Dinner On The Fire Pit

 

 

It is getting cooler and I decided to cook our supper outside. Used the fire pit. I decided at the last minute to use the iron skillets. It is easy and taste great. We had chicken and butter beans. Added a bit of bbq sauce to the chicken and made sandwiches.  

 Cooking on a fire pit is a natural way to prepare food that's been practiced for thousands of years. Here are some tips and methods for cooking on a fire pit: 

• Use natural fuel

  The type of fuel you use can affect the taste of your food. Charcoal is best for large, bowl-shaped fire pits with vents, and wood can give food a smokier flavor. Avoid using lighter fluid.

• Add a grill

  Place a grill on top of your fire pit to turn it into a barbecue. 
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• Cook directly on the coals

  This traditional method uses white-hot charcoal to sear meat and create a crust. 
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Cook corn on the cob
You can cook corn directly on the coals, or wrap it in foil to prevent burning. You can also soak the corn in cool water for 30–60 minutes to keep the husk from burning. 


Cook burgers
Burgers are a versatile option that can be customized in many ways. 


Make campfire nachos
Layer tortilla chips, cheese, and your choice of toppings in a pan with a domed lid. 


Try other cooking methods
Other ways to cook on a fire pit include skewering, pot cooking, frying, and spit roasting. 


Cook red meat
Well-seasoned cuts of red meat like rump steak or lamb chop can create a delicious caramelized crust and smoky flavor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

 One dish meal .

NEED

1 small rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded

a couple of zucchini , diced

1 box chicken flavored stuffing

1/2 cup of butter, melted

1 can cream of chicken

1/2 cup sour cream

Preheat your oven to 350. In a large bowl, melt the butter and then mix with the box of DRY stuffing mix; set aside HALF of the mixture for topping the casserole later. Add the pulled chicken, diced zucchini, cream of chicken soup and sour cream to the stuffing and mix well. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish and then evenly sprinkle the top with your reserved stuffing mixture.  Bake, uncovered, for 35-45 minute.    

Food Storage Recipe - Simple Pasta With Peas

 Quick recipe! 

NEED 

1 box of Linguine pasta 

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup of the pasta water 

4 - 5 tablespoons of pesto sauce

Parmesan

Basil 

Pepper

Cook the pasta according to the directions and when it is almost done and the frozen peas.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the water that you cooked the pasta in.

Drain the pasta and peas.

Add the pasta , peas, pesto and water together back in pot.

Serve and top with Parmesan. 

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken & Noodles

 Simple recipe that the whole family will love.

NEED

1 can chicken broth ( 14.5 oz)

1/2 teaspoon dried basil 

pepper

2 cups frozen California blend vegetables

2 cups of uncooked medium egg noodles

2 cups cubed cooked chicken or a can of chicken

In a medium pan mix the broth, basil, pepper, and vegetables together.

Heat this to a boil and then reduce the heat.

Cover and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the noodles. 

Cover and cook another few minutes, stir often.

Add the chicken and heat through.

Food Storage Recipe - Quick Chicken Parmigiana

 Get a little fancy with this yummy recipe. Serve with some garlic bread.

NEED:

1 package of frozen fully cooked breaded chicken patties ( you can also use chicken nuggets if you have them!!)

1 jar of traditional pasta sauce

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 box (8 oz) spaghetti

In a 2 quart baking dish arrange the chicken.

Top each one with pasta sauce and sprinkle with the cheeses. 

Bake at 400 degrees until the chicken is done and cheese is melted.

Heat the remaining sauce.

Boil water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti as the package instructs you to while the chicken is cooking.

Serve the chicken over the spaghetti! 

 

I make our garlic bread from those little breads that come in a loaf for a dollar at walmart. Just put butter on them and some garlic salt. Bake until slightly toasted. They can over cook fast. Watch them.