Category Archives: Baked Goods

Savanna’s Super Special Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Jackie Mack

A few years back I received this recipe from a friend who lives in my hometown. Mrs W and her husband were friends of our family.  The recipe was fine-tuned by their daughter Savanna. We got to know the W’s … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Cranberry and orange together always remind me of Christmas because my mom made a smashing cranberry orange bread. I found a grain free muffin recipe on Paleo Newbie and adjusted it a bit to my liking of more cranberries and a … Continue reading →

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Cran-Raisin Pecan Cookies

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Being gluten free I always have my eye and ear out for a wheat free baked goods option. The inspiration for this cookie came from the Against All Grain website’s Allergy Friendly Breakfast Cookie. The recipe is changed up quite a … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Banana Nut Muffins

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Jackie Mack

From experience, I would say that it’s difficult to find a good solid recipe for gluten free/paleo baked goods. Most I’ve tried have turned out mushy and not good. I recently tried a recipe I adapted from Paleogrubs.com and their Paleo … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Banana Walnut Breakfast Bars

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jackie Mack

The inspiration for these bars was a Pinterest find from Kumquat and in true Jackie style I modified the recipe, omitted and changed a few ingredients. These bars are EASY to put together, are full of whole food ingredients and … 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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Buttery Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Cream

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’m always searching for desserts that will satisfy a sweet tooth and provide good nutrition at the same time. Last year I took a hiatus from processed sugars and baked apples with butter and cream were a transition dessert. They … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Raisin Granola Bars

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’m thinking about Spring Break and the old fashioned trip we’re taking to the mountains far far away.  We’ll pack the SUV to the gills with ski and snowboard gear piled high and a little cooler and more clothing than … Continue reading →

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Irish Soda Bread with Currants

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This is the week to embrace my Irish heritage. Today I experimented as I’ve never made Irish Soda bread and it turns out it was a fun and delightful experience. I adapted Ina Garten’s soda bread recipe from the Food Network. … Continue reading →

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Hearty Banana Bread

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jackie Mack

My family gets excited when they smell something baking in the oven.  I’ve been trying to eat less sugar in the last year so it’s not often the wonderful aroma of baked goods are wafting from our kitchen.  My daughter … Continue reading →

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