Category Archives: Side Dishes

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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Steamed Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jackie Mack

When I was a new mom I remember my own mother exclaiming that you’re not a good cook until you can make a white sauce. So I asked what a white sauce was and found out that it’s the base … 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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Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This recipe may sound familiar because it’s very similar to the Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan I posted in April. Simply Recipes had posted the parboiled asparagus and I loved them the 1st time for two reasons – they tasted great … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Veggie Salad

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Ah, summer is fun. So fun I haven’t been in my kitchen much fixing meals and treats to share on Lingonberry Lane. My daughter was at summer camp last week for 5 nights so myself and 2 other moms with … Continue reading →

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Baja Quinoa

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jackie Mack

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner and spring in the air here’s a recipe with a little kick for you. Quinoa (keen-wah) is a protein rich grain the Inca’s considered ‘gold’, according to WHFoods. Quinoa is nutty flavored … Continue reading →

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Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jackie Mack

We are so fortunate to live on the front side of a gorgeous green space in Portland and even though it doesn’t compare to the exquisite Kenai River I had in my backyard as a child, it is a beautiful … 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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