Category Archives: Hors d’oeuvres

Super Bowl LVIII Party Treats! Go Chiefs and 49ers

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Camille

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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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Camille

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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New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Camille

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

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Camille

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 →

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Camille

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Party Treats

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Camille

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl 52 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl Party. … Continue reading →

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Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Camille

The holidays are upon us and that means  a lot of parties and entertaining. Here are a few Hors d’Oeuvres that are perfect party food. Much of the work can be done in advance so you won’t be spending a … Continue reading →

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Dinner Party Last Weekend

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Camille

This past weekend I catered a dinner party for 11 people on a 120 foot yacht.  The dinner, a birthday celebration, was for my very good customers who I have been cooking for since 1999. The menu was a paring … Continue reading →

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