Category Archives: Main Dishes

Parsley Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Jackie Mack

Looking for an meatless warm main meal? These veggie stuffed mushrooms are a tasty option. They are simple, farm fresh and look splendid on a plate with colorful cooked and raw veggies. These are a good base – add your … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops & Apples

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Jackie Mack

There are plenty of apples to go around this time of year and cooked apples are yummy as they bring out their sweetness. I created this simple recipe for a quick weeknight meal or a nice Sunday dinner. Pork Chops … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajita Salad

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Jackie Mack

This entree is a a quick delicious meal on a night when you have a few minutes to cook dinner. The key is to have leftover roasted chicken. If you have 1/2 of a roasted chicken you should be in … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Marinara with Italian Sausage

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Jackie Mack

It’s true, we don’t always have the time to cook a marinara sauce all day long. My favorite marinaras are slow cooked but in a pinch this recipe can fill in for a hearty meal, you just need to allow … Continue reading →

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Southwest Chicken Bowl

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Jackie Mack

This is a little of the Southwest in a bowl. It started one night when I was short on time and I pulled out the crock pot and added chicken, a can of black beans, onion, tomatoes and Southwest spices. … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Chicken

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jackie Mack

When I was in Boston in February I had fun chatting with my aunt and cousins about the blog and was happy that they checked it out here and there and have shared a few recipes with others. We were … 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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Rigatoni Bake

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I know it’s the Irish time of year but we had Italian last night. My sister in law gave me a version of this recipe a long time ago and it’s been a family favorite ever since. I imagine the … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken with Herbs

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I love the crock pot for those nights when you just won’t be home to prepare a nice dinner and the crock pot makes you look so good because the meals that turn out of it seem like they are … Continue reading →

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Beef Pot Roast

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Now that you all cannot look at a piece of turkey it’s time for another warm winter comfort food. I actually made this beef pot roast the day of my birthday in November and I write this post on my … Continue reading →

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