The Dutch oven is the one cooking pot that does it all: it bakes bread, steams vegetables, boils seafood, fries eggs, stews wild game, and broils meat. Dutch ovens produce great-tasting food with a small amount of effort and a lot of fun. From the care and cleaning of ovens to handy accessories, this comprehensive guide includes a wide range of useful information that will appeal to new and seasoned Dutch oven cooks alike. Learn how a Dutch oven is made and what to look for when purchasing one. Get lessons from an expertJ. Wayne Fears is a member of the International Dutch Oven Society and an author of acclaimed outdoor cookbooks, and he has served as a judge at many cook-offs, including the National Cornbread Cook-Off. Follow simple recipes to make:Follow simple recipes to make: Sourdough biscuits Cornbread Stews and soups Chili Baked salmon Hearty meatloaf Peach cobbler French coconut pie Apple pie And more!Whether you’re camping or throwing a party for friends, Dutch ovens will make cooking simple, unique, and enjoyable.