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Cookie Time Is Any Time

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Camille

That’s what I say and most likely everyone I know will say the same.  What better way to wile away a cold afternoon?  It’s a great way to spend the day with the kids, grandkids, or even with yourself. When … Continue reading →

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Granola – Good And Good For You

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Camille

Most mornings my day begins with a 4 or 5 mile walk along the New River in Fort Lauderdale followed by a hearty brunch of Low Fat Yogurt, Fresh Fruit and my Homemade Granola. My Granola is pure and simple; … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Camille

I promised you this recipe and here it is. I’ve eaten plenty of Tortilla Soup and loved them all. I took what I liked about each and made my own original recipe. One thing for certain is that a soup … Continue reading →

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Not So Traditional Lasagne

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Camille

Lasagne is one of my absolute favorite Italian dishes. My Mother would make this delicious layered dish for special occasions and for all of my years of cooking I made it exactly like her original recipe. Her layers consisted of … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Casual Dinner – Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Camille

Here is a great menu for a casual New Year’s Eve Party. What’s so great about this menu is that I can make all of the accompaniments the day before and cook the roast on the day of the party.  … Continue reading →

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French Bistro Christmas Dinner

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Camille

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading →

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The Best Stuffing Ever

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Camille

I just make this stuffing for our early Thanksgiving dinner last week. I followed the recipe exactly how it is written and the stuffing turned our perfectly perfect. Stuffing the bird gives you a very moist finished product. Baking it … Continue reading →

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Bangalore Chicken Curry

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Camille

My dear friend, who travels the world for her work, brings me back cookbooks from every exotic place she visits. A cookbook she brought back from India is simply titled COMPLETE INDIAN COOKING. I’m not sure who the author is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Camille

Yesterday we celebrated our friend Parker’s Birthday and My Birthday with Chocolate Mousse Cake. So Yummy!!  I am going to share the recipe for this decadent, chocolaty, luscious cake with you but be for-warned that it is an involved recipe. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Lovers Delight

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Camille

For many of us there is no better dessert than something Chocolate – Rich Delicious Chocolate.  I am sharing a Chocolate dessert that I served to customers during my catering days. It is always a favorite BUT I made it … Continue reading →

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