Archive for January, 2007

Herb-Rubbed Steak

1 2-3 lb. sirloin steak
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary, etc., or you can use dried Italian seasoning)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine garlic, onion, herbs, salt, and pepper in small bowl.  Rub onto both sides of the meat.  Grill on an uncovered grill over [...]

Baked Stuffed Apples

6 apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 1/4 cups water
6 oz orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tbsp honey 
Wash the apples.  Remove the core, but don’t cut all the way through–leave the bottom of the apple intact.  In a bowl, combine the raisins, almonds, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Divide the filling among the apples, [...]

Charlies Dutch Oven Corn Bread

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbps sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 8oz can creamed corn
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
Mix all ingredients well. Pour into a well-greased Dutch oven. Bake with 8 coals underneath and 16 coals on top for about 20 [...]

Dutch Oven Vegetables

8 cups of vegetables, cut into bite size pieces (use your favorite, but some possibilities include broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, squash)
1/4 lb. butter
8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Put 1/4″ water in Dutch oven and add vegetables.  Season with salt and pepper (do this generously–use more [...]

Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff

1 onion, chopped
2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
salt and pepper
1 cup water
3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (12 oz) bag egg noodles
Brown meat onion and spices in Dutch oven.  While meat is browning, mix together water, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sacue, [...]

Enchilada Casserole

1 large onion chopped
2 lbs ground beef1 10 oz can tomato soup
2 10 oz cans enchilada sauce
12 oz. grated cheese
8 flour tortillas
1 cup sour cream
Cook ground beef and onion the the Dutch oven.  Remove and place in large bowl.  Stir soup and enchilada sauce into the ground beef mixture.  Spoon a 1/4″ layer of meat [...]

Dutch Oven Pork Chops

4 pork chops
2 potatoes, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can water
In Dutch oven, add 2 tbps. oil.  Brown pork chops on both sides.  Remove chops and saute onions.  Remove onions and put chops back in.  Spread onions over the chops.  Lay the potato slices over the onions.  Mix the water and soup [...]

Nine Ways to use Zip-lock Bags to Make Outdoor Cooking Easier

Zip-lock bags are extremely helpful when cooking outdoors.  They come in a variety of sizes from 1 pint to 2 gallons.  There is no need to buy expensive ones for most uses.  You should be able to find off-brands at grocery stores, discount stores, or dollar stores.  Here are some ideas and tips for using [...]

Game Hens and Vegetables

Game Hens
2 Cans Chicken Broth
Water
Salt/Pepper
10 garlic cloves, whole
2 large onions, quartered
4-5 medium potatoes
5-6 large carrots
Oil
Place Dutch oven into hot coals. Put a small mound of oil in pot, coating the hens also. Season and brown hens on two sides, and sliced onions at the same time. Brown lightly, then carefully add the [...]

Dutch Oven Beans

2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 green peppers
1 lb. pre-cooked ham
1 cup ketchup
4 or 5 (31 oz.) cans of pork and beans
2 lb. bacon
2 onions
3 (12 oz) jars of Chili Sauce
1 cup Dijon Mustard
Use a 14 inch Dutch Oven and cook at approximately 325 degrees using 17 briquettes on top and 10 [...]