Category Archives: Accompaniments

Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Camille

Cooking Adventurous? If you are here is my delicious Gumbo recipe. My sister and brother-in-law were with us this week to celebrate Fat Tuesday and to stick with the theme I made Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. They loved it … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Camille

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Italian Style Alla Lisa

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Camille

I recently posted Chicken Salad Italian Style to my site and was overwhelmed with the ton of positive reviews I received. My cousin Lisa made the salad and put her own twist on it by using White Balsamic Vinegar instead … Continue reading →

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Soup – Homemade, Hot, Comforting, Nostalgic

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Camille

BRRR! It is cold outside. Here are some soups to warm the tummy and the soul.  Each soup can be made days in advance and reheated when ready to serve. I have the recipe for the Chilled Sweet Pea Vichyssoise … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Italian Style

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Camille

  Try this chicken salad for a change of pace to take a break from the mayonnaise dressed chicken salad. Not that there is anything wrong with mayo but this salad is lighter and full of layers of flavor. Chicken … Continue reading →

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Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Camille

The holidays are upon us and that means  a lot of parties and entertaining. Here are a few Hors d’Oeuvres that are perfect party food. Much of the work can be done in advance so you won’t be spending a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Turkey On The Weber Grill

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Camille

This Thanksgiving I am grilling a 15 Pound Brined Fresh Turkey on the Weber Grill. Yes, you heard me right: Turkey on the Weber Grill. Cooking a turkey on the grill has so many advantages for Thanksgiving.  The biggest advantage … Continue reading →

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Quiche – Creamy, Delicate and Luscious

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Camille

There are so many different fillings for Quiche and I am giving you two recipes to try. The items you put into your Quiche can be just about anything you want. The one constant is the egg mixture. This combination … Continue reading →

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Halloween Treats

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Camille

BOO!!!!! Halloween is just around the corner and this year I am bringing a couple of treats to the underground costume party that only “Halloween Aficionados” are allowed to attend. I am truly lucky to be invited to this super secret … Continue reading →

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October Fest – Bratwurst Steamed in Beer, Braised Red Cabbage

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Camille

I can honestly say that I never ate a Bratwurst until I met my Husband and his family oh so long ago. Although his family is not of German decent his Mother cooked as if she were. As Jim never … Continue reading →

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