Preparing Meals on a Boat
While Scott and I haven’t prepared too many meals lately on the boat, I have put together some of my favorite recipes. These would all be very easy to make and perfect for a day on the water.
Many times, I will prep the meals at home first for a few reasons. If it involves rinsing the ingredient, I don’t like to use the water on the boat. In a pinch, I will use bottled water. While the water is safe to drink, something about a 17 year old water tank, that had been sitting on the hard for two years grosses me out.
Secondly, our galley isn’t that big. It’s perfect for small meals, like breakfast and lunch, but trying to chop a lot of vegetables is cumbersome to me.
Breakfast
Speaking of breakfast, one dish I always make is a frittata. We have an Xpress Redi Set Go Cooker
One of my favorite frittata recipes to make is my Red Bell Pepper & Onion Frittata, pictured above.
Lunch
Usually after a day of boating, Scott and I like to have a cold salad, especially on a hot day. Normally I make these at home, so they can have time to chill and blend all of the flavors. Plus I don’t have to rinse the quinoa with water on the boat.
My newest two favorites have been my Lemon & Garlic Cousous Salad. I will make a big batch of it and take it to work for a couple of days. It’s so easy too!
My other favorite is fairly similar, which is a Quinoa Salad with Spinach, Cucumbers & Bell Peppers. Both salads hold well for a few days. As you can see, I love to use cucumbers and bell peppers in a lot of my salads for crunch and flavor.
Entertaining for a Crowd & Dinner
One thing I truly enjoy doing, is entertaining family and friends. This past summer, I made a BLT Dip for my family over the July 4th weekend and it got gobbled up! It tastes exactly like a BLT and it feeds a crowd.
When it comes to having people over for dinner, I like to prepare fairly easy meals. This way I can spend more time with them, versus in the kitchen. For a pasta recipe, one of my favorites is Chicken Pasta Primavera with Spring Vegetables. It’s hearty and delicious.
For a more elegant meal, I typically will make a seafood dish. I recently made Cod with Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Sauce and it was amazing. Even if you are not a fan of cooked tomatoes, you have to try this. You can serve it with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
For more tasty ideas, be sure to visit our RECIPE page. I try to share a new recipe every few weeks. It’s been hard this summer, as it’s been a bit too hot to cook. But there will be plenty more on the way! Stay tuned!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube @BoatingJourney
Cheers, Ally
#BoatingJourney #KokomoSeattle #GalleyRecipes