A drink you can make with these Fall Punch Recipes.

Try These Fall Punch Recipes

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Fall is a special time to make some of the most delicious meals. One of which is fall punch and apple cider drinks. It’s a wonderful drink to pair with any fall meal or treat. We bring it up because it’s the perfect drink to make for your guests and family when you stay with Mill Creek Ranch Resort this autumn. 

Mill Creek Ranch Resort is one of the best RV parks and resorts in East Texas. Our award-winning RV park in Canton, TX, perfectly mixes the East Texas natural beauty and charm with modern comforts. Our cottage rentals provide an even higher level of comfort and luxury. Here are some of the best fall punch recipes to mix with friends and family.

  • Apple Cider Punch: Pizzazzerie has a yummy drink that combines apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice.
  • Easy Fall Party Punch: This is one more simple fall punch recipe that includes three ingredients: apple cider, pineapple juice, and ginger ale. You can add a few sliced apples for garnish, too. 
  • Harvest Punch: Delish has a recipe that might sound odd initially but is a delicious pairing. You’ll be mixing cider and ginger beer with some fruit and cinnamon.
  • Warm and Spicy Autumn Punch: This recipe from Allrecipes has a wonderful aroma. That’s because you will create this drink with oranges, cloves, apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, lemon juice, and pineapple juice. 
  • Tito’s Harvest Punch: If you want a fall punch with some kick, mix it with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Try rimming the glass with cinnamon sugar to make this punch even better.

Drink Up And Enjoy Fall

We know your friends and family will love these fall punch recipes and your Mill Creek Ranch Resort lodgings. Immerse yourself in East Texas’s raw beauty and charm by booking your stay with Mill Creek Ranch Resort.

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8 Tasty Fall Recipes for Your Texas Camper Vacation

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Fall is a wonderful time to journey to East Texas in your camper and enjoy the mild weather that our fun state has to offer locals and visitors alike. As you plan your camper getaway, whether you’re a seasoned RV traveler or this is your first excursion, Mill Creek Ranch Resort is an award-winning cottage resort and RV park located in historic Canton, Texas. Even if you don’t have your camper, we offer various country-style accommodations: cottages, yurts, RV sites, and some tiny house rentals. Our staff is dedicated to helping you embrace and live the #ResortLife. There are so many things to do on-site so that you will be right at home at Mill Creek Ranch Resort. Let’s explore 12 tasty fall recipes you can whip up during your Texas camper vacation. 

  1. We offer several fire pits around the resort, both at the cottage sites and the RV sites. Grab some reusable skewers and try these sweet and spicy Maple Sriracha Chicken Kabobs, which pair perfectly with a nice, crisp salad. 
  2. Treat your significant other to breakfast in (the cabin) bed! This Stuffed French Toast is a heavenly dish that will undoubtedly be a fan favorite. 
  3. Are you looking for a delicious family dinner? The whole family can warm up with a shared platter of foiled packed Chicken Nachos. It can be personalized with everyone’s preferred toppings.  
  4. Take another look at the fire pits around Mill Creek Ranch Resort and create some decadent S’mores Three Ways. You can have strawberry, chocolate, and peanut butter. It will be an ooey-gooey paradise! 
  5. There is nothing better than a classic camper dish, like hot dogs and beans! This Hot Dogs with Quick Cast-Iron Beans calls for a cast-iron pan, but you can always substitute with a regular pan. It can all be cooked up very quickly. 
  6. Create an adults-only beverage that pairs well with any camper recipe, so check out this Glampfire Cocktail. You may need to purchase some liquid smoke to top off this drink! 
  7. When we think of RV getaway or cottage vacation meals, one of the first things to mind is chili. What pairs well with chili? Cornbread! You will love this duel Chili and Cornbread recipe from Honestly Yum. 
  8. Experiment with a clever recipe and impress your friends and family during your Texas fall vacation! You will enjoy trying these Grilled Watermelon slices. 

Welcome to #ResortLife

Embrace nature and reenergize with a lovely East Texas vacation to Mill Creek Ranch Resort this fall. We have several rustic yet modern lodging accommodation options, from cabin-style cottages to RV sites. They are the perfect place to try out your hand at these tasty Texas fall recipes. You will enjoy all that our resort has to offer—book your stay online today!

