapes and colors. So you can even drive on bumpy roads without expecting a pile of broken glass. And after your camping trip, it can of course also be used at any garden party.
What you should not do without:
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Saucepan with lid
- Pan with lid
- Can opener
- Bottle opener / corkscrew
- Plates, bowls and cutlery
- Salad bowl (or use the cooking pot)
- Cooking spoon and spatula
- Tupperware for leftovers
- Kitchen towel
- Coaster
- Washing up liquid
- Sponge
Which foods are suitable for cooking in a motorhome?
Of course, your own taste is also important here. Just because it's easy doesn't mean your stockpile has to consist exclusively of canned ravioli. You can make a normal stockpile, but you should bear a few things in mind. Let yourself be inspired by regional recipes - not just when cooking in your motorhome - and try something new.
It is particularly important that the food has certain properties.
These include long shelf life, easy storage and multiple uses.
When it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables, you should buy regional produce from the weekly market. It is better to buy smaller quantities and process them directly and, above all, fresh.
In addition, choose dishes that also taste good reheated or make a good side dish for the following day. Potatoes can be made into a hearty farmer's breakfast with bacon and egg the next morning.
To prevent cans and packaging from sliding around during the journey, food should be stowed in baskets or plastic boxes. Sponges and tea towels can be used to fill in the gaps.
The ultimate grocery list:
- Oil: For frying and refining dishes.
- Onions and garlic: the basis for all dishes.
- Spices and spice pastes: for that certain spice.
- Noodles: The must-have in every camping kitchen.
- Rice: Stores well and is a great alternative to pasta.
- Potatoes: the all-rounder in the kitchen. And great for storage.
- Instant couscous: The quick preparation is ideal for on the go.
- Canned tomatoes: The perfect accompaniment to pasta.
- Flour: For delicious pancakes.
- Baking powder: Can be used against ants or for baking.
- Great canned food: corn, chickpeas, kidney beans, etc. are great for storing and are really filling.
- Pesto: The perfect accompaniment to tortellini or simply to baguette and cheese.
- Fresh fruit: Firm fruit varieties such as apples and pears are suitable here. The long shelf life speaks for itself.
- Seasonal vegetables: always fresh from the regional weekly market.
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Cooking in the motorhome - with the Ahorn Camp recipe ideas.
One-pot macaroni with salmon
Ingredients:
- Onion / garlic
- Olive oil
- 2 tins of tomato pieces
- ½ L water
- 400g macaroni (or other short pasta)
- 500g salmon fillet
Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté with the oil in a large pan.
Add the canned tomato pieces and ½ liter of water. Now add the pasta and bring to the boil. Stir occasionally. Finely dice the salmon and fold into the pasta. Continue to simmer for approx. 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with spices such as salt, pepper or chili powder. When the pasta is firm to the bite, it can be served. Finally, a little grated Parmesan cheese can be added to the pasta.
Chicken curry with rice
Ingredients:
- Onion / garlic
- Olive oil
- Chicken breast (1 per person)
- 1 tin of chickpeas
- 1 tin of coconut milk
- Curry paste
- Broccoli
Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté with the oil in a large pan.
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and fry. Season with a teaspoon of curry paste and salt/pepper. Now add the broccoli florets and chickpeas. Deglaze with the coconut milk and a little more water if necessary. Now add a cup of rice and simmer everything together until the rice is cooked. It is best to cover the pan with a lid.
Couscous pan with feta cheese
Ingredients:
- Onion / garlic
- Olive oil
- Instant couscous
- 1-2 zucchinis
- 1-2 peppers
- 1 packet of feta cheese
Place the desired amount of couscous in a bowl. Bring the water to the boil in a pan and pour over the couscous (prepare according to the packet instructions). Cover with a lid and set aside.
Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté in a large pan with the oil.
Chop the zucchinis and peppers (or other seasonal vegetables) and sauté in the pan. When the vegetables are cooked, add the swollen couscous. Depending on your preference, season with spices such as salt (not too much, as the feta cheese is usually marinated in brine), pepper or curry.
The pan-fried dish is refined with delicious feta cheese. Simply cut it into small pieces and sprinkle over the dish.
Leftover tip: If you have any couscous left, simply enjoy it as a salad the next day. Fresh tomatoes and some rocket go perfectly with it.
You can also find great one-pot recipes on delicious.com
Now nothing stands in the way of your motorhome adventure.
We hope you enjoy cooking and bon appétit!
