Author Archives: Camille

Savory Four Cheese Tart

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Camille

This Savory Four Cheese Tart with Asparagus and Pancetta is a wonderful dish to serve for a brunch, luncheon, dinner first course or as a snack mid-afternoon. I love the bread crumb crust as it is light and doesn’t interfere … Continue reading →

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Key Lime Tart with Graham Cracker-Macadamia Nut-Coconut Crust Topped with Italian Meringue

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Camille

Company’s coming and what better dessert to serve than Key Lime Tart. It’s a great spring and summertime dessert and a perfect way to end a meal. The tartness of the key lime custard is offset with the sweetness of … Continue reading →

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Easter Leg of Lamb 2 Ways

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Camille

Here are two different ways to make your Easter Leg of Lamb. One is stuffed and the other is not. Both are boneless and both are marinated. Both are served with Lamb Sauce. No need to brine the lamb as … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Camille

I know we all have heard the phrase “Erin go Bragh” when St. Patrick’s Day is approaching. I also know that many us that are Irish on that one day only have no idea what it means. Erin go Bragh … Continue reading →

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French Onion Soup Au Gratin

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Camille

It’s been a while since I made this delicious retro soup. The last time I had it out in a restaurant was in Paris last year. It made think about the days of catering out of my store Camille’s Gourmet … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Is For Chocolate Lovers

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Camille

There is no doubt that Valentine’s Day brings out the Chocolate Lover in all of us. Here are some of my favorite Chocolate recipes for your pleasure. (Click the recipe title or photo for the recipe.) Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake  … Continue reading →

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Risotto 1.0

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Camille

Creamy Risotto Milanese Risotto is one of my favorite side dishes to make and eat. It is something that gives me a little bit of a challenge.  There are so many things that can go wrong if you don’t pay attention:  … Continue reading →

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Winter Soup

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Camille

It’s cold outside and now is the time to make soup: This tried and true remedy will help keep you warm after a hard day of suffering through the arctic freeze. Here are some of my favorites and I hope … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Dinner

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Camille

New Year’s Day has always been the best day to stay home and recover from the previous night’s partying. I like to make a Prime Rib Roast with all the trimmings. The trimmings being Au Jus, Potato Dauphinoise, Haricot Vert … Continue reading →

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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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