Cinnamon buns

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Cinnamon buns
cinnamon rolls

Cinnamon buns

Vegetarian
If you have an oven in your van, this cinnamon recipe will not disappoint. Imagine the delectable smells drifting through your tiny home! These would be possible in the Omnia oven too if you don't have an oven.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Proving time 2 hours
Course Baking
Servings 12
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the buns

  • 600 g Strong white bread flour
  • 14 g Active dried yeast
  • 74 g Caster sugar
  • 90 g Unsalted butter
  • 275 ml Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 Large egg

For the filling

  • 45 g Butter
  • 175 g Light brown sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp Cinnamon

For the topping

  • 250 g Icing sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar and yeast.
  • Dice the butter and gently rub into the flour mix until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Heat the milk gently. Then add the milk, vanilla and whisked egg into the bowl with the ‘breadcrumbs’.
  • Bring together and knead for 7-10 minutes until stretchy (the dough springs back when you push it).
  • Cover in an oiled bowl for 1-2 hours.
  • Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Leave for now
  • Get your dough and roll it into a rectangle, approximately 50x30cm in size.
  • Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle generously with the sugar and cinnamon mix.
  • Roll long side to long side and cut into 12.
  • Get your dish (approx. 30x24cm) and place your rolls spiral facing upwards in four rows of three. Gently press down on each roll with a spatula.
  • Cover in the baking tray and leave to prove for one hour.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180ºC/350ºF/ Gas Mark 4 or until golden brown.
  • Once cool, whisk together the vanilla, icing sugar and water. Drizzle generously over the top, especially in between rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 254IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Cake, cakes, oven, sweet
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Sausage and Apple pasties

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Sausage and Apple pasties

If you have an oven in your van or motorhome, these sausage and apple pasties are a must bake!

vanlife-Sausage and Apple pasties

Sausage and Apple pasties

Meat Based
A moreish, hearty meal for those on the go. This was one of my favourite bakes – simple to make, full of flavour and great for when you’re out and about. You can use readymade shortcrust pastry instead of making your own if you wish.
5 from 1 vote
Family friendly
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Baking
Servings 6
Diet Meat Based

Ingredients
  

For the pastry

  • 250 g Butter
  • 500 g Plain flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 tbsp cold water
  • 1 Egg to brush over pastry

For the filling

  • 300 g Pork sausages
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Carrot
  • 100 g Butternut squash
  • 1 Small apple
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the pastry

  • Dice the butter and rub into the flour with a pinch of salt using your fingertips, then blend in 6 tbsp cold water to make a firm dough. Cut equally into 6, then chill for 20 mins.
  • Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/ Gas Mark 4.

For the filling

  • Make a slit into each sausage and remove the meat. Place into a large bowl with the onion, carrot, butternut squash, apple and seasoning. Combine together.
  • Roll out the pastry and use a bowl to cut it into rounds of about 15cm in diameter.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry with the whisked egg. Place a spoonful of the mixture into the centre and lift each side of the pastry to contain it.
  • Press the edges together to seal at the top and pinch the pastry to make a crimp pattern. Repeat, making about 6 large pasties.
  • Place on a non-stick tray and brush the edges (not the crimp as this will burn too quickly) with beaten egg.
  • Cook in a preheated oven for about 40- 45 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 799kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 18gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 614mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4605IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 5mg
Keyword intermediate, meat, oven, pasty, picnic, sausage
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Dirty brownies

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Dirty brownies

These dirty brownies are the ultimate indulgence. What’s dirty about these brownies we hear you ask? Firstly they are pure unadulterated filth, in the best possible way. Chocolate biscuit base with a brownie top, chocolate overload. Secondly, your van kitchen may be a bit dirty after measuring and baking these beauts, but it is totally worth it.

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Dirty brownies

montytheford
Vegetarian
These super-indulgent brownies are easy to make, look incredible and taste even better. Reserved only for those who have a serious sweet tooth! Best served warmed up with vanilla ice-cream.
5 from 1 vote
Family friendly
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Servings 16
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Fridge

Ingredients
  

For the biscuit layer

  • 115 g Unsalted butter
  • 125 g Light brown sugar
  • 1 Medium egg
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 225 g Plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 150 g Milk chocolate chips
  • 1 pack Oreos

For the brownie layer

  • 100 g Unsalted butter
  • 100 g Dark chocolate
  • 2 Medium eggs
  • 140 g Caster sugar
  • 50 g Plain flour
  • 25 g Cocoa powder
  • 150 g Milk chocolate chips

Instructions
 

For the biscuit layer

  • Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • Slowly add the flour, bicarbonate, cornflour, salt and cornflour. Beat until a cookie dough forms.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and press the mixture into a lined baking tray. Freeze (or chill) for at least 20 minutes.
  • After chilling, cover the biscuit layer with oreos (a sawing motion with a knife helps to cut them in half)
  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/ Gas Mark 4.

