Category Archives: Fennel

Christmas Dinner 2018

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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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

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Easter Brunch 2017

Easter Brunch 2017 Frittata with Ricotta, Italian Sausage and Ham Tomato Bacon Asparagus Quiche Cranberry Orange Bread Bloody Marys and Mimosas Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb with  Lamb Sauce Honey Baked Ham with Cranberry-Citrus Compote Potatoes Au Gratin Asparagus Mimosa Roasted … Continue reading

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Easter Brunch

The Leg of Lamb is ordered (smittysmeatsandwines.com) and so is the Ham (honeybakedham.com) now all I have to do is the grocery shopping and begin the preparations for our Easter Brunch. This year we will be having 10 people for … Continue reading

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A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

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

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