Category Archives: Spring Season

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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Spring Salad

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Jackie Mack

Spring has sprung! I have enjoyed long walk with my pal Oreo in mid 50s weather. I am also enjoying fresh greens, fruit and herbs in my salads. I put this one together for lunch yesterday and it was pretty … Continue reading →

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Southwest Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jackie Mack

With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner I adapted a recipe from The Garden Grazer with a Southwest flare. It is fresh and with the cilantro and lime it tastes like a great add to a Cinco De Mayo celebration. … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Asparagus Salad

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jackie Mack

Spring is in the air and asparagus are in season. They are so good and fresh this time of year. Here’s a nice, quick salad recipe with steamed asparagus highlighted and accented by a tangy vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, yellow peppers … Continue reading →

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Steamed Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jackie Mack

When I was a new mom I remember my own mother exclaiming that you’re not a good cook until you can make a white sauce. So I asked what a white sauce was and found out that it’s the base … 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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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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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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