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RV Park Dallas, TX: Try These Delicious Variations on Campfire Snacks

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rv park dallas tx | Mill Creek Ranch ResortFor the best RV park near Dallas, TX, drive no further than Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, just one hour east of the DFW area.  You’ll find no better RV facilities in Texas.  We combine modern amenities like WiFi internet, a fenced dog park and a big screen TV in our RV lodge with everything you expect from an traditional RV park near Dallas, TX – full hook-ups for water, sewer and electric, daily trash pick-ups, picnic tables and a fire ring for roasting hotdogs and making S’mores.

 

And when you have a fire ring at your disposal, why limit yourself to warming your toes or cooking up the usual campsite goodies?  There’s no reason why you can’t make all of your snacks over the fire – it lets you enjoy more of the great outdoors and it’s a lot of fun to get the whole family involved.  Many recipes start with heavy-duty foil, so be sure you’ve got it on hand.  Then, get ready to cook.

 

Popcorn Pouches.  Take 2 tablespoons of popcorn kernels and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and put in the middle of an 18-inch square of foil.  Pull up the sides and seal the edges, leaving room for the corn to pop.  Wrap a piece of string around the top of the pouch and attach it to a stick.  Shake over the fire until it pops.  You can add your favorite seasonings to the mix like paprika, Old Bay or lemon pepper.

 

Banana Boats.  Cut a long slit in the skins of 4 bananas (like a baked potato).  Pour peanut butter chips, chocolate chips or shredded coconut into the opening of the skin then wrap in foil and heat in the fire long enough for the filling to melt and the banana to soften.

 

Campfire Cheese.  Take the mess out of making nacho cheese sauce by placing chopped Velveeta into the center of an 18-inch square of foil.  Pull up the sides and seal and place into the smoldering ashes of the fire so it doesn’t burn.  After the cheese has melted, peel down the sides to make a bowl and enjoy with your favorite corn chips.  If you want a little more upscale snack, try a putting an 8-ounce wheel of Camembert or Brie into the center of the foil and wrap it up.  Put it into the smoldering ashes for 10 to 12 minutes.  Peel back the edges to form a bowl and dip shreds of crusty bread in for a warm snack.

 

Nutella and Banana S’mores.  This is an easy variation on the usual S’mores recipes.  Put Nutella hazelnut spread and banana slices between two peanut butter cookies.  Melt a marshmallow over the fire and squish it between the cookies.

 

Call Mill Creek Ranch Resort to make your reservation at our RV park near Dallas, TX today at (877) 927-3439.  And visit us at www.millcreekranchresort.com to find out more about our beautiful RV facilities and amenities.

 

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1880 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
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Quick tricks and recipes to snazz up your burgers while visiting luxury RV parks Texas

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One of the favorites on the grill for regulars and newbies alike that come to Mill Creek Ranch Resort, one of the best luxury RV parks Texas, is the good ‘ol American hamburger. Hamburgers are practically standard for camping trips, because they are easy to whip up, grill and eat. The “same old, same old,” however, can get, well, a little old. Here are a few tips and a recipe to help you snazz up your burgers on your next resort getaway!

Spice it up: If you typically don’t season your meat, it’s time to start. Salt and pepper go a long way, but feel free to throw pretty much any spice or seasoning you like in the ground meat. A few popular options are season salt, grill seasoning, garlic powder (or garlic salt – just don’t salt it twice if you use this!), cayenne and/or chili powder if you like some spice or a little curry powder for a good flavor whallop.

Switch it up: Yes, beef is the classic meat of choice when it comes to hamburgers, however, switching up the ground meat you use is a pretty easy way to make something different. Experiment with ground chicken or turkey,some East Texas venison or even go a little fancier and use lamb. With lamb, you can even mix it with ground beef.

Stuff it!: Stuffed burgers are all the rage these days, so much that there is even a special tool to help you with the process (it’s not really necessary though). The idea is pretty basic: make double the patties with your meat, but flatten them somewhat thin. Mound some cheese, bacon, wilted greens, mushrooms or really anything you can think of on one of the patties, cover with another patty and squish and mold the ends together. Then grill as usual and enjoy! Check out our recipe for greek stuffed lamburgers below!

There is nothing like fancying up a meal or two while camping at one of the best luxury RV Parks Texas. Contact Mill Creek Ranch Resort for more information or to book your luxury RV site.

 

Greek Stuffed Lamburgers

Makes 4 large burgers
1 ½ pounds ground lamb, or a mix of ground beef and lamb
Zest of 1 lemon
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
½-1 cup wilted spinach (or frozen spinach, thawed)

1. Mix the ground meat with lemon zest, oregano and salt and pepper. Separate the meat into 8 balls of about equal size, and flatten into large patties.

