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Summer’s Kick Off Holiday

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Camille

The beginning of summer officially kicks off this weekend with Memorial Day.  This is the weekend when Swimming Pools open and Barbeques are fired up for the first time after many months of miserable weather.  That is if you live … Continue reading →

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Cedar Plank Grilling

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Camille

Sunday, early evening, was the perfect time to grill and what better food to grill than seafood AND what better way to grill seafood than on cedar planks?  Every time I grill with or without cedar my first comment is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Camille

When Cousin Kathy asked for a dessert to serve at her weekly family dinner I suggested Chocolate Cheesecake.  I developed this recipe years ago and it has always been a favorite of mine and everyone who has eaten it.  It … Continue reading →

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Braised Short-Ribs, Spaetzel, Beer Braised Brussels Sprouts

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Camille

For some crazy reason, last night I felt like having a “comfort food dinner”.  Maybe it was because I am feeling a little sad about losing my publisher or maybe it was just because I needed to cook something that … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake and Lemon Cup Cakes

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Camille

I promised several people I would post the recipes for Chocolate Cake with Ganache and Lemon Cup Cakes Filled with Lemon Curd and Topped with Italian Meringue. Before I do that I have some news I want to share with … Continue reading →

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Artichokes

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Camille

Braised Artichokes Artichokes were a part of my growing up food.  Never was there a question about these thistly cactus looking vegetables.  I can’t ever remember not having them at least once a week when they were in season.  I … Continue reading →

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Prime Rib of Beef Revisited

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Camille

Last year I posted the cooking method for Perfect Prime Rib.  I’ve had a lot of people asking me to re-post the article since Prime Rib seems to be the entree of choice for many people this holiday season. There … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Camille

Here is my recipe for Pumpkin Pie.  It’s easy and delicious.  If you don’t want to make the crust you can purchase a frozen one that fits a DEEP 10″ deep dish pie dish.  I recommend you bake your pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Camille

Many of us will be fortunate enough to have turkey leftover from Thanksgiving Dinner. What to do with all of those leftovers?  Of course there’s the usual; turkey sandwiches, turkey tetrazini, another turkey dinner (my least favorite), turkey hash, so … Continue reading →

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The Thrill Of The Charcoal Grill

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Camille

I love grilling and I especially love grilling on a charcoal grill.  I don’t know why, but I do. I think it’s inbreeded in me.  (Here comes the story)  When I was growing up, my family loved to grill.  My … Continue reading →

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