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BACKPACKER.COM 31Potato PancakesDrizzle these fl uffy pancakes with maple syrup forbreakfast or top with chives and sour cream for asavory dinner. Serves 2 to 31 cup potato fl akes2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. onion powder1 cup all-purpose fl our4 Tbsp. cornstarch1 Tbsp. canola oil2 tsp. salt1 Tbsp. chives (optional)1 packet sour cream (optional)AT HOME­Store cornstarch and canola oil inseparate leakproof containers. Pack sour creampacket and chives separately. Combine otheringredients in a zip-top bag.IN CAMP­ Combine cornstarch with 4 tablespoonswater and stir until smooth. Mix in dry ingredients untilbatter is slightly lumpy.Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. For eachpancake, pour ½ cup batter into the pan and cook each sidefor about 3 minutes (until browned). Serve hot.Shepherd’s PieSwap ground meat for packable, quick-cooking lentils in this protein-rich meal.Serves 3 to 41 cup lentils (sorted,rinsed, and dried);sprouted varietiescook faster1 cup dehydrated corn1 0.85-oz. packetinstant mushroomgravy powder1/3 c u p p o t a t o fl akes½ cup sunfl ower seedssalt and pepper, to tasteAT HOME­ Pack all ingredientsseparately.IN CAMP­ Add lentils to 1 ½ cupsboiling water. Reduce heat and simmerfor 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain andset aside. Follow package directions toreconstitute corn and add to lentils.Boil 1 cup water and add gravy powder,stirring until thickened. Add cooked lentilsand corn to gravy. Remove from heat anddivide into bowls.Boil 1 ½ cups water in the same potand stir in potato fl akes. Let thicken 2minutes. Spoon potatoes over lentils andvegetables in each bowl, sprinkle withsunfl ower seeds for extra texture andprotein, and serve.TIP­ Try using a meat-based gravy forheartier fl avor.Cook Like a ProBecome a master chef with our new backcountry cooking course.``````We’ve partnered with the Colorado Outward Bound School to create acomprehensive, fi ve-part class that includes:›› Scores of recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.›› Expert advice on cookware and cooking techniques.›› Tips and tricks on ever ything from meal planning to fi nding the perfectdinner spot to baking cheesecake on the trail.Best of all? You can take the course at your own pace and access all thecontent forever. To register, go to backpacker.com/backcountrykitchen.