Tag Archives: Recipes

Strawberry Shortcake, Gluten Free

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Karen

Strawberry Shortcake, the classic summertime dessert, made with sun ripened strawberries piled on top of a buttery shortcake and finished with a large dollop of freshly whipped cream is a taste of heaven and this one is gluten free. When … Continue reading →

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Broccoli And Cauliflower Salad

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Karen

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with smoky bacon, pine nuts and raisins is an updated version of a classic broccoli salad that appeared at most potluck dinners and backyard barbecues that I attended as a young girl growing up in Texas. I … Continue reading →

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Coffee Panna Cotta

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Karen

Coffee Panna Cotta is a softly set, almost delicate Italian dessert of lightly sweetened cream flavored with coffee and a little vanilla. Each spoonful of this cool, silky smooth dessert seems to melt in your mouth almost instantly making it the perfect … Continue reading →

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Pollo Con Wasakaka

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Karen

Picture yourself living in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language and having to order a meal. The first time I saw Pollo Con Wasakaka, a traditional and very popular Dominican dish, was on a menu in Santo Domingo, Dominican … Continue reading →

Posted in food, recipes | Tagged chicken with green sauce, dominican recipes, Dominican Republic, food, grilled chicken breasts, herb sauce, pollo con wasakaka, Recipes, travel | 195 Comments

Sesame Beef With Snow Peas

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Karen

Sesame Beef With Snow Peas is my version of a popular Chinese dish but it is much better than what you can get from your neighborhood takeout. Flavorful strips of sirloin steak, tender-crisp snow peas and onions are cooked in a … Continue reading →

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Lamb Shanks With Olives And Apricots

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Karen

Braised Lamb Shanks With Olives And Apricots is one of the most flavorful and aromatic lamb dishes I’ve ever prepared thanks to the wonderful spice blend known as ras el hanout, which is Arabic for “top of the shop”. If you walked … Continue reading →

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Pasta With Beans And Greens

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Karen

A steamy bowl of Pasta With Beans And Greens is a comforting, delicious and yet healthy meal. Prepared in under 30 minutes from the simplest of ingredients, this Italian dish is also budget friendly, making it perfect to serve your … Continue reading →

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Tortellini With Butternut Squash, Brown Butter And Sage

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Karen

Tortellini With Butternut Squash, Brown Butter And Sage is a simple but savory pasta dish that you must try. The nuttiness of browned butter and the subtle flavor of fried sage leaves both complement the caramelized sweetness of oven roasted … Continue reading →

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Grilled Calamari, Shrimp And Arugula Salad

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Karen

Grilled Calamari, Shrimp And Arugula Salad is based on dish you will find at many restaurants all along the Mediterranean coastline of Italy and France. During our travels to this region, my husband and I try to order fresh seafood … Continue reading →

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Summer Strawberries…Sweet And Savory

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Karen

Sweet, succulent berries are one of the pleasures of summer. In New England, blueberries are probably the most popular summer berry but my personal favorite is strawberries. Strawberries have been in the market for months now but with white tops … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Recipes

Strawberry Shortcake, Gluten Free

Broccoli And Cauliflower Salad

Coffee Panna Cotta

Pollo Con Wasakaka

Sesame Beef With Snow Peas

Lamb Shanks With Olives And Apricots

Pasta With Beans And Greens

Tortellini With Butternut Squash, Brown Butter And Sage

Grilled Calamari, Shrimp And Arugula Salad

Summer Strawberries…Sweet And Savory

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