Category Archives: Onions

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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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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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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French Onion Soup Au Gratin

It’s been a while since I made this delicious retro soup. The last time I had it out in a restaurant was in Paris last year. It made think about the days of catering out of my store Camille’s Gourmet … Continue reading

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Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

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

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Farm to Table in Greenville

We made the big move and left Fort Lauderdale after 42 years of fun in the sun. A life of wonderful memories was cultivated in The Sunshine State:  A life where I began my career working in kitchens, becoming a … Continue reading

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Quiche – Creamy, Delicate and Luscious

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

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Pickling

Now is the time to pickle.  Produce is at its’ best at the market and the prices are low.  Pickling is a synch and fun to do.  Pickling consists of combining vinegar and sugar along with spices and herbs.  You … Continue reading

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