One Pan Wonders

Yes, they can be heavy. But when you don't want to do any work and you are headed out on a short trip, ready to eat foods can be a life saver.

I had S&B's Golden Curry for lunch yesterday with some couscous (another hiker favorite) and it got me to thinking. What else is out there that is shelf stable and ready to eat. You can eat this Japanese curry at room temperature or warm it up and serve it with rice or couscous. I buy mine at the local Asian markets, but I've also seen it in higher end grocery stores in ethnic aisles (the Asian markets are always cheaper). It comes in hot, medium and mild. I'm a wuss. I always get the mild. No heat to it at all.

If you like Indian Food, try Tasty Bites. I've had these on the trail multiple times. Mixed with some instant rice and shoved into a tortilla, you have yourself a wonderful dinner. Easy too!

There are also some more "mainstream" ideas. Pre-cooked rice and beans mixes. Look for the Zatarains brand with the other dry rice mixes. Add some summer sausage to the rice and you're done!

Trader Joes also has a few ready-to-eat products. Beef hash, lentils, lemongrass rice...

What other no brainer foods have you found for the trail?