Category Archives: Kids in the Kitchen

Garden Greek Salad

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Jackie Mack

We had an unusually wonderful harvest of our cherry tomatoes over the weekend. I whipped up this simple salad to highlight the sweet little lovelies. The vegetables are fresh and crunchy and the dressing is light but flavorful. A great … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros for One

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jackie Mack

With Cinco De Mayo around the corner we’re all thinking what kind of new dish can we concoct for the occasion? How about a breakfast dish? This is a colorful, fresh and hearty breakfast that will start your day with … Continue reading →

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Banana Pancakes

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jackie Mack

My nephew in Anchorage was excited about these gluten free, dairy free pancakes last summer. He whipped up a similar recipe and served them. And of course, I so appreciated the gesture. I do miss gluten sometimes…pancakes are one of … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Jackie Mack

Fresh back from a trip to Mexico, we were the lucky recipients of home cooked Mexican fare daily.  We acquired recipes with the ingredients but not exact measurements so creativity is key. Pico de Gallo was served at breakfast with eggs … Continue reading →

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Veggie and Cheese Frittata

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Jackie Mack

If you just can’t imagine taking another bite of turkey and the fixings, here’s a light breakfast option without the meat. A stovetop frittata is a quick, simple and healthy breakfast, brunch or anytime of day meal. It can be served … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Refresher

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Yummy. The refreshing flavor of blended frozen strawberries, sweetened with a bit of banana and raw honey. This one is really good and the added coconut water will refresh you. The kids will love it, too. Enjoy! Strawberry Refresher Blend … 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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Grain Free Biscuits with Honey

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Jackie Mack

I’ve been on a gluten free path since January of this year. I’ve pretty much steered clear of gluten free breads from even good quality stores because they often have potato starch and other additives which I know I don’t … Continue reading →

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Mango Pineapple Very Smoothie

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Jackie Mack

It is the season for cool refreshing smoothies. And the season seems to run all year long in our home. I usually make smoothies ad-hoc in the morning and sometimes they are wonderful and sometimes not quite as good as … Continue reading →

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Oil and Vinegar Dressing on a Green Salad

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Jackie Mack

I’m not sure when I stopped buying pre-made salad dressing but it was a while ago…one year, maybe two? I would always read the labels and undoubtedly there were in ingredients in them that were less than stellar – canola … Continue reading →

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