Author Archives: Jackie Mack

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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Southwest Black Bean Dip

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Our students have at least a week under their belt and I’ve noticed in our home the television is on and that loud constant noise of a football crowd in the background. The Vikings pulled in a win in overtime … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jackie Mack

School is right around the corner and one of my daughter’s favorite thermos lunches is Broccoli Pesto Pasta. I use pre-made pesto so this is an easy fix for lunch in the morning as I cook the broccoli in the … Continue reading →

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Avocado Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I found a link to Dakota’s Avocado Tomato Mozzarella Salad and it looked so yummy I gave it a try. I must say comparing photos the salad looks totally different but it’s a similar salad. Instead of red tomatoes I used … Continue reading →

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Coach says “Watch Your Weight”

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Teens are starting sports in August and more than likely a recurring theme coming from the coaches of our kids is ‘watch your weight’. I was a teen once and this is a daunting exclamation coming from a person of … Continue reading →

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Fish Tacos with Slaw and Guacamole

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Jackie Mack

We brought home a haul of halibut from Alaska and have enjoyed it twice now. Last night I decided it was time for fish tacos and found a recipe from Food and Wine. I severely adapted the recipe but it … Continue reading →

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Mango Coconut Smoothie

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jackie Mack

It’s definitely been smoothie weather, especially over the weekend when the high school soccer players were trying out for new teams for next year. I’m amazed at how those kids can play in the heat and it was my job … Continue reading →

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A Week in Alaska

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Our trip to Alaska began with a bit of dreary weather. Landing in Anchorage in the clouds I had a feeling we may be in for a few days of sprinkles. In Anchorage we ventured out in not quite the … Continue reading →

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Peach Avocado Salad with Pecans

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I bought a big bag of peaches this week and was craving a salad with fresh peaches in it. I really love using fresh seasonal fruit in salads and since I posted the Strawberry Spinach Salad I’ve decided I really like … 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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