Category Archives: Cooking

Troop 609 Scout Camping Recipes

A few years back when my boys were in scouts we’d head up to Many Point Scout Camp with the troop.  All the patrols would make their own food and the adult leaders were no exception.  We had a lot of great recipes that we used and our meals could often best be referred to as… Read More »

Mushroom Risotto

Another risotto recipe – this one we found online.  Tastes amazing! Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth (divided) 3 tbsp olive oil (divided) 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced 1-1/2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 tbsp finely chopped chives 4 tbsp butter 1/3… Read More »

Basil Steak Marinade

This has become our favorite way to make steak and making it couldn’t be simpler.  I’ve even made this camping on a little smokey grill and some friends said it was one of the best steaks they’ve ever had. Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire… Read More »

Buffalo – Cilantro Chicken Sandwiches

These chicken sandwiches are another family favorite of ours.  It has a lot of strong flavors, yet somehow it’s not overwhelming when all together. Ingredients: Whole wheat hamburger buns Chicken breasts Buffalo wing sauce Pepperjack cheese slices Jalapenos – fresh, sliced thin Fresh cilantro – whole leaves, smaller stems ok Directions: Make homemade buffalo wing… Read More »

Buffalo Wing Sauce – Medium

I haven’t found a good Buffalo Wing Sauce in the stores but this recipe makes an excellent sauce.  We use it all the time with the Buffalo – Cilantro Chicken Sandwich recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2… Read More »

Chicken Vesuvio

Made one of my new favorites last night – Chicken Vesuvio.  I especially like how the potatoes taste – best I’ve ever had.  I think the wine and the chicken broth adds such a good flavor to the dish. Plus – it’s my favorite use for my new Le Creuset Dutch Oven: Chicken Vesuvio (serves… Read More »

Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto

I first had this recipe when I was in a cooking class and couldn’t believe how great it smells and tastes.  It’s super-easy with the pressure cooker as well.  Makes 10 side portions Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onions 2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5… Read More »