Category Archives: Side Dishes

Christmas Dinner 2018

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Camille

Christmas, my favorite cooking holiday, is just around the corner and I am starting to put my menu together. We will be entertaining a small group this year and it will be a delightful day to Eat, Drink and Be … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Camille

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am so looking forward to chowing down on our Thanksgiving Feast 2018. Here are several recipes you might like to try and serve to your guest for Thanksgiving Dinner. Some recipes are … Continue reading →

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Tomato Season is Here

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Camille

Tomatoes are in season right now and I can’t seem to get my fill of this delicious sent from heaven fruit. (Yes, it is a fruit.) I am lucky enough to live in Tomato Country where all grocery stores, Saturday … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Tequila Shrimp with Carolina Gold Rice and Black Beans

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Camille

I made this shrimp dish featuring Carolina Gold Rice after a friend in South Carolina sent me a bag. The gold in the name implies that the rice is golden in color but this is not so. I am guessing … 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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Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Camille

Here is my original recipe for Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey. An  awesomely delicious and super easy dinner to prepare. I’ve posted this recipe each St. Paddy’s Day to refresh your memory and to inform the … 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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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 →

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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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