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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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Cuban Black Beans Done Quickly
We all need shortcuts in our busy lives and this easy recipe for Cuban Black Beans is perfect for one of your weeknight meals. When you don’t have time to soak dried beans and cook them for several hours, try this quick … Continue reading
Traditional Italian Sunday Dinner, Four Cheese Stuffed Shells
A Traditional Italian Sunday Dinner where extended family and friends gather around a large dining room table for platters of pasta, meats and delicious pastries may be starting to wane as older generations pass away and today’s young families seem to … Continue reading
Here Is To The New Decade
Here Is To The New Decade As 2019 comes to a close and we begin not only a new year but a new decade as well join me in celebrating both the passing year and all that we found … Continue reading
The Joys Of Christmas
The Simple Joys Of Christmas May the simple joys of Christmas bring you and your loved ones peace and happiness now and throughout the new year. I wish you all the best during this joyous season no matter how … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas greetings, Merry Christmas
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Panna Cotta With Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
Creamy and velvety smooth Almond Panna Cotta turns into a decadently delicious finale for your holiday meal when topped with Luxardo Maraschino Cherries. The amazing marasca sour cherries from the Veneto region of Italy are candied and then steeped in a … Continue reading
Green Beans And Pecans With A Tart Cherry Vinaigrette
Green Beans And Pecans Tossed With A Tart Cherry Vinaigrette is a sweet and savory side dish that can be prepared in under thirty minutes. The recipe is as delicious as it is easy and goes well with most main … Continue reading
Spiced Cranberry Chutney
Spiced Cranberry Chutney, a tangy sweet condiment, will fill your kitchen with the aromas of the holidays. Aromatic spices are cooked with fresh and dried fruits along with orange juice, cider vinegar and rum to create a bright and chunky chutney … Continue reading
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Tagged condiment, cranberries, cranberry sauce, easy recipe, holiday, holiday recipe, spiced cranberry chutney
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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Stew
If you are tired of serving the same meals over and over, try Moroccan Spiced Chicken Stew. This exotic sounding but simple one pot meal from North Africa can be prepared in under an hour. Your family and friends will … Continue reading
Italian Lentil, Sausage and Pasta Soup
When soup season rolls around, make a pot of Italian Lentil, Sausage, And Pasta Soup. It is a flavorful and hearty soup, nourishing and quick cooking, so it makes a delicious a weekday meal for you and your family. I … Continue reading
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Tagged healthy recipe, lentil sausage and pasta, lentil soup, sausage and lentil soup, sausage soup, soup
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Pork Cordon Bleu
Pork Cordon Bleu, a golden panfried pork cutlet filled with flavorful smoked ham and melting cheese may sound fancy but it is really just a stuffed and rolled schnitzel, perfect to serve your family during the week or your friends … Continue reading
