Category Archives: Vegetarian

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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Caesar Salad with Lemon

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I have to admit, I just had the yummiest lunch!  I made a garlic and lemony caesar salad with avocados, red pepper and fresh parmesan cheese.  That is a winning combination.  The flavor jumps out of the salad with the … Continue reading →

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Winter Vegetable & Bean Soup

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jackie Mack

When it rains and rains in Portland it’s dreary and it sure does the body and soul good to sit down to a warm homemade soup for dinner.  The soup I am sharing was loosely adapted from Alton Brown’s Garden … 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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Apple Cranberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jackie Mack

Today was a quintessential fall day in Portland.  It started with frost on the grass and me bundled up in a hat and gloves to walk my dog, Oreo.  We meandered around the neighborhoods this morning and by the end … Continue reading →

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