Category Archives: Recipes

Roasted Asparagus, Red Pepper and Quinoa Salad

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jackie Mack

Spring and asparagus are here again and a light roasting of asparagus with red pepper really brings out the flavor of the vegetables. I topped the salad with avocado for a richer flavor and served it on a bed of … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Mozzarella Arugula Omelette

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jackie Mack

Creating new breakfast options can be a challenge. I happened to have arugula in stock and decided it would go well in an omelette. I tried the arugula and added broccoli for an extra kick of vitamins and flavor. It’s … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jackie Mack

Looking for a quick easy dessert for your Valentines dinner? Chocolate dipped strawberries are simple and your kids can help you prepare them. They would be a great treat to have when you return from a night out with a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jackie Mack

This smoothie has been a big part of my breakfast life the last few weeks. I have adapted this smoothie from Against All Grain. I was hesitant to try it because I just wasn’t sure how an avocado would flavor … 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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Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

There’s something magical about the flavor of gingerbread this time of year. The taste of dark molasses, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon are so holiday laden. I’ve adapted a recipe from Sun River Coffee Co’s Gingerbread with Whipped Cream and snipped … Continue reading →

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Triple Berry Crisp

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Jackie Mack

The holidays are fast approaching and I’m sharing a dessert that is a take off of my Mom’s crisp recipe. As I wrote in my very first post Living Beyond Lingonberry Lane this is a go to recipe on many occasions … Continue reading →

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Cherry Pear and Pecan Breakfast Crumble

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’m still on a cherry kick and I had pears I needed to use….they became a breakfast crumble on Veteran’s Day, a day off of school.  I adapted Healthy Delicious‘s Pear and Cranberry Crumble. This breakfast is was a great … Continue reading →

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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I’ve been buying large bags of frozen fruit for a few months from Costco for smoothies. I noticed last time I stocked up they had a new product – frozen organic cherries. I thought cherries would be a nice add … 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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