Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Camille

HALLOWEEN

The best holiday of the year is just around the corner. At least it is the best for me. I have always enjoyed this crazy, kookie, scary, not so scary, goofy, fun holiday.

Before you take your little monsters out on the candy hunt be sure to feed them good and have plenty of treats for the spooky trick or treaters that will be ringing your doorbell.

Start with a hearty warm soup to keep their tummies warm and end with sweet treats just in case they don’t get enough candy.

(Click on the photo or recipe name to go directly to the recipe.)

Wild Rice and Chicken Soup with Mushrooms

 

Ghoulish Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies

Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Corn with Honey Roasted Peanuts

Popcorn BallsPopcorn-Peanut Balls

Caramel Apples

Caramel ApplesHave fun and be safe out there on the streets of fright.

BOOOOO !!!!

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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Peach and Blueberry Shortcake

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Camille

I don’t use the typical biscuit recipe for shortcake. Instead I use my Buttermilk Scone recipe.  I like this much better as the scones are buttery and creamy with a crumb that is tight and moist.  I added the blueberries not only for flavor but also for color.  I prefer to top my Shortcake with creme fraiche unsweetened instead of whipped cream.  I like the contrast in flavor between unsweetened creme fraiche and the all ready sweet and honey sweetened peaches.  But if you prefer whipped cream or, even better ice cream, give it a whirl.  It’s all good. Click on the link or the photo to go directly to the recipe.

Peach and Blueberry Shortcake

Peach Shortcake

 

Enjoy!

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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July 4th BBQ

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Camille

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare. Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes guaranteed to make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR WORLD! And let’s not forget dessert. Here are four dessert that go great with BBQ.

Click on to the link or the photo to get the recipe.

THE BEST BURGER EVER

Hamburger Heaven

BBQ Pork Ribs

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish and Seafood

Let’s not forget Dessert

S’Mores Tart

Blueberry Tart with Crumb Topping

Peach and Blueberry Clafouti

Old Fashioned Apple Pie

Have a Happy, Delicious, Safe 4th of July!

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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Easter Dinner 2024

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Camille

Here is my Easter Dinner Menu with all of the recipes. I love preparing a Leg of Lamb for Easter. Lamb is the quintessential Easter Dinner Entree. I decided on the Soft Polenta this year instead of potatoes  just to shake it up a bit and it is a great accompaniment for any roasted meat.

Click the link or photo for each menu item and you will go directly to the recipe.

Easter Dinner 2024

Salad Lyonnaise

Roasted Leg of Lamb OR Roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Soft Polenta

Asparagus Mimosa

Cannoli Cheese Cake

Salad Lyonnaise

Roasted Leg of Lamb

Or

Roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Stuffed Leg of Lamb Ready for the Oven

Soft Polenta

Asparagus Mimosa

 Cannoli Cheese Cake

 

Buona Pasqua! (Happy Easter!)

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Camille

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I am looking forward to our traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. I post this recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my Braised Corned Beef and Cabbage with Veggies. I love the recipe and hope you will as well.

For a complete Irish Feast serve the Corned Beef with Irish Soda Bread. For dessert try my Apple Bread Pudding accompanied by an Irish Coffee.

Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

Dinner Is Served

Irish Soda Bread

Apple Bread Pudding

Serve with prepared horseradish and coarse whole-grain mustard.

Erin go Braugh! 

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Camille

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
Mousse Au Chocolat with
White Chocolate Whipped Cream

Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves

Mussels with Chorizo Sausage

Sauteed Duck Breast with Current Duck Sauce
Smashed Potatoes
Haricots Vert with Pecan

Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm,  Pickled Onion
Tossed with Lyonnaise Vinaigrette

Mousse Au Chocolat

Happy Valentine’s Day!

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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Super Bowl LVIII Party Treats! Go Chiefs and 49ers

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Camille

The long awaited end of the season and the BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl Party.

Click the link or the photo to get the recipe.

Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Goat Cheese Crisps

Fried Calamari

Crab Cakes

Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

 

Wild Mushroom and Brie Quesadillas

quesadilla-with-fresh-salsa

Corn Fritters

Conch Fritters

BBQ Pork Ribs

BBQ Ribs

 

Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

Triple Chocolate Brownies

Don’t forget the few good old standbys and family favorites like Onion Dip and Potato Chips, Pigs in the Blanket, Deviled Eggs and Nachos Grande.

Go KC and SF!

Happy Super Bowl Party!

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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Hello 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Camille

The holidays are over and 2024 has begun. I want to wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year. And a big thank you to all who read my blog and use my recipes. That makes me very happy. I look forward to cooking with and for you in 2024 and the many years ahead of us.

Peace Out!
Camille

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Christmas Cookie Baking Days!

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Camille

This is the best week of the Christmas Season for me. I will be making Christmas Cookies this week and I have decided on 5 kinds. I am making 4 dozen of each:

Decorated Sugar Cookies
Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate, Dried Fruit
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins and White Chocolate
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Hit the link or picture to go straight to the recipe. Yes, 4 out of 5 cookies have chocolate in them but that’s what cookies are all about. Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate!

Decorated Sugar Cookies

 

Shortbread Cookies with Dried Fruit and White Chocolate

Camille’s Very Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies with Raisin and White Chocolate

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Gotta Go! The Shortbread Cookies are ready to come out of the oven.

Have fun!

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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Thanksgiving Desserts Revisited

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Camille

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what desserts you will be serving at your Thanksgiving Feast. Here are a few of my favorite desserts. Everyone of these deliciously delectable treats can be made a day or two in advance. Or you can ask each of your guests to bring one of these desserts.

Click on the title of the recipe or photo and it will bring you to the recipe page.

Pumpkin Pie with Meringue Topping

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Apple-Pear Pie

Apple Tart Frangipane

Apple Bread Pudding

Sweet Potato Pecan Tart

Coconut Cake

Auntie Lena’s Dark Chocolate Cake

 

 

Happy thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for.

camille@camillecooksforyou.com

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