Author Archives: Jackie Mack

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Shell

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jackie Mack

It was Christmas Eve and we were gathered around our kitchen dipping up dessert. I’d made Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies and they were a hit. I had leftover chocolate from them made from Trader Joe’s big hunk of dark chocolate and … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Menu 2013

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jackie Mack

  I am always happy to help Moms via Lingonberry Lane and provide a menu for their loved ones to dote on them this coming Sunday, May 12. My menu this year consists of a yummy cheesy egg quiche for … Continue reading →

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Southwest Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jackie Mack

With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner I adapted a recipe from The Garden Grazer with a Southwest flare. It is fresh and with the cilantro and lime it tastes like a great add to a Cinco De Mayo celebration. … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Asparagus Salad

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Spring is in the air and asparagus are in season. They are so good and fresh this time of year. Here’s a nice, quick salad recipe with steamed asparagus highlighted and accented by a tangy vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, yellow peppers … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Chicken

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jackie Mack

When I was in Boston in February I had fun chatting with my aunt and cousins about the blog and was happy that they checked it out here and there and have shared a few recipes with others. We were … Continue reading →

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Peach Refresher

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I was picking up a big bag of frozen strawberries for my daughter’s favorite strawberry smoothie and a big bag of frozen peach slices were calling my name. The big bag of peaches has provided us peach smoothies and this … Continue reading →

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A Holiday in Maui

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jackie Mack

The anticipation grew and the smiles flashed as we flew into Maui’s Kahulia airport with the ocean beaches and sugar cane fields surrounding us. I was taken back to my senior year in high school when my family took our … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Beef and Guinness Stew over Red Mashed Potatoes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’m getting into the spirit of the Irish weekend listening to Celtic Thunder’s Mountain’s of Mourne which apparently was a favorite song of my father’s and he would belt it out. I do remember the Irish tunes that cranked on … Continue reading →

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Rigatoni Bake

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I know it’s the Irish time of year but we had Italian last night. My sister in law gave me a version of this recipe a long time ago and it’s been a family favorite ever since. I imagine the … Continue reading →

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Boston

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I arrived last Thursday eve, the last day in February, to a bustle in the car rental shop and evening approaching. I had not been to Boston in many many years and I knew I was in the right place … Continue reading →

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