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Parmigiano Reggiano

Parmigiano Reggiano

This is the real stuff, made under strict specifications in Italy. It will have the authentic name tattooed on the rind along with a batch number. The cheese in the green can is pretty good too, but this is much better. It has a nutty 

Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee

This is the Creole version of the famous French dish. It’s a delicious, creamy and filling meal. It will take a while to prep and cook, but it can feed a large group or make for lots of leftovers for future meals. This dish is 

Skillet Dinner

Skillet Dinner

Here’s another easy and delicious meal to cook while camping. It’s the same idea as a sheet pan meal in the oven, with everything going in one skillet.

Green Beans with Bacon

Green Beans with Bacon

This is an easy and delicious way to serve up fresh green beans. While it’s commonly said that bacon makes anything better, this combination is exceptionally good.

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