Category Archives: Ahh Haa Moments

Light Bulb Moments

July 4th Menu

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Camille

Our country’s most important celebration is just around the corner. July 4th is the day we really should be taking a good long look at how lucky we are to live in this great country and to reflect on what … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Beef, Beer, Cedar Plank Grilling, Charcoal Grill, Chicken, Chocolate, Condiments, Couscous, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Food For Thought, Graham Cracker Crust, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hints and Tips, Italian Meringue, Lemon, Mango, Meat, Pickled Fruit, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Pie, Pineapple, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Salad, Salad Dressing, Salsa, Sauces, Shrimp, Tarts, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , | Comments Off on July 4th Menu

Easter Brunch and Dinner

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Camille

Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner were always a big deal in our home when growing up. Mom would be up very early to prep for the day. This after being up late the night before making her traditional and famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Asparagus, Brunch, Cake, Coconut, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Easter, Easter Pie, Easter Pizza, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Food For Thought, Fresh Pasta, Frittata, Ham, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Sausage, Lamb, Lamb Sauce, Lamb Stock, Marinara, Meat, Meatballs Italiano, Menus, Potato | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Easter Brunch and Dinner

Pasta Carbonara

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Camille

  It’s no secret that I love Pasta. I was raised on it and I have cooked it all of my adult life. I make my own pasta and I’ve made it for restaurants I worked in. So, no surprise … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Bacon, Cream, Creme Fraiche, Eggs, Food For Thought, Italian Dishes, Pasta, Prosciutto, Wine | Tagged | Comments Off on Pasta Carbonara

Quinoa And Roasted Chicken Salad With Roasted Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Camille

Here is a quick and easy recipe to have on hand for the weekend or weekday lunches. I used Tri-Color Quinoa but that’s not necessary if you have regular on hand or can’t find the tri-color. All of the ingredients … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Chicken, Chicken Salad, Cilantro, Grains, Lemon, Luncheon Salads, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Salad, Salad Dressing | Tagged , | Comments Off on Quinoa And Roasted Chicken Salad With Roasted Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette

Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Camille

Big week coming up: Tuesday is FAT TUESDAY and the last day of Mardi Gras. Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. Wednesday is also Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent. Here are a few recipes to celebrate Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Andouille Sausage, Cake, Chicken Stock, Chocolate, Confectioners Sugar, Cookies, Corn, Couscous, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Duck, Entree, Fish, Food For Thought, Frosting, Gumbo, Ham, Ham Stock, Hints and Tips, Kielbasa, Menus, Red Snapper, Soup, Tasso Ham | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday

Super Bowl Party Treats

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Camille

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl 52 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl Party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Appetizers, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese, Brie, Brownies, Calamari, Charcoal Grill, Chocolate, Cocktail Sauce, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Fritters, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fritters, Goat Cheese, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hints and Tips, Hors d'oeuvres, Maryland Crab Cakes, Maryland Lump Crab Meat, Mini Chocolate Chips, Mushrooms, Olives, Pork, Quesadilla, Recipes To Share, Remolaude Sauce, Sauces, Seafood, Unsweetened Chocolate | Comments Off on Super Bowl Party Treats

Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Camille

What to do on a cold winter day? Make Ravioli! But instead of traditional ravioli let’s make something different. I have a huge jar of dried wild mushrooms and I made a delicious mushroom duxelles with them along with fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Chicken Stock, Creme Fraiche, Food For Thought, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pasta Dough, Ravioli, Ricotta Cheese, Sauces | Tagged | Comments Off on Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Christmas Dinner 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Camille

Christmas is a week away and I have finally settled on my Christmas Dinner Menu. My favorite entree for Christmas Dinner has always been Prime Ribs of Beef.  This year I decided to get away from the ALWAYS and do … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Antipasti, Beef, Caesar Salad Dressing, Cheese, Condiment, Condiments, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Cranberry Tart, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dried Cranberries, Entree, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Meat, Pancetta, Pate Sucre, Pistachio, Potato, Potato Dauphinoise, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Seafood, Tenderloin of Beef, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Christmas Dinner 2017

Chicken Cobbler

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Camille

Here is a new take on an old favorite. Instead of topping a chicken or turkey pot pie with puff pastry or pastry crust I decided to top this delicious dish with a cobbler topping. What a surprise – I … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Chicken, Chicken Cobbler, Chicken Stock, Cobbler, Corn, Dinner, Entree, Food For Thought, Pastry, Poultry | Tagged | Comments Off on Chicken Cobbler

Thanksgiving Feast 2017

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Camille

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and I know many of you are starting to get ready for the “Great Thanksgiving Feast of 2017”. I am sharing a menu with you that has some new ideas and a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Brine, Chicken Stock, Corn, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Dried Fruit, Entree, Food For Thought, Gravy, Hints and Tips, Italian Meringue, Menus, Pastry Crust, Pears, Pecans, Pie, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie, Recipes To Share, Sage, Side Dishes, Sides, Stuffing, Tarts, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2017