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Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
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- Candied Flowers…Perfect For A Special Occasion
- Stir-Fried Beef With Broccoli, Peppers And Onions
- Apple Blossom Time In New England
- Harira, A Moroccan Chickpea And Lentil Soup
- A Spring Walk At The Edge Of The Woods
- Grilled Lamb Chops With Tapenade Over Fennel Couscous
- Sicilian Pasta With Saffron And Cauliflower
- Chef Inspired Burger Stuffed With Blue Cheese
- Spring is here…Let’s Start Gardening
- Braised Short Ribs With Wild Mushrooms
- Chinese Five Spice Scallops With Mandarin Orange Salad
- Panna Cotta With Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
- Porchetta…An Italian Classic
- Chicken With Green Mole Sauce…Simplified
- Beef And Guinness Pie…An Irish Tradition
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Tag Archives: pork
Porchetta…An Italian Classic
Porchetta is an Italian classic that dates back to Roman times. It is a young pig that is deboned, stuffed with herbs and seasonings and spit roasted over a wood fire until its crackling skin is a deep mahogany color. … Continue reading
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Tagged Dinner, food, herbs, Italian food, Italy, Porchetta, pork, pork loin, Recipes
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Gorgonzola Sauce
There are certain dishes that are special enough for a holiday but easy enough for a weekday meal. If I said I was serving pork tenderloin topped with a gorgonzola sauce served alongside polenta rounds pan fried in brown butter … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas decorations, Dinner, food, Gorgonzola sauce, holidays, polenta, pork, Recipes
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Pozole Verde
How about a nice steaming bowl of pozole verde? Haven’t heard of it…what if I said pork and hominy stew with green chilies. This traditional dish is the comfort food of Mexico. There are many varieties of pozole using different … Continue reading
Grilled Pork Chops with a Peach and Kiwi Salsa
Grilling is a summer pastime. With the extreme heat this summer, it is almost a necessity to stay out of a hot kitchen. I think you will enjoy making the grilled pork chops with peach and kiwi salsa. The dish … Continue reading