Author Archives: Camille

Chocolate Truffle Cake

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Camille

  After I posted the menu for the cooking class I did last week, many of you asked me to share the Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe.  This Flourless Chocolate Cake is probably the easiest cake you will ever make as … Continue reading →

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A Dinner Perfect For Easter Or Passover

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Camille

On Palm Sunday, April 17, I will be giving a cooking class at a local resident’s home featuring a menu that works perfectly for Easter or Passover.  When my client booked the cooking class I knew, by the guest list, … Continue reading →

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Wild Mushroom Soup with Chicken

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Camille

I am going to share my Wild Mushroom Soup with Chicken recipe with you.  I made this soup last night and I got a great big WOW!!! from Jim on this one.  You don’t have to put the chicken in … Continue reading →

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Dinner Party Last Weekend

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Camille

This past weekend I catered a dinner party for 11 people on a 120 foot yacht.  The dinner, a birthday celebration, was for my very good customers who I have been cooking for since 1999. The menu was a paring … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Camille

Here are the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipes I promised.   The recipes may seem a bit lengthy at first glance, but I have given you some tips, hints and a little cooking class within the recipes. Share this… Facebook Pinterest … Continue reading →

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Fried Food Craving Satisfied

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Camille

Yes, it is true,  every now and then I  crave fried food.  I know, I know, it is extremely bad for me, but I have it so seldom  that I am not going to take the walk down Guilt Trip … Continue reading →

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The Best Fresh Pasta EVER!!!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Camille

This Blog may not mean much to you unless you are into making your own fresh pasta or you are adventurous enough to try it for the first time.  Please try making it following my instructions and I think you … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tenderloin of Beef

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Camille

At our family Christmas Eve Dinner in Chicago I roasted a tenderloin of beef that turned out perfectly medium rare and since have been asked by my cousin how to do it.  The recipe is very simple and the results … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Preserves

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Camille

A few days ago, while working on learning all about “Word Press and Blogging”, I took a break to make Strawberry Preserves. On my trip to the market that day, the strawberries jumped out at me begging me to buy … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Camille

Ingredients for Macs Yesterday I gave you the recipe for Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons. I told you I would make the cookies and take pictures.  I did both.  I followed my recipe and the cookies came out perfectly.  I hope … Continue reading →

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