Author Archives: Camille

St. Patrick’s Day Feast

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I am looking forward to our traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. I post this recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading

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Super Bowl LVIII Party Treats! Go Chiefs and 49ers

The long awaited end of the season and the BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading

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Hello 2024

The holidays are over and 2024 has begun. I want to wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year. And a big thank you to all who read my blog and use my recipes. That makes me very happy. I … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookie Baking Days!

This is the best week of the Christmas Season for me. I will be making Christmas Cookies this week and I have decided on 5 kinds. I am making 4 dozen of each: Decorated Sugar Cookies Shortbread Cookies with White … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Desserts Revisited

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what desserts you will be serving at your Thanksgiving Feast. Here are a few of my favorite desserts. Everyone of these deliciously delectable treats can be … Continue reading

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Gazpacho

This spicy “South of the Border” soup will cool you off on these dog days of summer. There are a lot of ingredients but so worth the effort. The best part is that there is absolutely no cooking involved. This … Continue reading

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July 4th Grilling Favorites

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading

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Strawberry Season Is Here

It’s that time of year when strawberries are at their peak. I visited Strawberry Hill USA in Gaffney SC recently. This place is AMAZING. Strawberry Hill USA is a family owned farm specializing in strawberries, peaches, blueberries and pumpkins in … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading

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