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DUTCH OVEN TRI-TIP GUARANTEED TO EXCITE YOUR TASTE BUDS

DUTCH OVEN TRI-TIP GUARANTEED TO EXCITE YOUR TASTE BUDS

This is a fantastic recipe for in camp or at home. A cast iron dutch oven can be used over coals or in the oven. It turns out perfect every time.I don’t have exact measurements for ingredients. It will depend on the size of your tri-tip roast, and the size of your dutch oven.Favorite herbs and spices is also your preference and your taste buds. I tend to use what I have in the cupboards, or in the garden at the time.INGREDIENTSTri-tip1-2 OnionSeasoning: garlic, season-all, your favorites, salt and pepperINSTRUCTIONSCook...Read More
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE IN TANGY ORANGE JUICE REDUCTION

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE IN TANGY ORANGE JUICE REDUCTION

For some reason the sweet potato casserole only comes out during holiday meals. There is no reason to not have this wonderful dish on the dinner menu rotation.This recipe requires very little prep or management when cooking. Baste a couple of times, a quick stir for even cooking and that’s it.Beware though, your toasted, brown, crunchy marshmallow topping will go from done to burning the house down in a second. DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OF IT! Any of us who regularly make this dish have come out with black...Read More
THE ONLY SPICY THAI RED CURRY NOODLE SOUP YOU WILL EVER NEED

THE ONLY SPICY THAI RED CURRY NOODLE SOUP YOU WILL EVER NEED

This recipe is the bomb! It is adaptable, scalable, takes less than half an hour to make, and is just plain delicious.You can substitute your choice of protein; my favorites are chicken or tofu. This is a favorite for home, camp, and on trail. Watch out for the curry paste, it gets too hot, really fast (trust me, this became Fire Hot Spicy Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup, the type that makes you sweat!)The first time I made this recipe I was in camp. I threw in some red pepper...Read More
AWARD WINNING DUTCH OVEN RECIPES IN THE MEDALS AT CAMPOREE

AWARD WINNING DUTCH OVEN RECIPES IN THE MEDALS AT CAMPOREE

Every spring the BSA Mission Peak District holds a Spring Camporee. There is a dutch oven cooking competition on Saturday night. Each Troop must make a main dish, bread, and a dessert to feed their Troop and a few discerning judges.In 2018 our Troop placed in each category. The recipes are too good not to share.There is also a veggie bake bonus recipe. We originally thought we had to make a side, not a bread.REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR DUTCH OVEN COOKING10-inch camp Dutch ovenLid lifterHeat resistant glovesLong tongstinfoil or dutch oven...Read More