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Cornmeal Mush - Indian Mush

Today we are going back in time – way back. This dish is at least several centuries old. I can remember my dad (born in 1914) talking about…

Started by Neil Waring

6 Feb 14
Reply by AERA D. LEWIS

Fry Bread and Donuts

Going on a Trip – Old Time Journey Bread Also called Fry bread or Indian Fry Bread (depended on who was doin' the cooking)   3 1/2 cups flo…

Started by Neil Waring

9 Feb 13
Reply by Dana Henry

Cowboy Potatoes

Cowboy Potatoes This recipe is a takeoff of the old time Sheppard’s Pie, but no self respecting Cowboy would ever eat something named after…

Started by Neil Waring

0 Jan 16

A Good Cowboy Kitchen

So what did cowboys eat? Well it depended on who was doing the cooking. If it was the cowboy doing the cooking most meals were the same, th…

Started by Neil Waring

1 Jan 14
Reply by Stan H

Just For Fun - It's the Weekend

It’s the weekend and with tongue firmly planted in cheek, my recipe for-              SLOPPY JOES   This is a true all-American treat. Some…

Started by Neil Waring

6 Jan 12
Reply by Dana Henry

Cup-a-Joe

Why does every respectable cowboy need a stick of fire wood, a hardboiled egg and a good mustache? For the Coffee How to make a good pot of…

Started by Neil Waring

1 Jan 7
Reply by Dana Henry

Old Time Food Quiz

  What food item, eaten by thousands of soldiers, needed only two ingredients?Here is the recipeFlour and Water – That’s it! Mix to a consi…

Started by Neil Waring

5 Jan 7
Reply by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell

What is your favorite Christmas treat????

We make Mince Meat cookies every Christmas. If you like raisin cookies you should like these. Make just like raisin cookies except replace…

Started by Ron "Six Gun Preacher"

4 Dec 3, 2012
Reply by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell

WOW 2 new members this year.

There's hope yet. Bring it, lets get this group rolling. Recipes, tips, dutch ovens or open flame. Need to keep this thing alive.   Any rec…

Started by Edward

2 Oct 8, 2012
Reply by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell

Texas Classic Chilli

Texas Classic Chilli yield: Serves 4 This Texas classic doesn't include beans or tomatoes, only beef, homemade chile paste, and a few flav…

Started by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell

4 Oct 5, 2012
Reply by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell

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