Author Archives: Camille

Duck And Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Fat Tuesday is less than a week away and if you are going to celebrate this event here is a dish that will make all of your guests very happy.  If you are adventurous in the kitchen then my recipe … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

This is the best Carrot Cake I have ever made. It’s moist and delicious; exactly what a Carrot Cake should be. It took 20 years to perfect the recipe as I started developing it when I was just getting started … Continue reading

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Curried Pork Tenderloin with Vegetable Couscous

Last night’s dinner was a combination of Indian and Mediterranean foods. The Curry and the Couscous compliment each other perfectly. Both of these dishes are easy to prepare and take very little time to get on the dinner table. Serves … Continue reading

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Hearty Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day

  Here is the recipe for my most favorite soup of all time. It is a long process with many steps and a perfect project for a cold winter day when you just don’t want to be outside. My recipe … Continue reading

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Fried Calamari

Now that Christmas is over it is time to think about a New Year’s Eve Party Menu. Here is my recipe for Fried Calamari. Super easy, delicious and a real crowd pleaser. For more great appetizer and hors d’oeuvre recipes … Continue reading

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Christmas Dinner 2016

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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Roasted Marinara and Italian Meatballs

My absolute favorite thing to eat in this whole world is Spaghetti and Meatballs using my Roasted Marinara (Gravy is what we called it and still do). These two recipes are my treasures and I hope you will enjoy them … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Recipes Update

This will be our first Thanksgiving in our new locale, Greenville, South Carolina. We were going to have a Thanksgiving Feast in our home with Family and Friends but after considerable conversation (about 5 minutes) my wonderful friend, Patrea, and … Continue reading

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Halloween Treats

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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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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