Chef-Tested Recipes for Real Life
Practical recipes shaped by professional experience and designed for real kitchens.
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Campfire Mushroom Risotto
This mushroom risotto is cooked over the campfire for a rich, smoky flavor. One pan, properly browned mushrooms, and steady heat control create a perfectly creamy, al dente texture.
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Olives, and Apricots
This easy chicken tagine is slow-cooked with dried apricots, briny olives, and tangy preserved lemon for authentic Moroccan flavor at home.
The Ultimate Chili Con Carne with Tender Chunks of Beef
This chunky beef chili is loaded with tender braised beef, black beans, chili peppers, spices, and a few chef-tested secret ingredients that take it over the top.
One Pot Bison Bolognese with Tagliatelle
Cooking the pasta right in the sauce makes this bison bolognese with tagliatelle extra quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights or camping!
Campfire Creamy Polenta with Fresh Corn
This creamy polenta with Bob’s Red Mill cornmeal, summer corn, and smoky Gouda is an easy, cheesy, one-pot side dish, perfect for camping!
One Pot Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Sour Cream
This one-pot chicken pesto pasta is loaded with broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sour cream—creamy, dreamy, and ready in 30 minutes!
Creamy One Pot Rigatoni Amatriciana
Dinner’s ready in 30 minutes with this easy one-pot dish. Bacon and pickled jalapenos add a spicy kick, and the pasta cooks right in the sauce.
Iraqi Chicken Soup
This minimal ingredient chicken soup is so heartwarming and easy to assemble, that you don’t even need to chop the vegetables. It’s the perfect meal if you’re feeling under the weather, short on time, or just in need of comfort.

