Category Archives: Cake

New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Camille

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading →

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Easter Menu 2022

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Camille

Easter is just around the corner and I have a delicious menu for you. This menu feeds a crowd and I know most of you will be celebrating with family and friends so a menu this size is just perfect. … Continue reading →

Posted in 7 Minute Frosting, Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Asparagus, Beets, Brunch, Cake, Caramel Sauce, Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Coconut, Coconut Milk, Custard, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Easter, Easter Pie, Easter Pizza, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Food For Thought, Fresh Ham, Fruit, Fruit Desserts, Goat Cheese, Ham, Hints and Tips, Icing, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Sausage, Italian Specialties, Oranges, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pork, Potatoes Au Gratin, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Roasted Beet Salad, Semi-Freddo, Side Dishes, Sides, Sweet Potato, White Sauce | Tagged , | Comments Off on Easter Menu 2022

Easter and Passover 2020

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Camille

This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading →

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Asparagus, Cake, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Cheese Sauce, Cherry Apple Compote, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Easter, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Food For Thought, Frittata, Frosting, Gravy, Ham, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Sausage, Lamb, Lamb Sauce, Lamb Stock, Menus, Pineapple, Potato, Potato Dauphinoise, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Side Dishes, Sides, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Easter and Passover 2020

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Camille

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Is For Chocolate Lovers

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Camille

There is no doubt that Valentine’s Day brings out the Chocolate Lover in all of us. Here are some of my favorite Chocolate recipes for your pleasure. (Click the recipe title or photo for the recipe.) Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake  … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Camille

This is the best Carrot Cake I have ever made. It’s moist and delicious; exactly what a Carrot Cake should be. It took 20 years to perfect the recipe as I started developing it when I was just getting started … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Camille

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Camille

For me the only desserts on Thanksgiving are Pies and Cheesecake. I’ve assembled some of my favorites for you to try. If you make only one of these desserts and you have success, my Thanksgiving wishes will come true.  The … Continue reading →

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