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Beer Can Chicken

May 29, 2012 By Mike

Beer Can Chicken In keeping with my theme of Homestyle Cooking and with the Summer grilling season upon us I figured it was time to cover making a Beer Can Chicken. The one shown above was done by a friend of mine, they all don’t have to have bacon but it sure doesn’t hurt. Ingredients […]

Barley Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Chicken Sausage

May 11, 2012 By Mike

Barley Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Chicken Sausage I’ve been trying to lose a few pounds lately but it has been hard with my love of  cooking but I found this recipe for Barley Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Chicken Sausage. It is billed as a lighter meal but after trying it you never would […]

How to Cook a Steak In A Cast Iron Frying Pan

April 20, 2012 By Mike

how to cook a steak in cast iron

Cook A Steak In Cast Iron Since I ran out of propane for the grill (I know, I know, way to be prepared!) but still wanted to do some homestyle cooking, I got to try out a technique I’ve had my eye on for a while now, and along the way learned how to cook […]

Chocolate Cake From Scratch

April 17, 2012 By Mike

Chocolate From Scratch Following along with my theme of homestyle cooking, I was lucky enough to have my wife make a chocolate cake from scratch. I must have done something REALLY good in the past to deserve her! It is pretty nice to live with someone who can whip up a cake out of pantry […]

How to make Easy Grill Bread.

March 31, 2012 By Mike

This is my take on an Easy Grill Bread. I use the same dough recipe as my Homemade Pizza Dough but instead of rolling it out into a pizza pie I cut it into quarters and make small balls out of it. I then roll the balls flat on a lightly floured surface. I try […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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