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Pappardelle With Braised Pork Ragù

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

Pappardelle With Braised Pork Ragù is very much like a pasta dish you will find in Italy. If you have traveled to Tuscany, more than likely you had pappardelle al cinghiale, a wide pasta served with a rich sauce of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

HAPPY NEW YEAR   Let’s celebrate With midnight fireworks and Champagne toasts Here is to you my friends, both far and near Have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year **** All the best, Karen

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My Christmas Wish

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

May I extend my warmest wishes for a Christmas Day filled with the love of family and the company of good friends May the joy of Christmas  be with you and yours and may it be filled with happiness and peace … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak, seared on the outside, cooked to your liking on the inside, is one of the most flavorful pieces of meat you can prepare. The steak is left to marinate in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, oil, … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Spiced Rum Chicken Thighs

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Caribbean Spiced Rum Chicken Thighs, glazed with a barbecue sauce that is flavored with Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum and pineapple juice and then grilled, will have you dreaming of a trip to the islands. Honey and pineapple juice give the chicken sweetness, sriracha … Continue reading →

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Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Mint Yogurt Sauce

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Tender and juicy Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Mint Yogurt Sauce makes for a delicious casual summer meal. The lamb kebabs are marinated with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and olive oil then grilled. The accompanying cool minty yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to … Continue reading →

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New England Post Cards / Favorite Photos

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Postcards are a way of saving memories. Since I’ll soon be starting my seventh year writing Back Road Journal, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite memories and photos through the next several posts called … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Each year when my grandmother would ask me what I wanted for my birthday, my answer was always the same, “stuffed cabbage rolls“. It is not exactly what a young girl might want for a special occasion but I absolutely … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Kale And Black-eyed Pea Risotto

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

Creamy Risotto With Italian Sausage, Kale And Black-eyed Peas is so good that your friends and family will all want the recipe. That is what happened to me when I took it to a gathering of friends on New Year’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Cocktail Phyllo Bites

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

Serve these super easy Shrimp Cocktail Phyllo Bites at your next cocktail party, at the beginning of a small dinner party or at any festive celebration and they will be an instant hit. What could be better than a crispy … Continue reading →

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