Category Archives: Holiday Recipes

Thanksgiving Holiday Menu

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Jackie Mack

Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  If you’re frantically searching the net for tried and true recipes for a terrific holiday meal, I’ve got 5 ideas for you right here. Attached are recipes I have used year after year for Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Andy’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Tarragon

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Jackie Mack

On Thanksgiving we were the guests at our friends home in Gig Harbor – the friends with the lovely view of the harbor any time of year and the inviting home. We love spending time with these friends as they … 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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Corned Beef, Cabbage and Veggie Soup

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Here’s an option for St. Patrick’s Day in case you don’t have all day to cook your corned beef. The ingredients are similar to the standard Corned Beef and Cabbage except they are cooked in a broth. The soup takes about … Continue reading →

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Carol’s Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jackie Mack

There wasn’t a holiday that went by that Carol didn’t serve her homestead cranberry sauce. Growing up on the homestead by the river, we were surrounded by lingonberries – a low bush berry native to the boreal forest. There were … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

There’s something magical about the flavor of gingerbread this time of year. The taste of dark molasses, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon are so holiday laden. I’ve adapted a recipe from Sun River Coffee Co’s Gingerbread with Whipped Cream and snipped … Continue reading →

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Triple Berry Crisp

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Jackie Mack

The holidays are fast approaching and I’m sharing a dessert that is a take off of my Mom’s crisp recipe. As I wrote in my very first post Living Beyond Lingonberry Lane this is a go to recipe on many occasions … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Beef and Guinness Stew over Red Mashed Potatoes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’m getting into the spirit of the Irish weekend listening to Celtic Thunder’s Mountain’s of Mourne which apparently was a favorite song of my father’s and he would belt it out. I do remember the Irish tunes that cranked on … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jackie Mack

As the eve of Christmas fast approaches many of us celebrating are gathering together and making lists and checking them twice and hopefully checking off the lists slowly. There has been so much to ponder and consider in this season … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Pecan Salad with Balsamic Bacon Dressing

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This salad has the Holidays written all over it. The inspiration is from Lauren’s Latest blog and the ingredients and photo caught my eye. The key ingredient eye catcher was the warm bacon grease in the dressing……whoa. Now that’s novel. And … Continue reading →

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