Category Archives: Holiday Recipes

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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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jackie Mack

As the eve of Christmas fast approaches many of us celebrating are gathering together and making lists and checking them twice and hopefully checking off the lists slowly. There has been so much to ponder and consider in this season … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Pecan Salad with Balsamic Bacon Dressing

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This salad has the Holidays written all over it. The inspiration is from Lauren’s Latest blog and the ingredients and photo caught my eye. The key ingredient eye catcher was the warm bacon grease in the dressing……whoa. Now that’s novel. And … Continue reading →

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The Creamiest Creamed Corn

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Jackie Mack

In 2003 my auntie from Minnesota shared with me a recipe her daughter had found called “Ritz Carlton Creamed Corn”. She had made this recipe for family gatherings and it always tasted great and as it turns out is simple … Continue reading →

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Steamed Mashed Yams

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Steamed Mashed Yams is a seemingly simple recipe with very few ingredients.  But, I find every time I make this recipe it is simply delicious and worth sharing.   I would say the inspiration for my mashed yams was from … Continue reading →

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Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Back in 2009, I noted on the cutout newspaper recipe that this was in the Thanksgiving Food Day special in The Oregonian Food Day  section.   I’m immediately interested in any do ahead recipes for the holidays or special occasion recipes … Continue reading →

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