Category Archives: Food For Thought

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Summer’s Bounty

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Camille

Two of the best things about the end of summer produce are Corn and Tomatoes. Both are at their height of superbness! Here is a recipe for Corn Chowder and a recipe for a very simple Tomato-Green Chili Salsa. Serve … Continue reading →

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Hot Sauce (Very Hot Hot Sauce)

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Camille

If you’re a fan of hot sauces then you will love this one. I used several different types of hot peppers but only 1 Carolina Reaper. The Reaper is rated as the hottest pepper on the planet. The other peppers … Continue reading →

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Summer Fruit Cobbler Topped With Cornmeal Biscuits

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Camille

Summertime fruit is ripe for the picking and this Sumer Fruit Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuit Topping is the perfect warm weather dessert. What I like the most about preparing a cobbler is it can be done quickly, a lot quicker … Continue reading →

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Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Peas and Basil

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Camille

It’s Tomato Season and there is no better way, at least for me, to enjoy locally grown tomatoes than with pasta. When it is incredibly hot outside, as it is right now, I like a chilled pasta dish. This is … Continue reading →

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Savory Four Cheese Tart

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Camille

This Savory Four Cheese Tart with Asparagus and Pancetta is a wonderful dish to serve for a brunch, luncheon, dinner first course or as a snack mid-afternoon. I love the bread crumb crust as it is light and doesn’t interfere … Continue reading →

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Easter Leg of Lamb 2 Ways

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Camille

Here are two different ways to make your Easter Leg of Lamb. One is stuffed and the other is not. Both are boneless and both are marinated. Both are served with Lamb Sauce. No need to brine the lamb as … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Camille

I know we all have heard the phrase “Erin go Bragh” when St. Patrick’s Day is approaching. I also know that many us that are Irish on that one day only have no idea what it means. Erin go Bragh … 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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Risotto 1.0

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Camille

Creamy Risotto Milanese Risotto is one of my favorite side dishes to make and eat. It is something that gives me a little bit of a challenge.  There are so many things that can go wrong if you don’t pay attention:  … Continue reading →

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Winter Soup

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Camille

It’s cold outside and now is the time to make soup: This tried and true remedy will help keep you warm after a hard day of suffering through the arctic freeze. Here are some of my favorites and I hope … Continue reading →

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