Category Archives: Main Dishes

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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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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Roasted Chicken with Herbs

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I love the crock pot for those nights when you just won’t be home to prepare a nice dinner and the crock pot makes you look so good because the meals that turn out of it seem like they are … Continue reading →

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Beef Pot Roast

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Now that you all cannot look at a piece of turkey it’s time for another warm winter comfort food. I actually made this beef pot roast the day of my birthday in November and I write this post on my … Continue reading →

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Marinara Sauce

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Jackie Mack

For most of my life a major comfort has been spaghetti night. Our family would ask for spaghetti for special dinners and occasions. I’m sorry that I never got my Mom’s recipe written down (and I’m not sure she followed … Continue reading →

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Chili and Lemony Caesar Salad for a Crowd

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jackie Mack

It’s definitely weather for chili and a side of caesar. My daughter’s soccer team came over last night for the last team dinner of the season to a big pot of chili and a rather large caesar salad. I did … Continue reading →

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Coconut Curry Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Butternut Squash

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Jackie Mack

On a Sunday afternoon after doing some serious discarding/giving away of long overdue ‘goods’ in our home I was in the mood for a good dinner but didn’t have all afternoon. I did have chicken in the freezer and a … Continue reading →

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Creamy Salmon Pasta

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I created this recipe with a leftover filet from the Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter on Cedar Plank. I was in the mood for a creamy pasta and this is almost like mac and cheese with salmon. When I … Continue reading →

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Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter on Cedar Plank

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I buy frozen Alaskan sockeye salmon fillets from Costco and I finally got a supply after having halibut a number of times given our freezer stock from our Alaskan adventure. Our family’s favorite way to prepare salmon is on a … Continue reading →

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