At one point, the hot dog on a stick became the de facto dinner when you were around a campfire. While the simplicity of this preparation method is to be admired, you can (and should) strive for other, more nutritious meals while in the great outdoors.

Look no further — a new starter menu has been added that includes 30+ recipes to expand your culinary options while camping.

Have you ever cooked a meal completely within aluminum foil? How about chili in a Dutch oven on a cold night? Omelette in a resealable bag?

(click the image to get to the interactive version, and from there you can clone to your account and make changes)

You'll need a campfire or a portable stove to conjure up many of these menu items but still some can be made either in advance or on the picnic table while you wait for your socks and boots to dry.

In this new starter menu I hope you'll find something that will keep you well-fueled during your next camping trip and be both delicious and memorable.

Enjoy ... and good luck.

p.s. Don't forget the coffee.