It can be fun and a little adventurous to cook over a live fire. And it’s easy to get the hang of campfire cooking once you’ve done it a few times.

Cooking food over a campfire can be intimidating. That’s why we asked real outdoor chefs what tips and gear they use to make delicious meals over an open flame.

The cooking time for a steak on a campfire will depend on the thickness of the steak and the heat of the fire. As a general ...

Campfire cooking connects us to nature and enhances our food flavors in a way that’s hard to replicate in a kitchen. ...

Make the cooking grate’s height adjustable by drilling a few 5/16-inch-diameter holes spaced 2 inches apart near the bottom of the pipe leg. Use a 1/4-inch bolt to peg the height you need ...

Throw the foil packet straight on the coals, or on a grill grate just above them. Don’t make the mistake of placing it right in the middle of a roaring campfire. Your cooking coals should be off to ...

Girl Scouts and a Registered Maine Guide offer tips for making meals in the great outdoors.

Easily adjust your cooking grate as your fire changes. (Amazon ) A simple fire grate can be popped up over any campfire, and you can cook right on the surface.