Author: Dad

Italian Seasoning

Italian Seasoning

This is one of the most commonly found seasoning blends in the cupboard. Combining several commonly used Italian herbs, this a quick and easy way to bring that special Italian flavor to your dishes. If you can use home grown fresh herbs for this, all 

Dutch Baby, in a Dutch Oven

Dutch Baby, in a Dutch Oven

I’m Dutch, both side of my family came from the Netherlands, so I’ll tell you up front there’s not much that’s Dutch about this desert. This is really a German pancake – the Dutch name comes from the word Deutsch, which is the German word 

Dutch Oven Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Dutch Oven Apple Cinnamon Rolls

This dish is about as easy as it gets, and you can serve it for breakfast or for a dessert! You can easily double this recipe for a larger group.

Eggs & Chorizo

Eggs & Chorizo

A quick, delicious and easy breakfast that only needs a skillet, some tortillas, and some salsa. We also like to add some pickled red onions if you have those along.

Dutch Oven Chicken Marsala

Dutch Oven Chicken Marsala

This traditional Italian dish can translate to a camping dish and still stays true to the original. There are a few ingredients you can optionally cheat on when camping and the results are still delicious.This recipe was inspired by recipes from Willi Parisi, Sip & 

Dutch Oven Chili Mac

Dutch Oven Chili Mac

Here’s an old favorite recipe; a one pot meal that’s delicious and will satisfy a family. It cooks quickly for a Dutch Oven meal and you can decide how spicy you want it to be.

Bistec a la Mexicano

Bistec a la Mexicano

This simple and delicious recipe gets it’s name from the colors of the Mexican Flag – white onions, green Poblano’s, red tomatoes or bell peppers. All you need is a fire (or a grill) and a skillet. Some people slice the steak raw and then 

Pork Chili Verde

Pork Chili Verde

This classic green chili recipe with chunks of pork shoulder also turns our great when cooked in a Dutch oven. Since most restaurants run their Chili Verde through a blender before serving, you’ll notice this is a more rustic take on the recipe with pieces 

Dutch Oven Fruit Cobbler

Dutch Oven Fruit Cobbler

This is the same recipe I use for Fruit Cobbler at home, updated to cook in a cast iron Dutch oven.

Hot Fruit & Granola

Hot Fruit & Granola

This is a really simple and delicious breakfast. It’s popular with backpackers, but works great for car camping too. We always make it for two, but the recipe ingredients are per person so you can make as small or as large of a batch as