Fresh Off the Grid

Jan 3, 2025 | freshoffthegrid.com | Megan McDuffie

This Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky recipe is the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and sweet. It’s all about the freshly ground peppercorns, which level up the flavors with peppery heat along with a subtle fruity note. Brown sugar, garlic, and smoked paprika—plus soy and Worcestershire sauces—seal the deal!It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of beef jerky! It’s protein-packed, portable, and really just the perfect snack all around.

Dec 9, 2024 | freshoffthegrid.com | Megan McDuffie

Skip the gas station junk and pack snacks that are tasty, satisfying, and won’t leave you feeling blah halfway through your drive. These healthy-ish road trip snacks will keep you energized and happy, no matter how long the road ahead!After living on the road for over two years and having traveled thousands of miles, we’ve put a lot of thought into what makes good road trip snacks.

Nov 12, 2024 | freshoffthegrid.com | Megan McDuffie

Chicken and Dumplings are the best kind of comfort food. Tender chicken and veggies in a creamy stew that’s topped with fluffy dumplings? This is an old-fashioned dish we can get behind! We love to make it right in our Dutch oven for a one-pot prep that takes just about a half hour to make (but tastes like it simmered for hours.) Simple, easy, and nostalgic—can’t beat that trifecta!Dutch oven chicken and dumplings is the perfect cozy recipe to make at home—especially on a cold, dark night.

Sep 22, 2024 | freshoffthegrid.com | Allison Lancaster

We have no idea where the name came from but what we do know is it’s incredibly easy to make, super satisfying to eat, and quick to clean up.

Sep 18, 2024 | freshoffthegrid.com | Allison Lancaster

Quite possibly the ultimate side dish, this recipe uses thawed frozen corn kernels and gives them the Mexican street corn treatment with mayo, cheese, and lime juice, along with a sprinkle of tangy-spicy Tajin.