So for the last 2-3 years, when we go camping we take our Dutch Oven. It is SO much fun and so much more enjoyable than hot dogs and burgers for 8 days.
We tent camp, so we just have a cooler, small grill, and dutch oven, but it's all we need to eat delicious food!
My friend has a dutch oven too
and each day we cook a breakfast,
dinner, and dessert in them.
Lunch is the leftovers or burgers or dogs.
This year I decided to make it even easier and pre-prep EVERYTHING I could.
And it should be SO easy
to just dump the stuff in the D.O.
and enjoy!
The recipes I'm responsible for:
Scout Breakfast
Zippy Chicken and Au gratin potatoes
Enchilada casserole
Pizza
Pumpkin Delight
Cinnamon Rolls
Blueberry pound cake
I pre-prepped everything I could, put each step of the recipe in separate bags, and put that in a gallon bag with the recipe tucked in.
So now when we are at the site,
I don't have to dirty a bunch of pans and bowls and utensils,
but just dump and go!
Should be fabulous! If you don't have a dutch oven, and get sick of the same ol' same old during camping, you should definitely invest in one. You can get the 12" size one for about $35 to $40 and it is WELL worth it. Pack that, charcoal, and matches and you're on you way to deliciousness!
Kari, I think your blog is my new favorite. Every time I read it I am either inspired and/or learn something. We have church family camp every year and there are the "good" campers who all have a dutch oven and produce thanksgiving dinner in it, and there there are the "other" campers, who don't. Alas, I am an 'other.' It seems so intimidating to me. I am incredibly impressed with your pre-prepping and I can't WAIT to hear how it goes because I'm going camping in three weeks and maybe you can teach me to be a good camper too.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time!
Oh man, Kira. I got the hook up for you then. Go get a 12" dutch oven (it has to have legs and an inverted lid--for outdoor use) and season it if it's not pre-seasoned, and I'll hook you up when I get back with all the recipes and goodness you need to become a ROCKSTAR Dutch Oven Queen! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh,and get a bunch of gallon and quart freezer bags too. Then get ready to gain about 50lbs and you'll be all set!
Rock on.