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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 

Super Nachos!

Super Nachos!

Is it a snack? Is it a meal? Yes! It’s Super Nachos! Super Nachos are delicious and quite quick and easy to make. They are sure to please, and if you double the recipe you can feed a party.

Dutch Oven Tables

Dutch Oven Tables

How many briquettes do you need to use on your Dutch Oven? That depends on several variables: the size of the oven, the temp you need for your recipe, plus adjustments for the weather. If it’s a damp or windy day you will want to 

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

This Southern classic goes with a wide variety of main dishes. The bacon and onion bring in a savory side while the cabbage brings in the sweetness.

Dutch Oven Pizza

Dutch Oven Pizza

We all love pizza so let’s eat pizza at the campsite too. This all comes together and cooks rather quickly. The dough is chewy and the whole pizza is scrumptious. I prefer to make this with homemade dough, and I prefer to use ground Italian 

Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

Let’s take this rich and flavorful dish camping. This dish could be made with just about anything, as it was originally a hunters stew and contained whatever the hunter had come home with that day. The complex flavors come from the wide variety of ingredients, 

Dutch Oven Monkey Bread

Dutch Oven Monkey Bread

A classic treat for kids and adults alike. This recipe is very easy to make and disappears quickly when it’s done cooking.

Dutch Oven Berry Buckle

Dutch Oven Berry Buckle

This recipe combines tart and sweet berries with a soft, moist cake making for a light and delicious dessert in your campsite. The cake burns easy, so don’t place too many coals under the Dutch oven.

Rice Pudding – for camping

Rice Pudding – for camping

While some people like rice pudding as a dessert, I always think of it as a breakfast dish. I like the texture of rice pudding better than tapioca, and the salt and cinnamon brings a nice complexity to the flavors.I particularly like this dish when