I’m totally enchanted with pudgy pies (aka sandwiches cooked in a pie iron)! Much like cooking in a dutch oven – they have a very distinct flavor that can only come from being cooked outdoors and in cast iron. I just got my first set of brand new (unseasoned) pie irons so the best place […]
Campfire Recipes and Cooking
Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler
In my quest for the ultimate campfire dessert – I stumbled onto a number of recipes that called themselves a dutch oven apple cobbler. After reading the ingredient list I realized it’s more like a dump cake mixed with a cobbler. The good news is that it takes the best of both things – the […]
Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs
My family loves spaghetti and meatballs, but to take it camping just seemed like such a hassle. Between boiling the pasta and cooking the sauce and meatballs – it was just too much work for camping (and too many dishes to clean!) Until I discovered that you can do it all in one skillet! I […]
Dutch Oven Campfire Biscuits
I really love biscuits, but I’ve always been a little too intimidated to try them from scratch while camping. I usually just grab some of those canned ones and haul those along in the cooler. But now that I’ve got a dutch oven – I decided it was finally time to give them a go. […]
Dutch Oven Vegetarian Lasagna
While a dutch oven might not be ideal for a backpacking trip – if you’re going car camping – dutch ovens are one of the most versatile pieces of cookware you can bring along. I’m new to using dutch ovens outside my oven (cooking with charcoal or fire sounded more intimidating than my nice temperature […]
Campfire Steak Kebabs
I really love steak kebabs. There’s something so satisfying about cooking your food on a stick (probably why I think camp cooking is so fun!) Plus I like how easy they are. Only one quick cooking step and your entire meal is ready. The real secret to great kebabs is a big variety of veggies […]
Camping Sangria
Although I’m usually a beer drinker – I really adore sangria. It’s light and fruity and can be made with bubbles if that’s what you’re into (I am!) The very best tasting sangrias are a combination of a base and bubbles which are added at serving time. The bubbles are usually in the form of ginger […]
Rainbow Trout with Dry Rub – Foil Packet Cooking
I’m a huge fish fan. Honestly there’s not much in the seafood department that I’m not excited about. My family, however, is a different story. The hubby is a work in progress and 2 out of 3 kids won’t even touch it. But I have to tell you – this incredibly easy version of rainbow […]
Shepherd’s Pie – Foil Packet Cooking
When my family does outdoor adventures – we’re usually pretty active. So we really love something hearty when it’s time for dinner. I love dinners that are easy to prepare, delicious, and fill up those hungry tummies. Shepherd’s pie is one of those perfect meals. When you do your prep for this meal at home […]
Spicy Salsa Potatoes – Foil Packet Cooking
My whole family is crazy about potatoes. They’re simple to prepare, inexpensive, and most importantly delicious. And you can prepare them any number of ways (trust me – I know because I have!) Plus they’re a great camping food. So when you combine foil packet cooking with potatoes – you get instant awesome. If you’re looking […]