Author Archives: Camille

A Perfect Menu for Easter and Passover

This year both Easter and Passover will be celebrated at the same time. I’ve come up with a menu that will satisfy all that celebrate these two holidays. Roasted Yellow Beets, Blood Orange and Fennel Salad   Roasted Boneless Leg … Continue reading

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Quiche Lorraine with Potato Crust

Lately I have been seeing a lot of recipes for Quiche with a Potato Crust instead of Pastry Crust. I thought I’d give it a try. I used my Quiche Lorraine recipe sans the pastry crust. Most of what I … Continue reading

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Coconut Cake with Coconut Custard Filling

Hip Hip Hooray! Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate than with a very spring like dessert? Here is my recipe for one of the most celebrated spring desserts. Click the link or the photo to go … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Dinner 2025

The New Year is always a hope for good things to come – a new chapter in everyone’s life. I wish everyone love, peace happiness, health and prosperity in 2025. Here is my menu for New Year’s Day. (I’m revisiting … Continue reading

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Christmas Baking 2024

It’s that time of year when cookie baking is in order. Here are my cookie recipes and hopefully you will choose one or more to grace your dessert table this holiday season. Let the Christmas Baking Begin!!!!! Decorated Sugar Cookies … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2024

Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away and now is a good time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving Feast Menu. I am posting a menu that I have done in the past and was a real crowd pleaser. Most … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

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 … Continue reading

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Peach and Blueberry Shortcake

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 … Continue reading

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July 4th BBQ

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 … Continue reading

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Easter Dinner 2024

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 … Continue reading

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