Category Archives: Dinner

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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July 4th Grilling Favorites

Posted on June 26, 2023 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 three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Camille

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading →

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Braised Artichokes

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Camille

Tis the season for Thistle – Artichokes that is. Delicious in oh so many ways. If you have never eaten or made an artichokes this is a good recipe to try. Click on the picture to go directly to the … Continue reading →

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Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day!

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Camille

The cold weather is upon us and it’s time for a bowl or two of a hearty soup. My go to soup in the winter is a Hearty Pasta Fagioli. This delicious main dish soup will fill you up and … 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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Chicken Scarparielli

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Camille

Serves 4 to 6 as an Entrée 1½      Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves ½         Cup Flour for Dredging Chicken 1          Pound Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage Links 4          Tablespoons XVOO 2          Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 6          Garlic Cloves, Finely … Continue reading →

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July 4th Menu

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Camille

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … 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 →

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Spring Is In The Air

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Camille

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? We will soon be using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading →

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