Middle Fork River Tours: Camp and Cuisine on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho

camp and cuisine

“ We all had a FABULOUS time on our Middle Fork river trip. Both kids said it was the best vacation of their lives and we had such a good time. The food was all gourmet and better than delicious, one amazing meal after another. The guides were all sensational, knowledgeable about the river, excellent at negotiating the rapids, lots of fun and very attentive to all our needs. We had so many laughs and so much fun we can’t wait to do it again! ”

— Suzzanne Liebolt
August 21-25, 2002

“The excellent equipment, hospitable and well-trained guides, and exciting whitewater provided for lasting memories. The food was outstanding and deserves a 5 star rating….breakfast with eggs benedict and French toast to gourmet salads with homemade cookies at lunch to crab cakes and steaks for dinner, and apple pie for dessert, WOW!”

— Rick A. Vaughan
June 8-11, 2004

The standard of excellence extended by Middle Fork River Tours continues off of the water with our comfortably detailed camp. Be assured that we take care of all camp chores while you swim, fish, hike, relax in a hot spring, or just enjoy this beautiful river setting. When your raft hits the beach after a day of fun on the river, you will find your tent already set up, drinks and hors d’oeuvres waiting, with gourmet dutch oven cuisine to follow.

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We use dutch ovens exclusively in our camp cooking. Their versatility allows us to present not only sophisticated entrees, but also fresh-baked desserts, breads, and breakfast items every day. We take great pride and work hard to create a delicious and innovative menu. Our kitchen with dining tables and chairs is literally a traveling bistro and all recipes are freshly prepared on the river. Meals are completely balanced and meticulously planned for a variety of tastes and dietary considerations. Although we prepare for the hearty eater, there are always many choices so that vegetarian and low fat diets are pleased with satisfying and tasty meals. A light cocktail bar and hor d’oeuvres are offered every evening and a selection of fun and upscale wines accompany each dinner…ENJOY! To savor 5-star dining in a wilderness setting is a big part of the Middle Fork River Tour experience!

One of our more asked-for recipes: Scallops Bernard

4lbs large sea scallops
1/2 cup flour
2 lemons
3 packs chopped frozen spinich
1 12-oz tub Philly cream cheese
1 8-oz tub mascarpone cheese
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup diced prosciutto

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs (crunchy)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
salt and pepper
nutmeg


1.		Rinse scallops and squirt with lemon juice
2.		Toss scallops in flour
3.		Layer scallops in oiled baking dish
4.		Mix Philly and macarpone until smooth
5.		Drain spinach and mix into the the Philly and mascarpone. Add salt and pepper (to taste) and nutmeg (easy on the nutmeg)
6.		Spread or kind of blob the cheese and spinach mixture over the scallops
7.		Chop tomatoes and sprinkle over the scallops
8.		Sprinkly the prosciutto over the tomatoes
9.		Mix the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, and melted butter together
10.		Pat the bread crumb mixture over the top of everything
11.		Bake in conventional oven at 375 for 30 minutes until bubbly throughout