Category Archives: Recipes

Rhubarb Blueberry Sauce

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Rhubarb is out in the Northwest markets now and I picked some up the other day thinking it’s about time for some rhubarb sauce. We enjoyed rhubarb plants at our first home and I really need to plant some here … Continue reading →

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Overnight Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Honey

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jackie Mack

With the change in seasons I still want to offer my family breakfast with whole grains but sometimes it may be too lovely outside and muggy inside to crank up the stove. So, I found many recipes for refrigerator overnight … Continue reading →

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Spinach Artichoke Melt with Multi Grain Bread

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Just out of the kitchen on a hot day in May, I must share a new lunch treat I made. Thanks to A Couple Cooks  blog I’ve got a new sandwich in my repertoire. It took about 10 minutes to put … Continue reading →

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Banana Berry Smoothie

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jackie Mack

We’re ramping up for a great weekend of sunshine in Portland and an ice cold smoothie is always refreshing. I’m going to throw a curve ball to some of you and add greens to this smoothie…but don’t tell the kids … Continue reading →

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Fresh Green and Veggie Salad with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Just in time for a spring celebration or BBQ here is a fresh salad with tangy lime cilantro dressing to spice up a meal with Southwestern flare. This is great served with a Mexican style meal. The dressing is adapted … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheddar Omelette

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jackie Mack

As my daughter was eating her broccoli cheddar omelette some 3 weeks or so ago, she said ‘you’re going to put this omelette on the blog aren’t you? It’s so good.’ Perhaps the reason it’s so good is because I’m … Continue reading →

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Baja Quinoa

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jackie Mack

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner and spring in the air here’s a recipe with a little kick for you. Quinoa (keen-wah) is a protein rich grain the Inca’s considered ‘gold’, according to WHFoods. Quinoa is nutty flavored … Continue reading →

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Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jackie Mack

We are so fortunate to live on the front side of a gorgeous green space in Portland and even though it doesn’t compare to the exquisite Kenai River I had in my backyard as a child, it is a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cocoa No Bake Cookies

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jackie Mack

On this ultra rainy day I perused the internet for a simple healthy no bake cookie.  On Food.com I found a great no bake recipe that I’ve adapted.  It was quite simple and one batch makes a dozen gooey cookies. If … Continue reading →

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Piña Colada Smoothie

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’ve been wanting to create a Piña Colada Smoothie for a while now and last week I remembered to pick up frozen pineapple at the store.  So I was armed with the potential ingredients this morning when my daughter was needing … Continue reading →

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