Food
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Quick and Easy Cheesy Ranch Potatoes in a Dutch Oven
We made a quick and easy potato side dish on our last camping trip at Wekiwa Springs State Park. These cheesy ranch potatoes made in a Dutch Oven were the perfect compliment to our grilled hamburgers on a cool night. Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Open and drain the canned potatoes. Quarter the potatoes and place directly into a well seasoned Dutch Oven or a greased Dutch Oven liner. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the potatoes. Next add the the ranch seasoning packet. Stir the potatoes making sure they are well coated with oil and ranch seasoning. Top with a cheese. Place 14 briquettes on the top lid of the…
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Make a Giant Christmas Cookie in a Dutch Oven
This giant Christmas cookie is sure to be a hit on your holiday camping adventures. A sweet treat to end a day of winter camping fun. And it is a snap to make with a pre-made cookie mix. Giant Christmas Cookie Recipe In a large bowl pour the pre-made chocolate chip cookie mix. Follow the directions on the package to mix. Add chocolate candies and white chocolate chips to the mix. Pour directly into a pre-seasoned Dutch Oven or use a liner. Place 14 hot briquettes on the top lid of the Dutch Oven and 7 underneath, for a temperature of 350º. Bake approximately 25 minutes or until done. Baking…
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Simple Pumpkin Spice Cake in a Dutch Oven
We made this simple, two ingredient, Pumpkin Spice Cake in our Dutch Oven on our last camping trip at Hillsborough River State Park. It was easy and quick to make. The perfect ending to a day of hiking and canoeing. Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe Boxed Spice Cake Mix Canned Pumpkin In a large bowl combine together the boxed spice cake mix and the can of pumpkin. Mix well. Pour the mixture directly into a well seasoned Dutch Oven or an oil sprayed Dutch Oven liner. Place 7 briquettes on the bottom of the Dutch Oven and 14 on the top lid to reach a temperature of 350º. Bake for approximately…
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Easy To Make Tropical Granola Mix
Summer is still in full swing in Florida and we a few more camping trips coming up. It’s the perfect time to make a Tropical Granola Mix to snack on. This mix is easy to make and a quick snack to fuel hungry campers. Tropical Granola Mix Recipe 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil 1/2 Cup Honey 1 Tablespoon Vanilla 1/2 Cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 7 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds 1/3 Cup Dried Chopped Mango 1/2 Cup Dried Chopped Pineapple 1/2 Cup Dried Cherries Preheat the oven to 325º. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, pour the oil,…
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Blueberry Buckle in a Dutch Oven
Blueberry season in Central Florida is winding down. It is the perfect time to make Blueberry Buckle in a Dutch Oven when these berries are at their peak sweetness. Local Farms Just a short drive from the Orlando area, there are several blueberry farms ready for you to visit. Our go-to place is Amber Brooks Farm in Eustis. The farm offers more than just U-Pick blueberries with fun activities for the whole family. Blueberry Buckle What is Blueberry Buckle? Blueberry Buckle is a cake like dessert. The streusel topping “buckles” under the force of the cake mix rising. It’s really just a simple, sweet tasting cake that is perfect after…
