Author Archives: Jackie Mack

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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Holiday Make-Ahead Sides

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Are you looking for a couple of make ahead dishes? Here are two mashed potato recipes that are great for making the day before the holiday and refrigerating, then putting in the oven to heat as the last of the … 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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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Are you bringing a dessert to a Halloween party tomorrow?  Here’s one that’s moist and pumpkin filled with just the right spice. I found this recipe a long time ago in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Food section and it … Continue reading →

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Overnight Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jackie Mack

The pumpkin season is in full swing and if you’ve got little time to prepare breakfast in the morning and want a fall flavored treat, try this Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats adapted from SparkPeople. I cut the original recipe in … 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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Red Lentil Soup

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jackie Mack

A chill is in the air in Oregon. This fall has been especially lovely and I must admit this is one of my favorite times of the year. That short snippet of time when the sun shines brightly in blue … 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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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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