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Loaded Southern Skillet CornbreadMakes 10-12 servings1 cup self-rising* cornmeal, plus 2 tablespoons1 cup self-rising* flour1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese1/2 cup vegetable oil, used in 1/4 cup increments2 eggs, beaten1 cup butte...

Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad

½ pound bacon (225 grams)3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds/910 grams), cut into ½-inch (12-mm) cubes4 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons coconut oilJuice of 1 lime2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 green onions, choppedHandf...

Butternut Squash Casserole

2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2" cubes4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions4 TBSP butter1 tsp sugar1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock2 cups bread crumbs2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 1/2 T...

Eating t the "Ritz"

I found a receipe for Osso Bucco (beef short ribs cooked in a wine sauce over a bed of creamy polenta) on line. I had never tasted polenta before, which is just cooked corn meal, so I thought I would try it. The polenta turned out to be very simila...

Pellet smokers/grills

Brother-in-law showing off his new Treger pellet stove. I was somwhat interested to see what is available for RV'ing and ran across a grill manufactured by Green Mountain Grills called the Davey Crockette with Wifi!This Pellet grill/smoker (68 lbs) r...

Rainy Day

.... equals a canning day. Karen was after me to get fish out of the freezer so I decided that today was as good a day as any.15 pint jars for the off season and the freezer has room again.

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Halloween menus and fun foods??

With Halloween on a Friday this year it promises to be an extra-festive and spooky weekend. Any plans / ideas for fun Halloween foods, or for the following day (Dia de los Muertos) ??I like to put little red bell pepper "ears" on pigs in blankets so ...

Butterscotch sauce

4 tbsp salted butter1 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 tsp vanilla extractIn a wide saucepan or skillet, melt butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the cream, stirring until smooth.Without stirring, let the mixture cook at a bubbling s...

Rancho Beans

An old family favorite, from when I was a kid. Good for using up leftover meatloaf or hamburgers. A great cool-weather meal. Optionally serve with cornbread.1 lb ground beef or leftover meatloaf or burgers, crumbled2 small onions, chopped2 stalks...

Peach Pie Soggy Crust

I know this isn't a camping question but there are so many of you that are great cooks, I thought you would know the answer to this question. Does anyone have any suggestions on keeping a peach or apple pie from getting a soggy crust. I have used Ref...

Evaporated milk

How do you use evaporated milk? Do you dilute it before using? Edible on cold cereal? Can you use it with canned cream soups without a negative effect on the flavor? We are looking for a way to have milk readily available without refrigeration. ...

RV Ovens, hate them, love them, or just meh?

At the risk of starting a battle here I have to ask what do people think of ovens in RVs?I have read that they are notoriously hot on the bottom and cooking is not "even". Is that why they seem to have been taken over by convection ovens?Or is it tha...

Dry Aging Beef at Home

This process will take your grilling to a wholly different kind of steak nirvana... If the wife will let you take up that much of the fridge.http://www.askthemeatman.com/is_it_possible_to_dry_age_beef_at_home.htm

Calling all Hunters - Venison recipes

Anyone hunt deer? Bow season has started and I was Looking for some new recipes for venison. Also looking for a ground venison seasoning recipe for jerky. Ground only for jerky. We like ours spicey. Thanks Deb

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