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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.

Ball Toss Ice Cream Recipe | Easy DIY Ice Cream for Kids

Ball Toss Ice Cream Recipe | Easy DIY Ice Cream for Kids

kaylah2025-08-22T21:42:17+00:00August 26th, 2025|Delicious Food, Dian's Books, Roughing It Easy|

Ball Toss Ice Cream: A Fun DIY Treat for Families Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk (or flavored milk) 1 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract If you’re looking for a sweet way to combine family [...]

Cornish Hen in a Backpack – Cook While You Hike

Cornish Hen in a Backpack – Cook While You Hike

kaylah2025-08-19T21:10:45+00:00August 26th, 2025|Backyard, Backyard Roughing It Easy, Foil Cooking|

Cornish Hen in a Backpack Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 Cornish hen 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 3 medium-sized rocks (about the size of your fist) 18-inch sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil 2-inch-thick stack of newspaper Optional: 2–3 small red potatoes + 1 [...]

Smoked Herbal Pork Roast – Easy, Aromatic, and Smoky to Perfection

Smoked Herbal Pork Roast – Easy, Aromatic, and Smoky to Perfection

kaylah2025-08-19T21:10:34+00:00August 25th, 2025|Backyard, Backyard Roughing It Easy, Smoke Cooking|

Smoked Herbal Pork Roast Ingredients (Serves 6–8) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 (3- to 5-pound) pork picnic roast Aluminum foil (for resting) [...]

Campfire Apple on a Stick – A Simple, Sweet Outdoor Treat

Campfire Apple on a Stick – A Simple, Sweet Outdoor Treat

kaylah2025-08-12T15:32:37+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Stick and Spit Cooking|

Campfire Apple on a Stick Ingredients (Per Person) 1 baking apple (like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp) 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 3/4-inch dowel or long roasting fork There’s something magical about cooking over a campfire—and this [...]

Tomato Mozzarella Plate – Fresh, Simple, and Elegant

kaylah2025-07-24T19:48:16+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Sides|

Tomato Mozzarella Plate – Fresh, Simple, and Elegant Ingredients 1 small head of lettuce or 4 cups of salad greens (spring mix, arugula, or baby greens) 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 16 slices ½ pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch slices 2–3 [...]

Warm Goat Cheese Salad – A Simple Yet Elegant Starter

kaylah2025-07-24T19:42:54+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Sides|

Warm Goat Cheese Salad Ingredients 3 ripe tomatoes 6 to 8 ounces goat cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Ground black pepper, to taste 1 small head of lettuce or about 3 cups of salad greens (spring mix, [...]

Marinated Carrot Salad – A Sweet and Tangy Make-Ahead Favorite

kaylah2025-07-24T19:38:33+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Sides|

Marinated Carrot Salad Ingredients 5 cups (about 2 pounds) fresh carrots, sliced into thick rounds 1 large onion, thinly sliced into rounds 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 (10¾-ounce) can tomato soup ⅓ cup salad oil ½ cup sugar ¾ cup [...]

Watermelon Basket Fresh Fruit Salad – The Showstopper of Summer Gatherings

kaylah2025-07-24T19:35:04+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Outdoor Meals|

Watermelon Basket Fresh Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 large watermelon ½ ripe honeydew melon ½ ripe cantaloupe 2 pears, cut into small chunks 1 bunch red grapes, stems removed 1 basket strawberries, washed and halved or quartered Juice of 3 oranges Juice of [...]

Brick Biscuits – Rustic Campfire Bread

kaylah2025-07-24T18:36:34+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Delicious Food|

Brick Biscuits Equipment 4 to 6 bricks Wheelbarrow (or shallow fire-safe grill) Charcoal briquets Hand broom (for brushing ash) Wheelbarrow Hack: Fill the bottom with dirt, top with bricks, and place hot coals on the bricks to create a rustic cooking [...]

Bread on a Stick

kaylah2025-07-24T18:29:56+00:00August 24th, 2025|Backyard Roughing It Easy, Camping, Stick and Spit Cooking|

Bread on a Stick Ingredients 1 (1-pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (or fresh bread dough) 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 wooden dowels (1-inch thick, [...]

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Ball Toss Ice Cream Recipe | Easy DIY Ice Cream for Kids

Ball Toss Ice Cream Recipe | Easy DIY Ice Cream for Kids

Cornish Hen in a Backpack – Cook While You Hike

Cornish Hen in a Backpack – Cook While You Hike

Smoked Herbal Pork Roast – Easy, Aromatic, and Smoky to Perfection

Smoked Herbal Pork Roast – Easy, Aromatic, and Smoky to Perfection

Campfire Apple on a Stick – A Simple, Sweet Outdoor Treat

Campfire Apple on a Stick – A Simple, Sweet Outdoor Treat

Tomato Mozzarella Plate – Fresh, Simple, and Elegant

Warm Goat Cheese Salad – A Simple Yet Elegant Starter

Marinated Carrot Salad – A Sweet and Tangy Make-Ahead Favorite

Watermelon Basket Fresh Fruit Salad – The Showstopper of Summer Gatherings

Brick Biscuits – Rustic Campfire Bread

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