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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.

Backyard Barbecues
Backyard Barbecues

Backyard Barbecues

jsteffan2023-05-10T20:29:42+00:00February 1st, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

For many, the cooler weather means one thing — time for fun adventure outdoors. The hot summers are gone and it is time to get out and enjoy all the smells of the woods, watch the beautiful leaves as they turn color, and get ready [...]

Ready, Set, Grill
Ready, Set, Grill

Ready, Set, Grill

jsteffan2023-02-14T21:32:27+00:00February 1st, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

If you have lived in the Snow Belt, you are most likely ready to get out the grill and fire it up for some delicious meals. Whether you grill meat or vegetables or even pineapple, you can't go wrong. Here you will learn some of [...]

Winter Picnic to Warm to Warm the Heart
Winter Picnic to Warm to Warm the Heart

Winter Picnic to Warm to Warm the Heart

jsteffan2023-02-10T19:58:23+00:00January 12th, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

When winter rolls around, I love to get out and really enjoy this special season. My father was a forest ranger, and as a child I went with him to the woods. We loved to snow shoe and test our skill at skiing. When I [...]

Holiday Breakfast Recipes
Holiday Breakfast Recipes

Holiday Breakfast Recipes

jsteffan2023-02-07T23:11:12+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Breakfast, Delicious Food, Holiday Fun|

I love to find a recipe that can be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I remember a time that I needed to do a special thank you for several people. I decided that I would serve this recipe. The best thing was that I [...]

Improvised Grills… Create Your Own Grill for Great Fun
Improvised Grills… Create Your Own Grill for Great Fun

Improvised Grills… Create Your Own Grill for Great Fun

jsteffan2023-05-10T20:34:04+00:00November 14th, 2022|Backyard, Delicious Food, Family Fun, Lunch|

A few weeks ago, I got a call to give a presentation on preparedness. My approach was not to focus on preparing for a rainy day, but to get out and have a great time learning outdoor cooking and camping skills. Then when the rainy [...]

Thanksgiving in the Great Outdoors
Thanksgiving in the Great Outdoors

Thanksgiving in the Great Outdoors

jsteffan2024-12-02T18:35:36+00:00November 10th, 2022|Delicious Food, Holiday Fun, Thanksgiving|

It is time to make those final plans for Thanksgiving. Most people will roast their turkey in the oven but if you have a little adventure, good weather, and a little time you could consider some outside alternatives. A few years ago when I was [...]

Turkey Leftovers that Make Your Mouth Water
Turkey Leftovers that Make Your Mouth Water

Turkey Leftovers that Make Your Mouth Water

jsteffan2023-01-26T17:40:33+00:00November 3rd, 2022|Delicious Food, Holiday Fun, Thanksgiving|

This is the time of year when turkey finds its way to many dinner tables. Some people eat turkey as the Thanksgiving fare and then dine on leftovers for weeks. Others eat turkey on Thanksgiving, dine on leftovers for weeks, and then repeat the process [...]

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Dian Thomas2022-12-19T22:21:59+00:00July 28th, 2020|Delicious Food, Desserts, Dutch Oven|

This is my signature recipe. I have demonstrated it on television many times. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 (16-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained 1 (8-ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix, prepared according to package directions [...]

Enchilada Pie
Enchilada Pie

Enchilada Pie

Dian Thomas2022-12-15T20:28:24+00:00July 28th, 2020|Delicious Food, Dutch Oven|

2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (11.5-ounce) can condensed tomato soup 2 (10-ounce) cans mild or hot enchilada sauce 1 cup water 9 (8-inch) flour or corn tortillas 1-1/2 to 2 cups (8 ounces) Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Cooking [...]

Meatloaf in Onion and Banana Boat Easy to Make on Campout or Backyard
Meatloaf in Onion and Banana Boat Easy to Make on Campout or Backyard

Meatloaf in Onion and Banana Boat Easy to Make on Campout or Backyard

Dian Thomas2023-03-28T17:47:21+00:00July 28th, 2020|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

It's that time of year when meals outside taste a lot better than those prepared inside. For family it is great to at least get out in the backyard on family night and let all the family try their skills at cooking an outdoor meal. [...]