Copycat Zuppa Toscana is the perfect reason to stay in on a cold evening. Fill Dutch oven with the taste of Olive Garden’s signature soup without leaving the comfort of the couch or your pajamas. Homemade Zuppa Toscana I remember as a kid frequenting Olive Garden for their endless soup, salad, and breadsticks meals. As…
Dutch Oven Guinness Beef Stew is the perfect comfort food dish for those colder months. With flavorful, tender meat and the addition of Guinness, this rich gravy stew is the ultimate winter dinner recipe you don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s day for. Guinness Beef Stew I love a good stew that can simmer…
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is the perfect easy breakfast recipe that can easily be prepared ahead of time. With endless flavor combinations, this will quickly become a new family favorite. Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce for the ultimate fall comfort food. Homemade Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal My kids are probably the pickiest kids…
This easy no knead Dutch Oven Bread comes together quickly without even the need for a stand mixer. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to create a sticky dough that is steamed to perfection in a Dutch oven, finished with a golden, crunchy crust, and has plenty of air pockets to hold softened butter…
This Homemade Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe for 2 is the perfect drink to cuddle up by the fire with. Especially warm after a long day of skiing, snowmobiling, or shoveling, you or your kids are never going to want the store-bought stuff again. Thick, creamy, and topped with toasted marshmallows – it’s simply the best!…
If you love Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup then you’ll love this Dutch Oven copycat, whipped up on the woodstove when you don’t have power or on the stovetop of course. A creamy, hearty soup with fresh vegetables, juicy chicken, and soft potato gnocchi is the perfect winter soup. Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi We…
Venison Backstrap is the best cut of deer, hands down. Easy to cook, melts like butter, it’s easy to see why this is considered one of the prime cuts of wild game. A necessity to any country homestead menu or date night dinner. The Venison Backstrap Are you someone who eats the best thing first…
Looking for fluffy yet dense, semi-sweet yeast Homemade Rustic Dinner Rolls to compliment tonight’s dinner? I’ve got you covered! These dinner rolls make enough for a crowd and can keep for over a week tasting as fresh as ever. Old School Rich Hot Dinner Rolls Rich hot dinner rolls are a staple in this house….
A browned, crunchy exterior with a soft pink inside, this is the perfect Prime Rib to cook this holiday season. Taking minimal time to prep, and a mostly set-it and forget-it recipe, your guests will marvel at the extravagance. We can keep the simplicity our little secret. Hello Holidays What is more traditional at the…
The Best Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are creamy with loads of the best cheese in every bite. These are not your basic mashed potatoes. These are elevated to bring forth the best of the holiday season while being an easy make-ahead dish. The perfect base for nearly any dinner. Recipe Inspiration If there is one dish…
These oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts are sweet, tangy, and just a bit spicy. Glazed by the accompanying apple slices, crunchy bacon, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, this recipe is the perfect brussels sprout side dish for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holiday meal. Thanksgiving and Christmas Cast Iron Recipes I can’t believe it’s the…
Dutch Oven Turkey Butternut Squash Chili is a mix between your traditional, hearty, warm chili with a cross over of white chicken chili, but without the beans. Better yet, this chili turns out to be a beautifully vibrant orange color to celebrate the fall harvest and use up those Thanksgiving leftovers. The Inspiration Behind the…