Category Archives: Side Dishes

Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Camille

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading →

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Braised Artichokes

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Camille

Tis the season for Thistle – Artichokes that is. Delicious in oh so many ways. If you have never eaten or made an artichokes this is a good recipe to try. Click on the picture to go directly to the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Dinner Menu 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Camille

The Holidays are here and I’ve started to plan my Holiday Dinner Menu. This is a pretty simple menu and a lot of it can be done in advance. Doing as much as possible before your guests arrive is the … Continue reading →

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Easter Menu 2022

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Camille

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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Memorial Day BBQ

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Camille

Memorial Day is the beginning of summer and this year is especially important since it will be the first of the summer holidays we can spend with family and friends. No large gatherings but  a small group is good. It … 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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Curried Pork Tenderloin

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Camille

Last night’s dinner was a combination of East Indian and Mediterranean flavors. The combo of the spicy hot curry and the refreshing vegetable couscous compliment each other. Both dishes are often prepared in each region for their simplicity since the … Continue reading →

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Easter and Passover 2020

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Camille

This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Camille

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2019

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Camille

I had Thanksgiving Dinner last week (exactly 4 weeks early) since my sister and her husband were visiting and we could be together with my brother. I made everything traditionally (my traditions) with one exception – I changed the brining … Continue reading →

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