Potatoes au Gratin — Dutch Oven Style

Potatoes au Gratin — Dutch Oven Style

By themselves, potatoes are a “superfood” — high in anti-oxidants and fiber while being low in cholesterol. But potatoes taste starchy and bland when served all alone. Dutch Oven Potatoes au Gratin marries russet potatoes with the rich flavor of applewood smoked bacon, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. If I’m honest, I love eating my baked potatoes “fully loaded” with bacon, and cheese; Dutch Oven Potatoes au Gratin indulges my guilty pleasure. The star of Dutch Oven Potatoes au Gratin…

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Epic Dutch Oven S’mores by the Dutch Oven Chef

Epic Dutch Oven S’mores by the Dutch Oven Chef

S’mores are the perfect complement to the warmth of the campfire, the great outdoors, and time spent with friends and family. But, can we make a good thing like S’mores even better? The answer is a resounding “YES”. Epic Dutch Oven S’mores solve all the problems with typical S’more making and take this timeless dessert to a new level!

Dutch Oven Chicken — Roasted Indoors

Dutch Oven Chicken — Roasted Indoors

Dutch Oven Chicken has been one of the most popular dishes of the last few centuries. Yes, that’s right — centuries. You probably recall learning about Herbert Hoover — the Republican Party candidate that ran on the slogan “a chicken in every pot” in 1928. Things didn’t turn out too well for Hoover (or for many Americans at the time) because of the Stock Market Crash and Great Depression. Historians believe Hoover never used the phrase but the slogan can…

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Dutch Oven French Bread

Dutch Oven French Bread

Almost nothing beats the smell of freshly baked French Bread. If you’re like me, you cut a slab off of the still warm loaf, cover it with a pat of butter, and watch the butter melt into the bread. Oh my – just like Paris! Well, that’s what I did recently with my Mom when she came up to Seattle on a visit from Florida. In this blog post, I’d like to share with you my experience making French bread.

Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake is always a crowd-pleaser and the big reveal can be risky. Here’s “the big reveal” of my version of a Pineapple Upside Down Cake while camping earlier in the Summer of 2017 with #Troop520 from Redmond, WA at Nason Creek Campground in Leavenworth, WA.

Tolt-McDonald Peach Cobbler in a Camp Dutch Oven

Tolt-McDonald Peach Cobbler in a Camp Dutch Oven

Have you ever been on the hook to cook a desert for a pot luck dinner but had no clue what to make? Are new to dutch oven cooking and are looking for an easy recipe? If so, Tolt-McDonald Peach Cobbler is the perfect recipe because it has four ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.

Three Berry Fruit Crisp in a Camp Dutch Oven

Three Berry Fruit Crisp in a Camp Dutch Oven

Every summer, my mother makes an annual trek from Florida to Seattle to visit our family. We love spending time with her, catching up on short trips, and cooking wonderful meals. There’s nothing better than Mom’s home cooking and over the last few years, we’ve started cooking Mom’s recipes outdoors in my dutch ovens. One of our traditions is to make a fresh fruit crisp (peach, berry, and apple) for dessert. In this post, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite treats — our Three Berry Fruit Crisp recipe made with fresh, northwest strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Apple Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread

Apple Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread

If you’ve ever sold a house, your realtor probably told you to bake cookies or make apple cider with cinnamon before the open house to create a wonderful aroma in your home. What realtors have learned is that sweet-smelling aromas can help sell homes. We can’t guarantee you’ll sell your house any faster; however, we’re sure you’ll love Apple Cinnamon Raisin Monkey bread. This recipe is a great addition to your list of “go to” recipes when you’re out with your family and friends.

Making Dutch Oven Popcorn

Making Dutch Oven Popcorn

Looking for the perfect snack on a beautiful fall day? Why not take in a ballgame and try making dutch oven popcorn. Check out our first and most viewed YouTube video for all the steps! Additional Resources Please check out our other recipes or check out our other. You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. We love your comments, so please let us know how we’re doing! Subscribe to 5 Star Friday, our monthly e-mail newsletter with…

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