Archive for May, 2006

Barbecuing Tender, Juicy Ribs

by Charles Kassotis
One of the biggest problems one encounters when barbecuing ribs is how they often become dried out and tough. If you are looking to create rib creations that keep the moisture in, try these little tricks. It may seem like a little extra work, but in the end it is worth it to [...]

7 Need to Know Campsite Cooking Strategies

By Eric Stephenson
Are you sick and tired of not knowing what to bring or what to cook when you go camping? Do you either pack the entire kitchen (including the sink) or you bring the absolute minimum and then have to use a fork as a spatula or two spoons as tongs?
If that sounds even [...]

Barbeque and Grilling Blunders

We all make grilling and barbeque cooking mistakes. Sometimes we don’t even know what they are until we realize that the barbequed and grilled food you cook is not as good as you’ve had elsewhere. Make a mental note of these outdoor cooking tips and get in the outdoor cooking game.
Your average backyard cook is [...]

Backyard Grilling Tips

Barbecue season is here and everyone wants to light that fire and charcoal their next meal.  A few tips might prevent your entree from becoming the next Burnt offerings to the gods.
Make sure that your grill is on a flat surface away from shrubs, grass or any flammable material. Check the vents to make sure [...]

Camping Recipes for Your Dutch Oven

Love to camp and cook outdoors? There’s nothing as satisfying as making camp and cooking your meal over a campfire. The food just tastes better, and the atmosphere can’t be beat. Every year families pack up and head for their favorite camping destination. Some may go as fancy as an RV while others prefer a [...]

Great Recipes for Barbecues

Al’s Recipe Marinade & Barbecue Sauce for Beef MARINADE
1 c Red wine vinegar
1/4 c Water
2 ts Ground cumin
3 Garlic cloves, minced
2 ts Achiote paste
1 ts Crushed red pepper
Salt and black pepper, to -taste
1/4 c Olive oil
BARBECUE SAUCE
1 Dried pasilla chile
1 c Boiling water
2 tb Achiote paste [...]

Fire Pit Essentials

By Daniel Roshard
Summer is near and an a fire pit is something that a lot of us can use, an outdoor fire pit can be used on cold nights and make your backyard a little more special for your guests and for yourself as you enjoy your garden and outdoor space with a nice fire [...]

What to Eat While Camping

By Gray Rollins
What To Eat While Camping
One of the most fun times you can have while camping is cooking for the group. Cooking is generally done over a fire or on a grill. You should bring foods that are easy to store and keep fresh. You should include snacks for the trail as well as [...]

Camping Food Can Be Fun

We all do it. We’re planning our family camping trip, and the only food on the list are things we can poke on a stick to hold over the fire. Well, that’s ok if you’re 10 years old, but camping doesn’t have to be quite so predictable.
Part of the fun and charm of roughing it [...]

Make Grilling A Healthy Experience

By Scott Schirkofsky
Without a doubt there is something very relaxing and pleasurable about cooking and eating grilled food. There are countless ways you can turn your grilling not only into a flavorful and enjoyable way to cook, but there are also many healthy and tasty alternatives. Like anything else in life, what you put on [...]