Month: June 2022

Corned Beef

Corned Beef

Whether it’s for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner, or to make a Reuben Sandwich, fresh Corned Beef that you make yourself is a delicious way to go. Corned Beef brine is a combination of salts (including curing salt), sugar, vinegar, and savory seasonings.When I 

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Here is an easy way to make this classic and delicious meal. The original recipe called for canned soups, but I choose to make this with a roux and beef stock. Don’t let the ingredient list intimidate you – it looks long but that is 

Steak Salad

Steak Salad

When I’m camping by myself (which I do quite a bit for work) this is one of my favorite meals. This is very easy to make and is really delicious. You can mix it up with different meats and different salad dressings. This is for 

Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

This holiday classic recipe comes together quickly and easily. It’s often a family favorite at holiday dinners. This is based on the classic French’s recipe, with a few tweaks of my own.

Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

This good old family favorite has it’s roots in the Midwest where it is often found at church potlucks. When I was in college, this was a popular dish to make in college apartments since it came together so easily (sometimes using a whole box 

Pie Crumble Topping

Pie Crumble Topping

If you are using store bought pie crusts, or if you’re making pie dough and want to get two pies out of it, a crumble topping can be a delicious way to put a top on your pie. This is very easy to make and 

Pie Crust

Pie Crust

I will admit I use store bought crusts more often than not, but this pie crust recipe is hearty and delicious. It works good for both fruit and cream pies and for meat pot pies too.This recipe makes two pie crusts, so you can make 

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

This is real comfort food, and an all in one dish with the pastry crust, vegetables, and meat all in a savory gravy. If you adjust the seasonings and the stock you could also make this with beef, turkey, or pork. This can be made 

Grill Basket

Grill Basket

Whether we’re at home with the back yard fire pit, or camping, this is a piece of gear that I use often. It works great for hots dogs and brats, but also for hamburgers, chops, steaks, chicken breasts or thighs, fish, or for roasting veggies. 

Hot Dogs

Hot Dogs

Ok, I generally like to put more effort into a meal than this, but I have to admit that hot dogs over an open fire is still one of my favorite meals. We probably do this for Saturday night supper at least twice a month