Food
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Make a Dutch Baby in a Dutch Oven
What is a Dutch Baby? A Dutch Baby is basically a huge, fluffy pancake that is usually baked in a hot skillet. I baked ours in a Dutch Oven on our camping trip at Kelly Park, with amazing results. Topped with canned cherries and a sprinkle of powered sugar it will make the perfect dessert after a day of exploring. Dutch Baby Recipe 3 Eggs 1/2 Cup Milk 2 Tablespoons Sugar 1 Tablespoon Vanilla 3/4 Cup Flour Dash of Salt 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling Confectioners’ Sugar to taste Whipped Topping Begin by whisking the eggs together in a bowl. Add the milk, sugar and vanilla to the eggs. Mix…
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Christmas Cornbread in a Dutch Oven
Who doesn’t love cornbread? Take it up a notch with this simple and colorful cornbread recipe that is perfect for a Christmas Campout. Recipe 1 Teaspoon oil or butter ( for greasing the Dutch Oven ) 2 Cups Corn Meal Mix 1 1/3 Cups Buttermilk 1 Can Creamed Corn 1/4 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil 1 Egg 1/2 Cup each of Red and Green Peppers 1/2 Jalapeño Pepper 1 Cup Shredded Mexican Mix Cheese In a medium sized bowl add the cornmeal, buttermilk and oil. Mix well. Next add the egg and continue to mix until smooth. Add in the all the peppers, creamed corn and the cheese. Mix together.…
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Baked Ravioli in a Dutch Oven
Baked Ravioli made in a Dutch Oven is the perfect comfort food on any camping adventure. It is quick to put together and full of cheesy flavor that the whole family will love. I made this on our last camping trip to Anastasia State Park. It was so nice to sit down to a home cooked meal after a day at the beach and exploring St. Augustine. Baked Ravioli Frozen Ravioli (Cheese, Beef or a Combination of both) 1 Jar of Pasta Sauce 1 Package Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (4) Parmesan Cheese Either directly into a pre-seasoned Dutch Oven or a Dutch Oven liner that has been well…
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The Summer Mix-Up, A Kid’s Drink Celebrating the End of Summer
Have kids celebrate the end of summer by combining the tastes of summer into a fun drink of their own creation. What is a Summer Mix-Up? The Summer Mix-Up was my youngest son’s idea to celebrate the end of the season on our last summer campout at Anastasia State Park. Instead of having one type of drink he decided it would be more fun to create his own. So I bought a combination of drinks that remind us of the lazy days of summer. Types of drinks to buy: Lemonade Sport Drinks Orange Soda White Soda Colas Fruit Juices Grenadine Syrup Garnishes Sliced Limes and Lemons Maraschino Cherries I set…
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Piña Colada Cake in a Dutch Oven
On our latest camping trip, Tomoka State Park, we made Piña Colada Cake in a Dutch oven. It was a snap to make and tasted so good after a day at the beach. Ingredients for Piña Colada Cake Box of Angel Food Cake Mix Can of Crushed Pineapple Tub of Whipped Topping 1/2 Cup of Shredded Coconut Maraschino Cherries for garnish (optional) These are simple ingredients that pack fairly well on a camping trip. Make sure the whipped topping is unfrozen before using. Directions Before prepping your cake, make sure to have your briquettes ready. You will need approximately 21 briquettes. Fourteen will go on the top lid and seven…