2. Place some crumbled feta and wilted spinach into the center of four of the patties. Top each with another patty and press together at the edges, somewhat sealing the stuffed burger.

3. Grill to your desired doneness. Serve on a bun, between cibatta bread, or in a pita pocket.

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1880 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
(877) 927-3439

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Try These Recipes For an Unforgettable Texas RV Park Thanksgiving

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Here at the Mill Creek Ranch Resort, we want you to be able to celebrate your holiday season with as much gusto as possible, whether you’re staying in one of our cabins or a great RV site her at the best Texas RV park. This year again, we help take some of the weight off of your Thanksgiving demands.  Join us for a potluck dinner,  Mill Creek will supply Turkey and Ham for everyone’s meal, while you get to bring and share all of your great side dishes with the other guests. If you don’t want to have a public Thanksgiving, then we’ve got you covered with some great ideas for how you can cook your own meal, even from the comfort of your RV.

Turkey is the great entree of choice for our American holidays. You may be daunted to attempt roasting this giant fowl, but have no fear, turkeys have been cooked in much worse situations than a crock pot before. In fact, RV Cooking Show offers this unique way to roast your bird with the least amount of time or effort possible in a clean trashcan. For those less adventurous, RV Free Wheelin’ offers this simple and slow cooked dutch oven option. Either recipe is tantalizing and simple, which is the perfect combination for outdoors cooking.

You are probably aware that the biggest concern with cooking outdoors is keeping the recipes simple, the clean-up minimal, and the food tasty. A few tips should give you confidence in your ability to be a camp chef. Like remembering to pack spices for your trip. Salt and pepper are obviously useful and easy to pack. Other spices may take a little forethought. Try to plan out your meals in advance so you know what you need to cook, then you can simply measure out your spices in advance. Keeping the measured amounts in sandwich baggies or ziplock bags is a great way to keep them handy and easy to pack.

“But Thanksgiving is supposed to be a huge feast,” you may be saying. “How can we keep the dishes to a minimum?” One of the best ways is to consolidate your dishes. For example, making sweet potatoes in a dutch oven is just as easy as setting the pot over hot coals for an hour or so, checking to make sure they are soft. You can add twice the Thanksgiving spirit to this dish by adding in cranberries to give the meal that special dose of tartness. Using some of the spices you packed with you, like nutmeg, cinnamon, or maple sugar. Get creative, and try out some new ideas or recipes. With a  little gumption, you may find that Thanksgiving in a Texas RV park is your favorite way to enjoy the holiday.

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1880 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
(877) 927-3439

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Another Great Texas RV Park Recipe!

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What goes along with summer fun while vacationing with family at a Texas RV Park? Great food of course!  If you’ve done much camping at Texas RV parks maybe you’re already a pro at dutch oven cooking, or maybe you’ve always wanted to try your hand at it, but have been a bit too intimidated to get started.

Roger L Beattie of the Backwoods Home Magazine describes dutch ovens: “squatting heavily in dank basements, drafty attics, and dusty, cluttered garages, these three-legged hulks from a bygone era wait impatiently to release their treasures.  Until then, they are pitted by time and tarnished by neglect.  For those who will uncover the mystery, their gaping caverns can once again be brimming with magic.

“From the birth of our nation, Dutch ovens have been an integral and versatile part of Americana.  Sadly today’s high-tech hustle-and-bustle lifestyle has all but forgotten the art of “leather-glove cuisine.”  The coal-black cast iron ovens appear outdated, unfriendly, and forbidding.  Interestingly however, with seven simple secrets revealed, the beginning camp cook and the consummate backyard chef can utilize these forgotten friends to produce a marvelous and unforgettable variety of succulent delicacies.”

Here is a helpful link for beginners and expert dutch oven cooks alike with Roger’s seven secrets of dutch oven cooking.

If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of dutch oven cooking is dump cake, think again!  Virtually anything you can cook in the oven, on the stove top, or in the microwave can be cooked in a dutch oven.  Dutch ovens are one of the most versatile pans you can own!  For those that are new to the art, here is a link to some handy tips from WikiHow on how to use a dutch oven.  

