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Antipasto

Antipasto

Long before Charcuterie was a big deal, we had Antipasto. Traditionally the first course of an Italian dinner it is bite size portions of a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetable, and bread or crackers. It is intended to be a feast for the eyes …

Chicken Tinga – (Chipotle Chicken)

Chicken Tinga – (Chipotle Chicken)

The source of the name is under some debate, but some think it goes back to the word in the Pueblo language for “disorderly”. To me, the spiciness of this dish makes my tongue “tingle” so that’s the definition that works for me. This is …

Beef & Squash Stew

Beef & Squash Stew

This is a hearty and healthy dish for the fall. Although it is a stew, it is thick enough with the rice to serve on a plate. The slow cook in the tomato sauce makes the beef fork tender. The warm spices and chickpeas, influences …

Fresh Garden Salsa

Fresh Garden Salsa

This is a quick and easy salsa to make from your fresh garden ingredients. The heat will be up to you, add as many or as few peppers as you would like. This recipe is based on a recipe for the restaurant salsa used by …

Camping Pancakes

Camping Pancakes

You don’t have to buy premixed pancake mix. You can easily make your own at home, and mix up enough for the servings you’re going to make. Servings 2 4 6 8 Flour 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Sugar 2 Tbs 1/4 …

Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast Burritos

These are great for a camping breakfast since they are an all in one meal and you can eat these while sitting, standing, or walking around.

Hushpuppies

Hushpuppies

Hushpuppies are the classic side dish served with sea food, especially in the South. They should be crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. They can sometimes be bland, which we avoid with this delicious recipe. The creamed corn added to …

Fried Fish Breading

Fried Fish Breading

Crispy Fried Fish is a Southern staple – the right breading is the key to this. Fish breading needs to be crispy, and not mushy. The flavor should add to the fish but not cover it up, the seasonings add to the complexity of the …

Canned Tomatoes

Canned Tomatoes

We like to use chunks of tomatoes for chili or stews, so when you have a garden full of tomatoes this is a good thing to preserve. We like to dice them into large pieces, but you could also make fine diced tomatoes or whole …

Salsa

Salsa

Whether for dipping chips or topping your tacos or eggs, salsa is a great way to add flavor to any dish. If you want to make just a small amount for a party Pico de Gallo is probably the better recipe, but if you have …