Tag Archives: IDOS

Twisted Cinnamon Wreath

Posted on August 26, 2014 by texasironchef

After trying the Pancetta,Tomato & Basil Pane Blanco, I was excited by the beautiful presentation of the split dough and wanted to try it again.  That’s when I spotted a beautiful braided wreath on the Artisan Bread Bakers on Facebook group.  They are … Continue reading →

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IDOS 3-Pot Wrap Up

Posted on August 22, 2012 by texasironchef

We won! My better-half and I are the 2012 Central Arkansas Dutch Oven Champions! We were absolutely taken by suprise when the final results were announced. I have never been more shocked in my life and am so proud to … Continue reading →

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Final Entry in the Cookoff: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast

Posted on June 14, 2012 by texasironchef

Our final entry in the IDOS Three-Pot Cookoff in Morrilton, Arkansas, was one we’ve prepared many times and love the delicious and beautiful result. We hoped it would be a winner! We’ve made bacon-wrapped stuffed turkey breast several times since … Continue reading →

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Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

Posted on June 13, 2012 by texasironchef

With the four-layer carrot cake safely delivered ontime to the judges table, we breathed a big sigh of relief but quickly moved on to preparing Macaroni Grill Rosemary bread.  (Here is the recipe we followed.) After getting the yeast going in … Continue reading →

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Four-Layer Carrot Cake

Posted on June 6, 2012 by texasironchef

When Steve and I decided to make a four-layer carrot cake (based on techniques and recipe from the May/June 2012 issue of Cook’s Illustrated) for our dessert entry at the IDOS 3-Pot Cookoff in Morrilton Arkansas, we knew we were in for a … Continue reading →

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Our First IDOS 3-Pot Cook Off

Posted on June 4, 2012 by texasironchef

Steve and I had a memorable time this past weekend in Morrilton, Arkansas, cooking in the Central Arkansas Dutch Oven Championship. We have been talking about competing  in a cook off for a long time, so after many practice runs … Continue reading →

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Yummy Test Results!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by texasironchef

The mini Margarita Cheesecakes turned out perfectly! I baked these in my kitchen oven, not in our Big Griz, but if I do make these for the cookoff, here is what they will look like in the dutch oven. I … Continue reading →

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Mini Margarita Cheesecakes – Test Run

Posted on October 11, 2011 by texasironchef

In preparation for an IDOS sanctioned 3 Pot cookoff, I am doing a test run to see if I can make mini Margarita Cheesecakes in a Lodge drop biscuit cast iron pan. I am using a recipe from one of … Continue reading →

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3 Pot Cook Off at the 2011 National Dutch Oven Gathering

Posted on July 16, 2011 by texasironchef

Friday morning, July 8th, 12 dutch oven teams gathered to hear the rules for the International Dutch Oven Society Sanctioned 3 Pot Cook Off. The event began at 9:00 am and ended four hours later. I was fortunate to be … Continue reading →

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