Part of the charm of a camping trip is getting as far away from civilization as you possibly can. Day-to-day worries melt away as you bask in the gorgeous splendor of Mother Nature. But sometimes it’s nice to preserve a few hallmarks of civilized life - most notably the cuisine. Even if you’re strapped for ingredients, it’s still possible to come up with some delightful flavor combinations. The following cashew curry with apricots recipe is proof positive.

Ingredients:
¼ cup powdered milk
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. curry powder
3 ½ cups water
pepper to taste
2 cups instant rice
¼ cup cashew pieces
2 Tsp. dried apricots
2 oz. grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Mix milk and some of the water into a paste. Add the rest of the water, mix well, and bring to a boil on your Primus camp stove.
2. Stir in the rice. Cover and allow mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add apricots. Continue simmering as you would with any rice dish - until water is absorbed.
3. Stir in nuts and cheese, and then serve after cheese melts.