For the brownie layer

  • Slowly melt your butter and dark chocolate together.
  • Whisk together the eggs and sugar into a thick mousse like mixture. Then fold in the chocolate mix.
  • Add in the flour and cocoa powder.
  • Carefully add the chocolate chips into the mixture, then pour over the oreo layer.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until there is only a slight wobble in the middle when moving the tray.
  • Cool before cutting up (I put mine in the fridge to help them firm up first).

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 383IUCalcium: 43mgIron: 5mg
Keyword brownies, chocolate, dessert, dutch oven, intermediate, sweet, vegetarian
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Walleye lettuce wraps

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Walleye lettuce wraps

vanlife-Walleye lettuce wraps

Walleye lettuce wraps

TheBeardedVan
Pescatarian
Super fresh & super tasty! What better way to enjoy your catch of the day by frying it up and serving with some fresh salad.
5 from 1 vote
One-pan - Open fire - Stove top meal
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Prep Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 2
Diet Pescatarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the coleslaw

  • 1/2 Cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Sugar / stevia

To serve

  • 1 Walleye Cut into bitesize chunks
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Lime to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Go to Lake Erie and catch walleye. Then clean. Wash and crisp Buttercrunch lettuce.
  • Mix the coleslaw ingredients and let sit for a few hours to let the flavors blend.
  • Have your cast iron skillet on medium heat
  • Fry the walleye until golden brown. Sharon likes hers crispy and Anthony likes his softer
  • Add coleslaw to lettuce leaves
  • Add small slices of avocado
  • Top with your delicious fish
  • Spritz a tiny squeeze of lime over all of it.

Notes

Walleye is a firmer fish so it holds up well for tacos and wraps.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 943mgFiber: 14gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 104mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Fish, one pan, salad, summer
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Blackened Crappie salad

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Blackened Crappie salad

If you love to fish then this blackened crappie salad could be an ideal meal for you. Super quick to cook, and refreshing with a salad.

blackened crappie salad

Blackened Crappie salad

TheBeardedVan
Pescatarian
A crappie is a North American freshwater fish, and taste best when caught and cooked fresh! Especially in this salad
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal – One-pan – Open fire – Quick cook – Solo travel – Stove top meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch
Servings 2
Diet Pescatarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the crappie

  • 2 Crappie
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dried onions
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the salad

  • 1 bag Salad leaves or lettuce heads if preferred
  • 1 Red onion
  • 100 g Mushrooms
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 handful Cilantro
  • 1/2 Lime juice

Instructions
 

  • catch crappie in a clean lake.
  • Mix spices onto a plate. Season the fish on both sides. Add 2 tbsp of butter and melt in a cast iron skillet. Over medium heat, sear the fish on each side for about 3-4 to four minutes.
  • To make the salad we like a mixture of butter crunch and romaine lettuce. Top with sliced red onion, mushrooms, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Remove the fish from the heat, leave it resting in the pan for a minute or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 789mgPotassium: 1409mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1539IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, Fish, fishing, quick, Simple, summer
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Loaded Chorizo Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Aioli. Margarita flavored watermelon for dessert

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Loaded Chorizo Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Aioli. Margarita flavored watermelon for dessert

Loaded Chorizo Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Aioli. Margarita flavored watermelon for dessert

Meat Based
This is a great meal that we made over Memorial Day weekend while family camping. Recipe by Anthony’s sister Monica Naude
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Course Dessert
Servings 1
Diet Meat Based

Ingredients
  

  • For the burgers
  • 2 lb Grass fed burger
  • 1 lb Chorizo
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • For the fries
  • 6 Sweet potatoes
  • Oil Avocado
  • Salt & pepper
  • Chilli powder
  • Dip for
  • 4 Mayonnaise
  • 4 Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 Maple syrup
  • For the margarita watermelon
  • 1 Watermelon
  • 1 Lime
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Burgers Whisk together eggs and seasonings. Add chorizo to the burger meat.
  • Add the eggs to meat mixture
  • Mix â…“ cup with hands and form patties.
  • Put a small dent in each. That will keep them from getting so fat in the middle.
  • For best flavor grill over a campfire until done the way you like them.
  • Top with: Fried eggs. We love to leave a little yolk in the middle so it runs out over the burger when you eat it. Sliced avocado.
  • Fries Clean the sweet potatoes, leave peeling.
  • Cut lengthwise
  • Coat with avocado oil
  • Season with Salt pepper chili powder
  • Lay single layer
  • Roast on a cast iron skillet till the middle is soft and the sides have crispy edges.
  • We like our edges charred.
  • Dip for sweet potatoes
  • Mix all ingredients together
  • Margarita flavored Watermelon
  • Slice the watermelon into wedges
  • Roll one lime.
  • Zest one lime, set aside
  • Juice the lime
  • Spritz lime juice over watermelon
  • Mix salt and lime zest (equal amounts) and muddle together.
  • To finish, sprinkle the desired amount on top of watermelon
Keyword bbq, fruit, Outdoor, party
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Biscuits with cocoa & hazelnut hearts

