Category Archives: Chocolate

July 4th BBQ

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Camille

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare. Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes guaranteed to make you the … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Camille

Appetizer Maryland Crab Cakes with Ancho Chili Preserves First Coarse Mussels with Chorizo Sausage Second Coarse Pan Seared Duck Breast Smashed Potatoes Haricots Vert Almandine Third Course Bibb Lettuce, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Red Onion Tossed with Vinaigrette Lyonnaise Dessert … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookie Baking Days!

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Camille

This is the best week of the Christmas Season for me. I will be making Christmas Cookies this week and I have decided on 5 kinds. I am making 4 dozen of each: Decorated Sugar Cookies Shortbread Cookies with White … Continue reading →

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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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Summer Fruit Desserts

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Camille

Summer Fruits are at their peak just in time for the July 4th BBQ and summer family picnics. Here are some of my favorite summer fruit desserts. These desserts will be the hit of the party. I’ve thrown in a … Continue reading →

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Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Camille

Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads all have much in common: They are really good, quick and easy to make. Once upon a time a long time ago, I was the sous chef at a restaurant in Delray Beach. The … Continue reading →

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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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Christmas Dinner 2018

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Camille

Christmas, my favorite cooking holiday, is just around the corner and I am starting to put my menu together. We will be entertaining a small group this year and it will be a delightful day to Eat, Drink and Be … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Camille

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am so looking forward to chowing down on our Thanksgiving Feast 2018. Here are several recipes you might like to try and serve to your guest for Thanksgiving Dinner. Some recipes are … Continue reading →

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