Dutch oven cooking is worth the trouble. Truth be told it’s not actually all that much trouble either! Here’s a great introduction to dutch oven cooking in three parts. It is as easy as it looks; use simple recipes, don’t get too overwrought and you’ll have some great eating.
Other Dutch oven information at ScoutmasterCG:
Larry’s Dutch Oven HintsDutch Oven KitDutch Oven VideosDutch Oven Bread RevisitedDutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake