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Whether you are planning a backyard adventure, camping in the woods, celebrating a holiday, or need a simple meal for dinner Dian’s delicious recipes and easy to follow instructions are bound to be a tasty success.

Dian provides her tips and tricks for cooking over an open fire, with a Dutch Oven, and even using house hold items to create a DIY oven. Her innovative ideas are excellent for both beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

8 Secrets for Avoiding High-Calorie Temptations

Dian Thomas2023-03-01T20:09:38+00:00February 15th, 2023|Delicious Food|

By Carolyn Campbell It’s easy to start eating without thinking much about it. High-calorie food temptations become even more tempting when you’re hungry, stressed, or tired. Before you know it, it’s easy to gobble down one cookie… two…or five! It seems like a popcorn [...]

Irish Potato Skins
Irish Potato Skins

Irish Potato Skins

Dian Thomas2023-02-27T22:07:15+00:00February 15th, 2023|Sides, St. Patrick's Day|

Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish with a crisp green salad. 4 large baking potatoes 2 tablespoons butter, melted Seasoned salt Pepper Potato Skin Toppings 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped green onions (5-6 onions) 6 crisp-cooked bacon slices, [...]

Cowboy Potatoes

jsteffan2023-02-16T01:33:04+00:00February 15th, 2023|Camping, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven, Entrées|

These wonderful potatoes will be a hit at any party. I love to make a big batch and then have them for the week. 8 slices bacon, diced 2 medium onions, diced 8 medium potatoes, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Cheddar [...]

Shamrock Bread Loaf
Shamrock Bread Loaf

Shamrock Bread Loaf

Dian Thomas2023-02-16T16:46:02+00:00February 15th, 2023|Entrées, St. Patrick's Day|

Green, but not moldy! 4 leaf clovers are tricky to find, but maybe this delicious shamrock bread loaf will bring some needed good luck. What You Will Need 2 packages active dry yeast 1-1/4 cups in warm water Green food coloring in 1 cup warm water [...]

Pot of Gold and Rainbow Centerpiece
Pot of Gold and Rainbow Centerpiece

Pot of Gold and Rainbow Centerpiece

Dian Thomas2023-02-16T17:56:51+00:00February 15th, 2023|Holiday Fun, Sides, St. Patrick's Day|

This centerpiece doubles as your fruit salad! What You Need Styrofoam wreath form (24"diameter), cut in half Aluminum foil Toothpicks Leaf lettuce Rainbow-colored fruits: apple halves, strawberries, orange slices, pineapple, grapes, blueberries Toothpicks Gold foil-covered chocolate coins Small (green if possible) pot, dry ice, and [...]

‘Apple Pie on a Stick’ is fun to make — and tasty to eat
‘Apple Pie on a Stick’ is fun to make — and tasty to eat

‘Apple Pie on a Stick’ is fun to make — and tasty to eat

Dian Thomas2023-04-25T22:48:46+00:00February 14th, 2023|Camping, Desserts|

Stick cooking is probably the oldest form of cooking — at least it's the method depicted in most of the books and movies you read and see about prehistoric times. With just a few contemporary updates, stick cooking is still one of the most universal [...]

Goat Cheese & Carmelized Onion Pizzelle

jsteffan2023-02-19T03:55:46+00:00February 14th, 2023|Delicious Food, Entrées, Sides|

An absolutely delicious treat as an appetizer or main dish. You'll want to make this often. Pizzelle crust, 1/4 recipe 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced Salt & Pepper 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled Sun-dried tomatoes will add [...]

Dutch Oven Basic
Dutch Oven Basic

Dutch Oven Basic

jsteffan2023-04-25T22:31:25+00:00February 7th, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Dutch Oven|

This weekend I had guests in from Texas. The first thing they asked me was, “How can we cook in the Dutch oven you sent us?” I used the delicious Pistol Rock Chicken recipe that I shared with you last week to start out. Their [...]

Great Foods for Super Bowl
Great Foods for Super Bowl

Great Foods for Super Bowl

jsteffan2022-12-02T21:39:17+00:00February 6th, 2023|Delicious Food, Holiday Fun|

Weather or not you are a football fan, you most likely know dozens of people who are set for Super Bowl Sunday — or even for watching the taped game on Monday for Family Home Evening. No matter when you gather around the television, a [...]

It’s Time to Be Outdoors
It’s Time to Be Outdoors

It’s Time to Be Outdoors

jsteffan2023-04-24T16:29:31+00:00February 4th, 2023|Camping, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven, Featured|

I just got back from Boston, where the trees and flowers are just waking up. I know that New England is known for its fall spectacular, but I am going to say spring sure comes in a close second. With all the trees waking up [...]