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Chicken Scarparielli

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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I’M BACK!

Since I’ve written you all and told you that I was going to stop blogging, I’ve gotten such a wonderful response from so many people asking me to NOT stop. So I’m back. I thought long and hard about stopping … Continue reading

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Summer’s Fruit Bounty Equals A Summer Fruit Crostata

Summer Fruit Crostata What could be more wonderful than summer fruit?  I am talking about the organic summer fruit grown in the United States, not fruit shipped in from South American or Mexico.  Right now the fruit is spectacular; peaches, … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

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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Summer Fruit Desserts

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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Memorial Day Menu

Memorial Day is just around the corner.  This is the weekend when Swimming Pools open and Barbecues are fired up for the first time after many months of inclement weather. This menu is a crowd pleaser. There are a lot … Continue reading

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Hip Hip Hooray!

I am pleased to tell you that all of the problems I have had with my site through Just Host have been resolved. My site is up and running. camille@camillecooksforyou.com   Share this… Facebook Pinterest Print Email Gmail Google

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Easter Menu 2022

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

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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Thanksgiving Feast 2021

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading

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