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Before you set out on your next adventure in the great outdoors, make sure you have the right food—and enough of it! Elaine Johnson, associate food editor at Sunset magazine, reveals what to prep ahead, why you should use a grocery list, how to pack a cooler to keep fragile foods safe and secure, and more. With all of the meals squared away in advance, you can spend less time hovering over the grill and more time enjoying the fresh air.
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Let’s get back to basics! In this lesson, Elaine Johnson, associate food editor at Sunset magazine, walks you through the most essential campground cooking skills, including: using a camp stove, working with cast iron skillets and camp grills, and building a fire for cooking. You will also learn two simple, crowd-pleasing recipes for breakfast and dinner.
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The Dutch oven is one of a camp cook’s most versatile tools—from cooking hearty soups and stews to decadent cinnamon rolls. In this lesson from Sunset Magazine, associate food editor Elaine Johnson demonstrates how to use a Dutch oven at the campground. You will learn how a camp Dutch oven differs from the traditional model, discover the three most common coal arrangements, and get two mouthwatering recipes to test out in your own Dutch oven.
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Leave no camper hungry or thirsty! In this lesson, Sunset Magazine reveals the 10 things you must know about providing food and drinks for your fellow adventures. Get delicious recipes for campground staples, like s'mores -- as well as more adventurous recipes, such as bacon-wrapped dates and negronis for happy hour. You'll also learn a few practical skills, like how to wash dishes and plan for emergencies.
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For getting the most flavor out of vegetables, nothing beats grilling. In this lesson from Sunset magazine, food editor Margo True reveals the best methods for grilling veggies—from marinades to presentation techniques. You will learn how to keep vegetables from sticking, choose the perfect temperature, and more. There's something for everyone, whether you're looking for easy sides for a steak or ways to make a whole meal out of vegetables.
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You don’t need an oven to make pizza! In this lesson from Sunset Magazine, associate food editor Elaine Johnson reveals how to make one of America’s favorite foods on an outdoor grill, along with three killer topping combinations that you can recreate in your own backyard. Find out the easiest way to prepare the dough, how to grill it to a perfect golden brown, and how to get your guests involved in building their own pizzas.
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Want to cook delectable meals in the comfort of your own backyard? In this lesson from Sunset Magazine, discover 10 tips that will help you cook on a gas or charcoal grill like a true professional. Food editor Margo True explains how to use vents to control temperature on a charcoal grill, why you should use a drip pan, when to use direct and indirect heat, and more.
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With just a cooking grate, sand, aluminum foil, and bricks, you can build your own barbecue pit in minutes. Margo True, food editor at Sunset magazine, shares the blueprint (courtesy of celebrity chef Michael Fiorello). Gather some fire-building materials and invite your friends over to test out your DIY creation.
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Learn how to throw a Santa Maria-style barbecue party in your own backyard! Ike Simas, one of the foremost experts of traditional Santa Maria-style barbecue, visits Sunset Magazine to break down how red oak affects flavor, what steps go into preparing the meat, and how you can assemble some classic sides to accompany a choice cut of top sirloin.
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You don’t have to limit yourself to the traditional ways of cooking. In this lesson from Sunset Magazine, food editor Margo True reveals six unconventional methods for cooking on gas or charcoal grills. Make popovers in a muffin pan, or turn your grill into an oven for large cuts of meat that require indirect heat; you can even cook directly in the coals for some recipes.
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