Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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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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Apple Crisp

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Fall season has arrived and ’tis the season to find every kind of apple you can imagine in your grocery store. One of my favorites treats this time of year is apple crisp. This version is a adapted from a recipe in my … Continue reading →

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Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Jackie Mack

This recipe has been in my files for years. A version of it came from a neighbor friend and was a big hit in my book. But it got lost in the files and retrieved last weekend when we had … Continue reading →

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Nectarine Blueberry Crisp

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Nectarines are so good right now and readily available. As a result, I had a surplus. Since I don’t make pies, crisps are my thing. They are easy t0 make and the finished product is always yummy. Here’s a recipe with options. I … Continue reading →

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Cran-Raisin Pecan Cookies

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jackie Mack

Being gluten free I always have my eye and ear out for a wheat free baked goods option. The inspiration for this cookie came from the Against All Grain website’s Allergy Friendly Breakfast Cookie. The recipe is changed up quite a … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Cream Cooked Oats

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Jackie Mack

It’s the sweet strawberry time of year and last weekend I had some leftover whipped cream with strawberries from a shortcake dessert. I cooked oatmeal one morning with my usual add of nuts for a heartier breakfast and topped it … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Shredded Pork

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jackie Mack

I love crock pot recipes and I’ve always loved shredded pork but have never made it myself. After adapting a recipe for shredded pork from Your Home Based Mom I’m a believer that slow cooker shredded pork is a keeper. This was 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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