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Smashburgers, the original recipe
Smashburgers, the original recipe The Smash Burger is a culinary classic known worldwide for its irresistible juiciness and crispy exterior. The secret to this burger lies in its unique cooking method:... Read more...
Recipe: Pork Tomahawk Steak & Dutch Oven Vegetables
INGREDIENTS: thick pork loin with bone (pork tomahawk) Superlicious BBQ rub olive oil 100 g sweet potato 100 g beetroot 100 g celery 100 g garlic 100 g carrot 100... Read more...
Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Skillet Pie
If you were to translate this dish, the chicken tortilla skillet pie, you'd get "Chicken and Mexican Pancakes Cast Iron Skillet Pie." So we'll stick with "chicken pie." And add... Read more...
Recipe: Fairground waffles
Waffles are part of history, just like the Dutch Oven. They were already baked in the Middle Ages with irons in the fire. The expression "you have to watch your... Read more...
Recipe: Dutch Oven Spareribs
INGREDIENTS (for 4 persons) 3 strings of spare ribs oil 2 onions 1 red bell pepper 1 bunch of parsley 1 bottle of dark beer 2 tbsp barbecue rub of... Read more...
Dutch oven pizza? Yes!
Use the lid of your Dutch Oven (DO) as the base. We'll place the pan over it later. This will serve as the oven, as we'll be placing briquettes above... Read more...
Recipe: S'Mores
This is the ultimate recipe for anyone with a sweet tooth. It's easy to make and quick too. You can bake it in the oven or on the barbecue/over coals/briquettes,... Read more...
Recipe: Farmer's Boy Cake from the Dutch Oven
Ingredients 200 grams of flour 10 grams of baking powder 200 grams of brown caster sugar 200 grams of butter 4 eggs 6 grams of salt 300 grams of Boerenjongens... Read more...
Recipe: Cowboy Beans
Looking for a quick and easy dish that's also packed with flavor? This bean casserole with ground beef and barbecue sauce is an absolute winner! It's the perfect dish for... Read more...
Did you know...? | Matching lids Which lid fits your skillet?
For making quiches or other dishes over an open fire that require top heat, you can use a cast iron lid on your skillets. Simply place burning wood, charcoal, or... Read more...
Grilling, baking, or stewing. How do you distribute the briquettes?
Depending on how you plan to cook, you can use briquettes (or charcoal) in different ways. Want to know which lids fit your skillets? Check out our other blog post... Read more...
Recipe: Potato gratin with bacon
Ingredients 1 kg waxy potatoes 125 g bacon cubes 125 g bacon slices 400 ml cooking cream 200 ml milk 1 large onion Pepper / salt 1 sprig of thyme... Read more...
The Dutch Oven | Why is a Dutch oven such a versatile pan?
The Dutch oven, a large cast iron pan with legs, a stainless steel handle, and a lid with legs. What makes this pan so unique? It's no longer entirely unique,... Read more...
Barbecue Chicken Toast
Ingredients 6 slices of (white) bread 3 half slices of pre-sliced ​​cheese 150g smoked chicken strips ¾ Red bell pepper 1 mini can of corn, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons... Read more...
Recipe: Savory waffles with Parmesan cheese
Ingredients 250 g self-raising flour 4 tbsp semi-skimmed milk 1 egg 0.5 tsp salt 100 g butter, soft 100 g Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated Supplies Waffle iron Mixing bowl Sieve... Read more...
Dealers speak: Grandpa Wil on behalf of Vuur & Rook
"The Windmill Camp Stove is an unparalleled all-rounder that can be used as a barbecue, stove, and fire pit," begins 'WindWil's' review of the stove. "And you can burn charcoal,... Read more...
Speaking: Will Overheul
As a chef, I've been involved with food and cooking for almost my entire life. When the Liniebreed Ondernemen (Line Breed Entrepreneurship) partnership was founded, I visited various forts. I... Read more...
Recipe: Belgian waffles with ice cream
Ingredients 6 pieces 125 ml (semi-skimmed) milk 125 ml water 175 g flour 1 sachet of dry yeast (7g) 1 bag of vanilla sugar (8g) 5 grams of unsalted butter... Read more...
Recipe: Cinnamon rolls from the bread pan
Ingredients 1 can of croissant dough 1 handful of currants Cinnamon Sugar Extra needed Bread Dutch Oven Baking paper Preparation method Soak the currants in warm, not boiling, water for... Read more...
Recipe: Wild boar stew
Ingredients : 1.2 kg wild boar tenderloin 500 grams of mushrooms 3 onions 5 cloves of garlic 3 carrots 2 parsnips 4 bay leaves 15 grams of thyme 15 grams... Read more...
Recipe: Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf Bourguignon is one of the first stews we make as soon as autumn arrives. Supplies: 750 grams of beef short ribs 2 tablespoons flour 1 jar small silver onions... Read more...
The campfire set
Whether you just want to cozy up around the fire or enjoy cooking outdoors, the campfire set offers endless possibilities. The set comes standard with a tripod. This is not... Read more...
Will's potato bread
Ingredients 500 grams of flour 7 grams of salt 10 grams of sugar 20 grams of fat Oil or butter 200 grams of peeled potatoes 4 dl water 1 sachet... Read more...
5 Mistakes Made with Cast Iron
1| Do not heat Our pans work best when you let them heat up before use. 2| Do not boil water in Dutch ovens Yes, that's a myth. It's true... Read more...
