Bold, zesty, and bursting with color, this Mexican Bean Salad is a side dish that brings the flavor anywhere you roam. A hearty mix of black, kidney, and cannellini beans comes together with crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, and red onion, all tossed in a citrusy vinaigrette loaded with fresh […]
Golden, gooey, and loaded with flavor, these Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes are a campfire favorite that never disappoints. Tender hash browns are layered with melted cheese, savory seasonings, and just the right amount of smoky goodness from the fire. Baked slow and steady in a Dutch oven, this comforting side […]
There’s something undeniably magical about a gooey s’more melting between your fingers under a starlit sky. The way the chocolate gets just soft enough, the marshmallow smolders to a golden hue (or charred to a crisp, if that’s your thing), and the graham crackers give that perfect crunch — it’s […]
Making your own barbecue sauce is definitely something everybody should try. Not only is it simple, it’s very difficult to get wrong. Every recipe is basically just tomatoes, a combination of vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard, and some spices. Various adjuncts are added as desired. You can choose to get […]
There are few things more quintessentially camping than sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows, and making s’mores. This classic treat is a staple of outdoor cooking, and for good reason – it’s delicious! But while the traditional graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow combination is always a crowd-pleaser, there are many […]
(Reprinted with permission from CampDutchOvens.com) Hasselback Potatoes are a candidate for Most Valuable Dish for a few reasons. Primarily, the first time I made them I didn’t plan ahead! We had potatoes, and of course we had butter and bacon……. Why not give them a try? You know how the […]
(Reprinted with permission from CampDutchOvens.com) Stews fit neatly in the cooking theory that understanding why you’re doing things is more important than the recipe itself. In terms of vegetables and seasonings, add the ingredients that you like. Steps in italics are what you really need to do; the rest of […]
(Reprinted with permission from CampDutchOvens.com) Camp Dutch ovens are an important tool for campfire/outdoor cooking. They can be used with briquettes, right in the coals, or hanging over the fire. Their legs allow them to stand over coals without smothering them, and their lipped lids hold more hot coals on […]
Hobo pie, pudgy pie, mountain pie, campfire pie……. Regardless of what you call it, one of the simplest things you can cook on the campfire is pie iron pizza, and it’s the perfect family campfire meal. Kids love them, anybody can cook them, and it’s easy cleanup. What you’ll need […]