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Cooking Rice in Foil Dinners

I like rice in my foil dinners.  But it requires some moisture.  Usually I make up the foil packet, leaving one end open, and then pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water in open end and then seal that end up. Unfortunately, it seems like my foil packet is never quite air (or water) tight …

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12 Ways to Spice Up Foil Dinners

Foil dinners are a long time favorite over the fire.  They are easy to make, easy to cook, and you can eat them right in the foil, so there isn’t much to clean up. My standard dinner includes hamburger, potatoes, carrots, onions, and rice.  You probably have a standard foil dinner as well.  Here are …

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Grilled Peppers

Grilled peppers have a great taste.  You can often find peppers at your local farmers market at a reasonable price. Take 8-10 green, yellow, red sweet peppers and quarter them.  Remove the seeds and membranes.  Brush the skins with olive oil and them grill them, skin side down over medium low coals or heat.  They should …

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Four Things You Absolutely Must Look For To Pick the Best Brisket for Smoking

One of the keys to successfully smoking brisket is picking the right meat. Here are four tips to help you make sure you pick brisket that will be perfect for smoking. Look for a brisket that has a good fat cap. This is a layer of fat that should be about an 1/2 inch thick …

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Campfire Cooking with Pie Makers

Pie makers, pie irons, jaffle irons, panini grill, toasties, sandwich cubano, pudgie pies, moutain pies, hobo pies, sandwich cookers, and pie shams, are all names for a popular campfire cooking implement that consists of two metal casings that hook together with a hinge at the end.  The casings pivot at the hinge and metal rods …

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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 …

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Grilling Tips For First Time Grillers

Is grilling one of your passions? Is cooking steaks outdoors your kind of fun? If you are a first time griller, then here are some tips for you!

7 Grilling Tips For After Summer Ends

Grilling is a popular summer activity. It’s great to get out there and enjoy the sun while cooking some delicious food at the same time. Do you shut down the grill when fall comes? Did you know that you can grill all year round? Here’s how.