The Windmill Camp Stove
The Camp Stove makes outdoor cooking your own in a simple and effortless way. Fill the stove with briquettes or charcoal and use it to heat your pans. Expand the... Read more...
Recipe: Blueberry Dream Skillet Pie
Supplies Pie dough : 500 g flour 6 g salt 20 g sugar 200 grams unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes About 250 ml ice water cheese filling: 250 g... Read more...
Recipe: Hungarian goulash
Supplies: Barbecue pan (or other pan with a lid) Stove, barbecue or other heat source 600 g beef steaks olive oil 1 large onion 50 grams of bacon cubes/strips 2... Read more...
Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies
Baking cookies requires both top and bottom heat. You can achieve this in several ways: on the barbecue, in a Dutch oven with a lid, in a skillet with a... Read more...
Frying with your Dutch Oven!
Frying with cast iron works well, but it is important to keep a close eye on the temperature and work in a controlled manner. We do not recommend frying over... Read more...
Burning in, how do you do that?
Burning / seasoning The first step after purchasing your cast iron pan is seasoning. We can't emphasize this enough. Seasoning also varies by conditioner and source. Not all ovens are... Read more...
Baking syrup waffles!
Baking syrup waffles is fun! It already starts with making the dough, because that's when those delicious smells come to meet you. As with all cast iron, temperature is key.... Read more...
Recipe: Brother with a twist
A regional dish from West Friesland. We created the recipe below for an article in Fire&Food magazine! Supplies: 125g wheat flour 125g buckwheat flour 250g buttermilk 1 egg 5g dried... Read more...
Recipe: Epic Burger
A hamburger isn't BBQ meat. A hamburger is a BBQ dish. So, that's out of the way. It needs to be said. No sane person would simply put a patty... Read more...
Recipe: Stroopwafels & Syrup
Stroopwafels! They're best served warm from the iron. Curious about the baking method? Then read on. this blog on how to make stroopwafels. Ingredients for the dough 30g milk, lukewarm 10g dried... Read more...
Recipe: Fish stew
Ingredients: (For 4 persons) 1 small onion 30 g flour 50 g butter 200 ml cream 150 fish stock 300 g fish, for example cod 200 g mussels, in shell... Read more...
Recipe: Vegetarian tomato soup
A quick tomato soup packed with fresh ingredients. Don't have an immersion blender and don't want any skins in your soup? Then it's best to peel the tomatoes first. If... Read more...
Inspiration: The Paella Pan!
The paella pan The raised, high rim allows the pan to be used as a wok, paella pan, and sauté pan. The pan is also designed to fit large Dutch... Read more...
Recipe: Steak pin wheels
Ingredients: 1 Skirt steak 7 cloves of garlic 3 tbsp. parsley 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 125 ml olive oil 10 slices of salami 10 slices... Read more...
How to firepit stick!
Cooking on the fire, once a necessity, now a pleasant hobby. We've put together some inspiration for you to use our firepit sticks. Marshmallows We're all familiar with this one, but... Read more...
All inspiration from: The poffertjes pan!
The poffertjes pan is a familiar sight in the Netherlands. Time to get creative. What else can you do with the poffertjes pan? Traditionally, poffertjes, as we know them, are... Read more...
First use
Cooking with cast iron for the first time? Here's how to get off to a good start. A cast iron pan has a unique quality. The material adapts to how... Read more...
Party! The Windmill is turning 5!
YES! The 5th anniversary is in the bag! And what a year it has been! What began as a collaboration between Jaco's foundry and Martijn's barbecue shop has grown into... Read more...
Recipe: Laphroaig caramel dark chocolate brownies
INGREDIENTS: 60 g butter 150 g fine granulated sugar 75 g dark brown caster sugar 125 g dark chocolate 1 tbsp syrup 2 eggs 100 g flour 20 g cocoa... Read more...
What can you do with the sandwich iron?
A cheese sandwich is always welcome, but it gets a bit boring after a while, doesn't it? Have you ever considered other sandwich-toast recipes? Pizza dough With pizza dough, you... Read more...
The pigtail, a handy gadget
We can safely say that the pigtail is a neglected child. And we think that's unfair! You've probably seen your carefully selected piece of meat slip out of your barbecue... Read more...
Recipe: Cherry sauce
Fresh cherry sauce! Ingredients 1 kg fresh cherries, pitted Water Sugar Cornstarch Lemon juice Supplies Saucepan Silicone spatula Preparation method Place the cherries in a pan with a little water... Read more...
The tastiest smash burgers!
You'll want to try this new trend: the smash burger! It looks vaguely like a hamburger, but they taste completely different. As a true outdoor chef, you'll definitely taste it... Read more...
Recipe: Pie Iron Campfire Burger
INGREDIENTS (for 4 persons) 4 pre-baked Kaiser rolls 400 g half-and-half minced meat or ground beef 1 small onion 1 clove of garlic 1 red onion 1 tomato 4 slices... Read more...
Where there's smoke, there's charcoal?!
In this post, we'll tell you more about the 4 best types of charcoal and which one is our favorite. The better a charcoal burner masters the process as a... Read more...
Assemble all Dutch Ovens!
Dutch ovens come in all shapes and sizes, and we offer a variety of them. Curious what a Dutch oven is exactly? Then read this blog post , where we... Read more...