Category Archives: Salad

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 →

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Cool Salads For A Hot Summer Day

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Camille

I am sure you have been asking the same question I have: WHEN WILL THIS HOT WEATHER END? This summer is the hottest summer on record for the whole country and when it comes to lunch and dinner we want … Continue reading →

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Pickled Beets

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Camille

I love beets and I especially love them pickled. Even more than eating beets I love roasting and pickling them. The process couldn’t be easier or more rewarding. Pickle Red or Yellow Beets but remember to not roast or jar … Continue reading →

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Easter Brunch

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Camille

The Leg of Lamb is ordered (smittysmeatsandwines.com) and so is the Ham (honeybakedham.com) now all I have to do is the grocery shopping and begin the preparations for our Easter Brunch. This year we will be having 10 people for … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Italian Style

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Camille

  Try this chicken salad for a change of pace to take a break from the mayonnaise dressed chicken salad. Not that there is anything wrong with mayo but this salad is lighter and full of layers of flavor. Chicken … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Chicken Salad Veronique

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Camille

Chicken Salad Veronique is a delicious twist on the tried and true traditional chicken salad. The grapes add a nice amount of sweetness which balances with the tangy Dijon mustard. I like to dress this lightly with the mayo since … Continue reading →

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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 →

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French Bistro Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Camille

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading →

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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 →

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