Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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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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Beef Fajitas

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Jackie Mack

So, it’s summer and you’re looking for a quick easy summer meal?  This is a one pan meal that you can cook as fast as you can brown the hamburger (almost). I guess you could say this was my experimentation … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Blueberry Crisp

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This red, white and blue themed goodie is for those of you who can still bake in your homes this 4th of July. For those of you experiencing high temperatures and humidity, you’ll have to wait on making this treat … Continue reading →

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Honey Almond Mascarpone with Strawberries

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jackie Mack

When we first moved into our current home our neighbor for years in our former home brought the most yummy dessert to celebrate our first night in the new home.  It was so simple and pretty and delicious. She brought … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jackie Mack

The Hood strawberry season is in full swing in the Northwest and we have been enjoying a number of these red juicy sweet lovelies this week. You must eat them fast as they are delicate. So to celebrate strawberry season … Continue reading →

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Coconut Curry Yam Soup

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’ve been posting warm weather food for a few weeks and them wham!  The rain is back. Last night PDX was closed due to a thunderstorm (we never have thunderstorms) and my husband was diverted to Seattle and landed and … Continue reading →

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