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Category Archives: Menus
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 →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Apples, Blue Cheese, Braising, Cake, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Chocolate, Chocolate Desserts, Cilantro, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Cream, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Fresh Ham, Goat Cheese, Ham, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hors d'oeuvres, Icing, Meat, Menus, Pastry, Pecans, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pork, Potato, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Sweet Potato, Tortilla, Tortilla Soup, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, Whipped Cream
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Tagged Dinner Menu, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve
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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
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July 4th Menu
For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July. Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, BBQ, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Beans, Beer, Black Beans, Brine, Cedar Plank Grilling, Charcoal Grill, Chicken, Chimichurri, Chocolate Desserts, Coconut, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Bread, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Entree, Food For Thought, Gazpacho, Graham Cracker Crust, Grilling, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Meringue, Italian Specialties, Macadamia Nuts, Menus, Nuts, Pastry, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pie, Pork Ribs, Potato, Potato Salad, Poultry, Pudding, Ribs, Salad, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Shrimp, Summer Fruit Crostada, Tarts, Vegetables, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, White Chocolate Whipped Cream
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Tagged July 4th Menu
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Spring Is In The Air
What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? We will soon be using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Beets, Berries, Blueberries, Cheesecake, Chorizo Sausage, Compote, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Menus, Mussels, Oranges, Pastry, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Roasted Beet Salad, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Seafood, Tomato, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, White Balsamic Vinegar, Wine, XVOO
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Thanksgiving Feast 2021
It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Andouille Sausage, Appetizers, Apple Pie, Apples, Austrian Vegetable Soup, Bacon, BBQ, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Charcoal Grill, Chestnuts, Chicken Stock, Chutney, Chutney Cream Cheese, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Bread, Corn Pudding, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Graham Cracker Crust, Gravy, Grilling, Hints and Tips, Holiday Specialties, Mango, Mango Chutney, Menus, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pears, Pecans, Potato, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Sides, Smashed Potatoes, Smoked Chicken Stock, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey
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Tagged Thanksgiving Dinner, Turkey, Turkey on the Grill
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Easter and Passover 2020
This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Asparagus, Cake, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Cheese Sauce, Cherry Apple Compote, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Easter, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Food For Thought, Frittata, Frosting, Gravy, Ham, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Sausage, Lamb, Lamb Sauce, Lamb Stock, Menus, Pineapple, Potato, Potato Dauphinoise, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Side Dishes, Sides, Vegetables
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Tagged Asparagus Mimosa, Carrot Cake, Cherry-Apple Compote, Easter Frittata, Hot Cross Buns, Potatoes Dauphinoise, Roasted Leg of Lamb
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Valentine’s Day Dinner
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 →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Andouille Sausage, Appetizers, Beef, Cake, Chocolate, Chocolate Desserts, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chorizo Sausage, Condiment, Condiments, Crab Cakes, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Entree, Filet Mignon, Food For Thought, Goat Cheese, Haricot Vert, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hints and Tips, Hors d'oeuvres, Italian Meringue, Lobster, Menus, Mousse Au Chocolate, Mushrooms, Mussels, Pecans, Recipes To Share, Remolaude Sauce, Seafood, Side Dishes, Tenderloin of Beef, Wine
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Savory Four Cheese Tart
This Savory Four Cheese Tart with Asparagus and Pancetta is a wonderful dish to serve for a brunch, luncheon, dinner first course or as a snack mid-afternoon. I love the bread crumb crust as it is light and doesn’t interfere … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Asparagus, Cheese, Cream Cheese, Dinner, Egg Dishes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Goat Cheese, Hints and Tips, Luncheon Salads, Menus, Orange Marmalade, Oranges, Pancetta, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar, White Balsamic Vinegar
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Tagged Brie Cheese, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Four Cheese Tart, Mozzarella Cheese, Talagio Cheese
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Easter Brunch and Dinner
Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner were always a big deal in our home when growing up. Mom would be up very early to prep for the day. This after being up late the night before making her traditional and famous … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Asparagus, Brunch, Cake, Coconut, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Easter, Easter Pie, Easter Pizza, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Food For Thought, Fresh Pasta, Frittata, Ham, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Sausage, Lamb, Lamb Sauce, Lamb Stock, Marinara, Meat, Meatballs Italiano, Menus, Potato
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Tagged Asparagus Mimosa, Coconut Cake, Easter Frittata, Easter Pizza, Homemade Pasta, Homemade Ravioli, Potatoes Au Gratin, Roasted Leg of Lamb
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Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday
Big week coming up: Tuesday is FAT TUESDAY and the last day of Mardi Gras. Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. Wednesday is also Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent. Here are a few recipes to celebrate Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s … Continue reading →
Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Andouille Sausage, Cake, Chicken Stock, Chocolate, Confectioners Sugar, Cookies, Corn, Couscous, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Duck, Entree, Fish, Food For Thought, Frosting, Gumbo, Ham, Ham Stock, Hints and Tips, Kielbasa, Menus, Red Snapper, Soup, Tasso Ham
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Tagged Dark Chocolate Cake, Ganache, Gumbo, Red Snapper
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