Author Archives: Camille

Hot Sauce (Very Hot Hot Sauce)

If you’re a fan of hot sauces then you will love this one. I used several different types of hot peppers but only 1 Carolina Reaper. The Reaper is rated as the hottest pepper on the planet. The other peppers … Continue reading

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Summer Fruit Cobbler Topped With Cornmeal Biscuits

Summertime fruit is ripe for the picking and this Sumer Fruit Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuit Topping is the perfect warm weather dessert. What I like the most about preparing a cobbler is it can be done quickly, a lot quicker … Continue reading

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Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Peas and Basil

It’s Tomato Season and there is no better way, at least for me, to enjoy locally grown tomatoes than with pasta. When it is incredibly hot outside, as it is right now, I like a chilled pasta dish. This is … Continue reading

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Cool Refreshing Gazpacho

This is the best recipe to beat the summer heat. Gazpacho is good and good for you plus it is cool and refreshing. I like to make my Gazpacho a day or two ahead to let the flavors meld together. … Continue reading

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Savory Four Cheese Tart

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

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

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

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

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

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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