Category Archives: Accompaniments

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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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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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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Braised Artichokes

Tis the season for Thistle – Artichokes that is. Delicious in oh so many ways. If you have never eaten or made an artichokes this is a good recipe to try. Click on the picture to go directly to the … Continue reading

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Stuffed Tenderloin of Pork

There is so much more you can do with a Pork Tenderloin than medallions or whole roasted tenderloin. Stuffing is a great option especially because you can be very versatile with your stuffing choices. Here I give you a recipe … Continue reading

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Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day!

The cold weather is upon us and it’s time for a bowl or two of a hearty soup. My go to soup in the winter is a Hearty Pasta Fagioli. This delicious main dish soup will fill you up and … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading

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Holiday Dinner Menu 2022

The Holidays are here and I’ve started to plan my Holiday Dinner Menu. This is a pretty simple menu and a lot of it can be done in advance. Doing as much as possible before your guests arrive is the … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Antipasti, Asparagus, Beef, Beef Stock, Blood Oranges, Brownies, Cookies, Eggs, Food For Thought, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Holiday Cookies, Holiday Specialties, Hors d'oeuvres, Marmalade, Menus, Mini Chocolate Chips, Mushrooms, Olives, Orange Marmalade, Oranges, Parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecans, Potato Dauphinoise, Prosciutto, Recipes To Share, Roasted Beet Salad, Semi-Freddo, Side Dishes, Sides, Sugar Cookies, Tenderloin of Beef, Unsweetened Chocolate, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, XVOO | Comments Off on Holiday Dinner Menu 2022

Thanksgiving Desserts

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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