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Biscuits with cocoa & hazelnut hearts

Biscuits with cocoa & hazelnut hearts

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Vegetarian
These delicious biscuits have a surprise filling inside. So moreish it's hard to stop at one!
5 from 1 vote
10 Ingredients or less - Family friendly - Quick cook
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Baking
Servings 20 Biscuits
Diet Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Flour
  • 125 g Butter
  • 125 g Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 Lemon zest only
  • 20 tsp Cocoa & Hazelnut spread

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything apart from the cocoa spread in a bowl.
  • Form a ball and leave it to rest for 30 minutes.
  • After the necessary time, roll out the dough 1/2 cm thick.
  • Shape into 20 biscuits, stuff with 1tsp of hazelnut butter in each. Bake at 180 degrees for about 10/15 minutes

Notes

A delicious treat for all the family!

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, biscuits, Easy, hazelnut, Simple
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Egg Mcmuffins

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Egg Mcmuffins

bacon and egg mcmuffins

Egg Mcmuffins

agathapockett
Meat Based
We are all partial to a cheeky Maccy's breakfast. This recipe is a healthier tasty version. A perfect vanlife breakfast
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal - Family friendly - Stove top meal
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 2
Diet Meat Based

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Avocado
  • Spinach
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 4 rashers Bacon
  • 1/2 cup Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 4 English muffins
  • 4 tsp Mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Fry bacon. However you choose to. Take off stove. Place on a plate or something. Fry up your eggs, take off stove. Also put on a plate or something.
  • While these are cooking, slice the tomato and cucumber, put on a plate. Or a bowl. Or wherever. Take however much spinach you please. Placing it in the same place as other veggies.
  • Mash up avocado, add mayonaise.
  • Toast your McMuffins on the stove, turning them over every few minutes, until they’re lightly toasted. Now all your ingredients are ready.
  • Using a knife/spoon/fork, spread avocado mash on McMuffins. Add cheese, eggs, bacon, tomato, cucumber and spinach on bottom McMuffin. Place other McMuffin on top of all of it.

Nutrition

Calories: 918kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 35gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 385mgSodium: 1177mgPotassium: 1118mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1427IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 351mgIron: 4mg
Keyword breakfast, brunch, Easy, fakeaway, Meat based, savoury, stove top
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Carrot Greens Pesto

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Carrot Greens Pesto

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Carrot Greens Pesto

asobolife
Vegetarian
Why not try this different take on pesto by using carrot tops rather than traditional basil leaves - it's a great way to use up food waste! It's great to add to pasta to make a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Dips / Sauces, Lunch
Servings 4
Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Carrot leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Some Herbs
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Blend all of above with a blender!
  • You can basically use any leftover vegetable greens, I sometimes use spinach or red radish leaves etc.
  • It is a very good way to get rid of old green veggies, and it lasts considerably longer once the ingredients are blended together and kept in the fridge.
  • We use this pesto for lots of different cooking ideas, like pasta, BBQ, stir-fry, even for taco fillings 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 10 ingredient or less, dip, dressing, Easy, no cook, pasta sauce, pesto, quick, Simple
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Frying pan crumble

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Frying pan crumble

What could be better than apple crumble? Frying pan crumble. All the deliciousness of a conventional apple crumble baked in the oven but in a frying pan. You can try this with any fruit you usually enjoy in a crumble.

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Frying pan crumble

enjoyyourmiles
Vegetarian
Craving an apple crumble, but have no oven? Look no further than this frying pan recipe
4.34 from 3 votes
10 Ingredients or less – 30 minute meal – Family friendly – No water – One-pan – Open fire
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2
Diet Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Apples
  • 100 g Flour
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 75 g Butter
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar and butter (cut into small cubes) with hands to form a sandy dough. Pour into a pan/pot and brown over low heat, stirring constantly, then set aside.
    frying pan crumble mix
  • Peel, core and cut the apples into large pieces. Cook them in the pan/pot over low heat with a knob of butter. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour apples into the container(s) of your choice and top it with the dough. Take your spoon, no need to wait, it’s better hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 745kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 11gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 1141IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
Keyword apple, comfort food, one pan, pudding, vegetarian
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