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Peach and Blueberry Shortcake

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Camille

I don’t use the typical biscuit recipe for shortcake. Instead I use my Buttermilk Scone recipe.  I like this much better as the scones are buttery and creamy with a crumb that is tight and moist.  I added the blueberries … Continue reading →

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July 4th BBQ

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Camille

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare. Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes guaranteed to make you the … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Camille

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookie Baking Days!

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Camille

This is the best week of the Christmas Season for me. I will be making Christmas Cookies this week and I have decided on 5 kinds. I am making 4 dozen of each: Decorated Sugar Cookies Shortbread Cookies with White … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Camille

This spicy “South of the Border” soup will cool you off on these dog days of summer. There are a lot of ingredients but so worth the effort. The best part is that there is absolutely no cooking involved. This … Continue reading →

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July 4th Grilling Favorites

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Camille

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Camille

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading →

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Braised Artichokes

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Camille

Tis the season for Thistle – Artichokes that is. Delicious in oh so many ways. If you have never eaten or made an artichokes this is a good recipe to try. Click on the picture to go directly to the … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Tenderloin of Pork

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Camille

There is so much more you can do with a Pork Tenderloin than medallions or whole roasted tenderloin. Stuffing is a great option especially because you can be very versatile with your stuffing choices. Here I give you a recipe … Continue reading →

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Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day!

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Camille

The cold weather is upon us and it’s time for a bowl or two of a hearty soup. My go to soup in the winter is a Hearty Pasta Fagioli. This delicious main dish soup will fill you up and … Continue reading →

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