Category Archives: Menus

Thanksgiving Feast 2017

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Camille

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and I know many of you are starting to get ready for the “Great Thanksgiving Feast of 2017”. I am sharing a menu with you that has some new ideas and a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Brine, Chicken Stock, Corn, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Dried Fruit, Entree, Food For Thought, Gravy, Hints and Tips, Italian Meringue, Menus, Pastry Crust, Pears, Pecans, Pie, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie, Recipes To Share, Sage, Side Dishes, Sides, Stuffing, Tarts, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2017

Easter Brunch 2017

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Camille

Easter Brunch 2017 Frittata with Ricotta, Italian Sausage and Ham Tomato Bacon Asparagus Quiche Cranberry Orange Bread Bloody Marys and Mimosas Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb with  Lamb Sauce Honey Baked Ham with Cranberry-Citrus Compote Potatoes Au Gratin Asparagus Mimosa Roasted … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Asparagus, Beets, Blue Cheese, Caramel Sauce, Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Easter, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Fennel, Food For Thought, Frittata, Fruit Desserts, Goat Cheese, Italian Sausage, Lamb, Lamb Sauce, Luncheon Salads, Meat, Menus, Pate Sucre, Potato, Quiche, Quick Bread, Roasted Beet Salad, Sausage, Tarts, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Easter Brunch 2017

Christmas Dinner 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Camille

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Bacon, Brown Sugar, Cabbage, Cake, Chicken Stock, Coconut, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Custard, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Duck, Entree, Food For Thought, Frosting, Menus, Pickled Vegetables, Potato, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Sweet Potato, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Christmas Dinner 2016

Quiche – Creamy, Delicate and Luscious

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Camille

There are so many different fillings for Quiche and I am giving you two recipes to try. The items you put into your Quiche can be just about anything you want. The one constant is the egg mixture. This combination … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Asparagus, Bacon, Brunch, Cheese, Custard, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Food For Thought, Menus, Onions, Pastry Crust, Pate Brisee, Quiche, Recipes To Share, Side Dishes, Tomato | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Quiche – Creamy, Delicate and Luscious

A Light Luncheon

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Camille

I had a friend over for lunch to celebrate both of our birthdays. I made a light lunch so we could enjoy dessert. Hey, it’s a birthday celebration after all. I made this delicious Wild Rice Salad with Smoked Chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Berries, Beverages, Cake, Chicken, Cornmeal, Dessert, Entree, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Fruit, Hints and Tips, Lemon, Menus, Mixed Berries, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Preserves, Recipes To Share, Salad, Side Dishes, Toasted Almonds, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Wild Rice, Wine, XVOO | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A Light Luncheon

A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Camille

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? Many of us are 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, Blood Oranges, Blueberries, Cherry Tomato Compote, Chicken Stock, Chorizo Sausage, Clafouti, Custard, Dessert, Entree, Fennel, Food For Thought, Fruit, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Menus, Mussels, Peaches, Recipes To Share, Salad, Sausage, Seafood, Vinaigrette | Comments Off on A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

4th of July Barbeque Feast

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Camille

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, Appetizers, Beef, Charcoal Grill, Dessert, Entree, Food For Thought, Garlic, Italian Meringue, Lemon, Lobster, Menus, Pickled Vegetables, Recipes To Share, Salad, Seafood, Shrimp, Side Dishes, Soup, Vegetables, Vinaigrette | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on 4th of July Barbeque Feast

Vietnamese Banh Mi

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Camille

On our recent trip to Chicago, we ate at the wonderfully delicious Gage Restaurant.  It’s in the heart of the City on Michigan Avenue directly across from The Art Institute.  We’ve eaten there in the past and decided to revisit … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Banh Mi, Beef, Bread, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Meat, Menus, Recipes To Share, Sauces, Vietnamese | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vietnamese Banh Mi

Mangia Italian Style

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Camille

On our recent trip to Chicago for a week’s vacation, we were able to spend time with family and friends and do all the touristy things we haven’t done in years.  We visited Museums, Giant Buildings, Michigan Avenue, took in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Beverages, Cake, Cheese, Cheesecake, Chicken Stock, Chocolate, Dessert, Entree, Food For Thought, Fresh Pasta, Garlic, Hints and Tips, Italian Sausage, Meat, Menus, Pork, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Sauces, Wine | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Mangia Italian Style

Erin go Bragh!!!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Camille

I know we all have heard the phrase “Erin go Bragh” when St. Patrick’s Day is approaching.  And I know that many us that are Irish on that one day only have no idea what it means.  Here is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Beer, Bread, Corned Beef, Entree, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Meat, Menus, Recipes To Share, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Whiskey | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Erin go Bragh!!!