The butt of the pig is also known as a shoulder roast. When I got my first electric smoker 7 years ago, Lily thought it was more fun to call it a butt – that’s five year old humor for ya! Continue reading “Pork Rub”
Category: Recipes
Campfire Foil Meal
It is officially fall. I’m one happy camper (pun intended).
Now that it is fall a lot of American Heritage Girls troops are planning campouts. I have decided to devote the next couple of Friday posts to camping.
Requirement #14 of the Outdoor Cooking merit badge has the girls create foil meals. This is one meal that works well for the entire group – regardless of which ages are camping. I set up an assembly line and allow the girls to prepare their own meal.
Cornbread cake
Cornbread cake? You heard me right. My aunt sent me a group of family favorite recipes last year and this was one of them. I could not get past the name. Well, fast forward to last month… while visiting my aunt she made this cake. It is now a must in my collection. I have made it twice since I’ve been home.
It is easy to make (which is always a plus). And it has the perfect balance of sweetness. It does not need frosting, but it is not overly sweet. It would be perfect for a brunch. Continue reading “Cornbread cake”
Strawberry Cobbler
Summer may be over but we can still enjoy the taste of summer all year long. Try this strawberry cobbler Continue reading “Strawberry Cobbler”
Spinach and Mushroom Manicotti
My son loves Italian food. Then again, as a growing teenager he loves FOOD! Spinach and Mushroom Manicotti is one of his favorites. Surprisingly enough it actually fills him up, at least for a little while. Well, it along with a tossed salad and garlic bread.
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