And for those of you who are ready for your next trip, take advantage of the RV specials  here at our beautiful RV resort, a top rated Good Sam Park for 2012 and who many call the best East Texas RV Park.  And while you’re doing your meal planning to decide what delicious food you’ll enjoy while you’re here, here’s a great dutch oven recipe for you to put on your menu list, Campfire Jambalaya, the grand-prize winning recipe from Scouting magazine’s national contest.  Complements of Kevin Young and Jim Brown, Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 44, in Heyburn, Idaho:

 

SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA

1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed

1 pound mild Italian sausage, chunked

1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, crawfish)

1/3 cup oil

1 large onion, sliced and chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

2 small red or green peppers, quartered and sliced

2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 14-oz. can chicken broth

3 cups okra, sliced

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon gumbo filé (powdered sassafras leaves)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup orange juice

2 to 3 cups long-grained white rice 

* Option: Replace cayenne with crushed and dried hot red peppers.

Cook in a deep, 14-inch Dutch oven. Heat chicken and Italian sausage until cooked through, but not browned. In a separate pot, steam seafood mixture until done (shrimp will turn pink).

In the Dutch-oven lid or another pan, sauté onions, celery, and red or green peppers until tender. Add the sautéed mixture, along with the tomatoes, broth, okra, and mushrooms to the chicken and sausage. Mix thoroughly.

Add dry peppers, gumbo filé, and rice. Mix thoroughly.

Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add Worcestershire sauce and orange juice. Add water as necessary to cook rice. Add steamed seafood mixture. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

 Serves 8 to 10.

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A Texas Vacation Cabin Guest Favorite – Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos!

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There’s no surer sign of warm weather in Texas than the smell of delicious food being cooked over an open fire. The days are getting longer, and you’ll find yourself enjoying the mild days and evenings outside cooking and eating while warm breezes carry the aroma from the grill to passersby. While you relax and unwind on your vacation, try a laid-back outdoor meal or two during your stay at Mill Creek Ranch Resort. It’s so easy to do, whether you stay in one of our Texas vacation cabins with a grill or you’ve bought a cottage with an outdoor hearth. Isn’t it amazing how simple food can taste so good when you cook it outdoors? No restaurant needed, just bring a few ingredients and keep them in your fully-equipped kitchen during your stay. Here’s a favorite recipe of our Texas vacation cabins guests:

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

You’ll need:

6 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded
1 package cream cheese (8 ounces) (strawberry flavor is fantastic)
12 slices bacon

Preheat your grill to high heat. Spread the cream cheese onto the pepper halves. Wrap the bacon around the cheese-stuffed peppers and secure with a toothpick. Place them on the grill and cook until the bacon is crispy. Enjoy!

Note: You may want to wear gloves when slicing and seeding the peppers to avoid burning your hands.

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2102 N. Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
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Texas RV Park Recipes

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When visiting our Texas RV park you may want to try your hand at a guest favorite in one of our fire rings. Campfire Biscuits are not only delicious, they are fun for the whole family to make.  Here is our best recipe and instructions for Campfire Biscuits, also known as Biscuits on a Stick. 

Ingredients & Supplies:
Canned Biscuits
Campfire Coals
¾” Wooden Dowel
Cooking Spray
Butter
JamFirst thing you do is enjoy a nice fire with our complimentary first night’s firewood for every RV site.  When the coals are red hot and putting off a lot of heat you get out your dowels and spray the end so the biscuit will come off nicely once it is cooked.

Get out your canned biscuits.  We found that the cheapest and smallest biscuits always seem to work the best.  So don’t go getting fancy with the canned biscuit!  Now, start stretching your biscuit dough until it looks like a nice snake.  Then place one end on the tip of the stick and begin spiraling the dough down the stick.  Make sure to seal all holes or you will be sorry later when your fillings drip everywhere.  You want the dough thin, so it will cook thoroughly and quickly.

Now, take your uncooked biscuit and stick and hold them like you’re fishing at one of our stocked ponds, with the biscuit end directly over the red hot coals.  If your campfire has a ring around it, this next part is fun and easy.  Roll the stick back and forth along the ring for nice even browning of the biscuit.

Once the biscuit is nice and toasty, remove the stick with a swift turn of the stick while holding your biscuit steady.

Now here is the best part.  Add your favorite fixins’ such as; butter, jelly, cinnamon and sugar, down in the cavity of the biscuit. Some rv campers use a sqeeze bottle for their fixins’.  If you are enjoying an East Texas sunrise, you may want to put some eggs and sausage in the middle.  So delicious!

We hope you will come visit us at our Texas RV park in Canton soon, and share pictures of your family enjoying Campfire Biscuits!

Contact us for more information or to reserve an rv site at our beautiful Texas RV park.  Like us on Facebook to stay caught up on the latest news at Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, TX.

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Mill Creek Ranch Resort
2102 N. Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
United States
877-927-3439

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