Category Archives: Food For Thought

The beginning posts that used to be uncatergorized

Easter Brunch

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Camille

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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Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Camille

Here is my original recipe for Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey. An  awesomely delicious and super easy dinner to prepare. I’ve posted this recipe each St. Paddy’s Day to refresh your memory and to inform the … Continue reading →

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Cookies For Company

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Camille

Companies coming and what better dessert to have than cookies. You can make all of these delicious cookies in a single day or in two afternoons, store in tins or freeze and have them ready when you are in need … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Dinner – Braised Artichokes and Corn and Chicken Chowder

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Camille

Look what we had for dinner last night!!! Simple and delicious and both good for a cold winter night. Although it is not cold where we live I still cook these comfort foods in the winter when it is 70º. … Continue reading →

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Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Camille

Cooking Adventurous? If you are here is my delicious Gumbo recipe. My sister and brother-in-law were with us this week to celebrate Fat Tuesday and to stick with the theme I made Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo. They loved it … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Camille

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Recipe Repair

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Camille

If you are like me you probably have a recipe box containing old recipes handed down from your Mother, Grandmothers and Aunts that bring back memories of days gone by when you were a child enjoying all of the delicious … Continue reading →

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Soup – Homemade, Hot, Comforting, Nostalgic

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Camille

BRRR! It is cold outside. Here are some soups to warm the tummy and the soul.  Each soup can be made days in advance and reheated when ready to serve. I have the recipe for the Chilled Sweet Pea Vichyssoise … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Italian Style

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Camille

  Try this chicken salad for a change of pace to take a break from the mayonnaise dressed chicken salad. Not that there is anything wrong with mayo but this salad is lighter and full of layers of flavor. Chicken … Continue reading →

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Crescent Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Camille

Makes About 5 Dozen 4       Cups All-Purpose Flour 1½     Cups Finely Chopped Pecans ½       Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt 2       Cups (1 Pound) Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature ¾       Cup Granulated Sugar 1       Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract 4       Teaspoons Heavy Cream 2       … Continue reading →

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