Year: 2013

Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes

  I am always looking for a new twist for potato recipes. I saw this presentation somewhere and thought it would be a nice addition to my potato rotation. Just as simple as roasted potatoes or a baked potato but with a really pretty presentation. […]

Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette  is 1) easy 2) feeds a lot of people 3) kid friendly 4) can be made ahead and  5) cheap. It’s that time of year where people go to barbecues, concerts in the park, pool parties and just regular pot lucks. […]

Fried green tomato recipes

Fried green tomato recipes

Ok, so we’ve already covered the fact that I adore fried green tomatoes. When they started to get popular on restaurant menus about 10 or so years ago, I remember ordering an appetizer of one that was served with goat cheese, pickled onions, basil, roasted […]

Smoked Tri Tip

Smoked Tri Tip

Last fall we were in Northern California visiting some dear friends. As is not at all uncommon when hanging out with me, we got onto the topic of food and eventually ended up talking BBQ. Our friends are good Southerners too, but being in California, […]

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Want to eat healthier but not a big green veggie fan? Or maybe you love spinach salad but just want a few new ideas to use spinach. McNack’s to the rescue! Here are some great ideas for using fresh spinach in a lot of ordinary, […]

How to know when a baked good is done

How to know when a baked good is done

So you’ve taken the time to bake something yummy for your friends and family. How do you REALLY know when it’s done? Simple! Take a toothpick and insert it into the thickest part of the baked good. When you pull the toothpick out, it should […]

Gluten Free Chicken Lo Mein

Gluten Free Chicken Lo Mein

About a year ago, I thought I’d try a gluten-free household out and see if that made a difference to any issues we were having. Well, although we generally felt good, it did not make the difference I was hoping for as difficult a switch […]