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Tequila Lime Semi-Freddo with Tequila Berry Compote

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Camille

Tequila Lime Semi-Freddo with Tequila Berry Compote Many years ago a chef friend gave me a recipe for Margarita Lime Parfait. It had a bit of tequila in it to give it a twist. He had just come back from … Continue reading →

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Cranberry-Orange Bread

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Camille

Cranberry Orange Bread I couldn’t sleep so I decided to make something for tomorrow morning. I am getting ready for a trip and want to empty the refrigerator and freezer before I leave and I found a bag of cranberries. … Continue reading →

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Mousse Au Chocolat de La Vieille Maison

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Camille

As we get ready for our trip across the pond to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary, I am going to prime the pump by making my favorite French Dessert, Mousse Au Chocolat. My first experience with making this luscious, decadent, creamy … Continue reading →

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Easter Brunch

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Camille

The Leg of Lamb is ordered (smittysmeatsandwines.com) and so is the Ham (honeybakedham.com) now all I have to do is the grocery shopping and begin the preparations for our Easter Brunch. This year we will be having 10 people for … Continue reading →

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Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Camille

Here is my original recipe for Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey. An  awesomely delicious and super easy dinner to prepare. I’ve posted this recipe each St. Paddy’s Day to refresh your memory and to inform the … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Dinner – Braised Artichokes and Corn and Chicken Chowder

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Camille

Look what we had for dinner last night!!! Simple and delicious and both good for a cold winter night. Although it is not cold where we live I still cook these comfort foods in the winter when it is 70º. … Continue reading →

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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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Triple Chocolate Brownies

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Camille

Finally, my Triple Chocolate Brownie Recipe. Many of you have been asking for it but I didn’t have any photos of these brownies from heaven to post. I finally got around to making the brownies specifically to take photos. Here’s … Continue reading →

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