Sitting down to write of pancakes, my mind drifts back to childhood on Saturday mornings. My Dad had John Denver turned up loud, “When the sun’s comin’up I got cakes on the griddle, Life ain’t …
Black Bean Salad
This must be one of my most original “recipes”. I came up with the inspiration 5 years ago…not sure how or why, but I’m glad I did! In order to share this recipe with you, I …
Gracine’s Salad Dressing
After the holiday indulgences, many resolve to make fresher, healthier eating choices. Salads can be a great option for eating a rainbow array of fresh vegetables. Unfortunately, what goes on top of the salad, the …
Rainbow Stir-Fry
Along with onions and mushrooms, our usual stir fry contains all green vegetables. Celery and cabbage are must haves; while asparagus, broccoli, green beans and bell peppers make an appearance by their availability. Scrolling through …
Preparing Grapefruit… the Simple Way
A Recipe for Grapefruit… not a recipe for baking, broiling, roasting or poaching…but our favorite preparation for eating this delicious fruit. Sweet and juicy; that’s what it is! You know it’s got to be good …
Whole Wheat Waffles
Whole Wheat Waffles have been a special weekend breakfast treat ever since our oldest child could make his request for ‘wappos’. Tradition has it that waffles originated when a knight dressed in full armor sat …
Rice Pilaf
You might remember from a previous post that one of our favorite summertime meals features Teriyaki Chicken…a great marinate-all-day-grill-it-up-quick type of dinner. Now, what side dish better accompanies this Teriyaki Chicken than Rice Pilaf? There …
Sauteed Cabbage
The origin of McFie is Scottish…not Irish. Nevertheless, I’ll be fixing the traditional “Boiled” Dinner of Corned Beef, Potatoes and Cabbage on St. Patty’s Day. Or rather, I’ll be doing something similar because instead of …
Homemade Granola
For busy mornings, one of our favorite go-to breakfast foods is homemade granola. It’s easy to make ahead and gives us a nutritious start. Since you’re probably not interested in making enough for two meals …
Pasta Salad
Our family’s favorite pick for a picnic is Pasta Salad. Hands down! And let me tell you, it’s not a salad reserved for picnics. Oh no. If ever I’m in a quandary about what to …
Teriyaki Chicken
It’s that time of year again when Americans turn to the grill. It doesn’t matter what’s on the grill….steaks, chicken, fish or summertime veggie medleys, there is excitement around the grill. And the McFie Family …