Category Archives: Salad Dressing

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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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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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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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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Summer Salads

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Camille

The temperature is rising here in the South and I am ready to eat light with cool summer salads. Here are a few that are light and cool and refreshing and super easy to prepare. What’s really nice about summer … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Dinner

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Camille

New Year’s Day has always been the best day to stay home and recover from the previous night’s partying. I like to make a Prime Rib Roast with all the trimmings. The trimmings being Au Jus, Potato Dauphinoise, Haricot Vert … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2018

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Camille

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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July 4th Menu

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Camille

Our country’s most important celebration is just around the corner. July 4th is the day we really should be taking a good long look at how lucky we are to live in this great country and to reflect on what … Continue reading →

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Quinoa And Roasted Chicken Salad With Roasted Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Camille

Here is a quick and easy recipe to have on hand for the weekend or weekday lunches. I used Tri-Color Quinoa but that’s not necessary if you have regular on hand or can’t find the tri-color. All of the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Camille

Christmas is a week away and I have finally settled on my Christmas Dinner Menu. My favorite entree for Christmas Dinner has always been Prime Ribs of Beef.  This year I decided to get away from the ALWAYS and do … Continue reading →

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