About
All about Barbara
Barbara McKay
I have been blessed to contribute to a generation of aspiring cooks and fashionistas. I have shared adventures that range from exotic travels to volcanoes and glaciers. I have also had a variety of interviews with local, national, and international celebrities. Along the way we have exchanged experiences, recipes, fashion and lifestyle tips, and each other’s joys and challenges. I invite you to continue this adventure with me in my latest publication. Let me know what you think!
About
All about Barbara
Barbara McKay
I have been blessed to contribute to a generation of aspiring cooks and fashionistas. I have shared adventures that range from exotic travels to volcanoes and glaciers. I have also had a variety of interviews with local, national, and international celebrities. Along the way we have exchanged experiences, recipes, fashion and lifestyle tips, and each other’s joys and challenges. I invite you to continue this adventure with me in my latest publication. Let me know what you think!
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Cranberry Orange Salad
IMG_4315 Cranberry Orange Salad Cranberries, oranges, pineapple, pecans... delicious and make it ahead 1 6 ounce pkg. Cherry Jello2 envelopes plain gelatin (softened in a small amount of tap water)I 1/4 cups sugar2 cups very hot water2 cans whole cranberry sauce2...
Slow Cooker Creamy Enchilada Soup
My Movie 8 Slow Cooker Creamy Enchilada Soup Make ahead this delicious, flavorful soup that is perfect for a chilly weekend. Slow Cooker 3 Tablespoon cooking oil1 medium onion (chopped)3 cloves garlic (chopped)2 Tablespoons chili powder1 Tablespoon ground cumin1...
Creamy Italian Chicken and Pasta
Creamy Italian Chicken and Pasta This delicious pasta dish takes about 5 minutes to put together in your slow cooker and smells wonderful as the slow cooker does the work. 2 lbs. chicken breast (split, bone-in or boneless, skinless)8 oz Olive Garden Italian Salad...
Style Inspiration: View My Outfit Gallery
I’ve loved fashion since my first print ad when I was six. That passion continues now past 60. I hope you will be inspired to create your own outfits as I share my favorite fashion finds from shopping as well as from meeting and learning from top designers....
No Bake Fresh Peach Pie
Enjoy fresh juicy peaches in this delicious pie made in minutes.
Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken
Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken My family loves this chicken recipe so much that they ask for this instead of turkey at Thanksgiving,...
Sweet Cream Summer Corn
Sweet Cream Summer Corn This easy recipe is my favorite to bring out the flavor of sweet white summer corn. 6 to 7 ears Sweet white corn (shucked and silks removed)4 tbsp butter1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 tsp sugar1/2 cup heavy cream Place the cut corn into a large...
Summertime Strawberry Cobbler
Summertime Strawberry Cobbler Quick, easy and delicious way to enjoy fresh local strawberries. You can watch the video instructions found in my notes. 2 cups Fresh, sliced strawberries1/2 cup Sugar4 Tbsp butter1/2 cup Self-rising flour1/2 cup Sugar1/2 cup Milk...
Reuben Casserole
Reuben Casserole 1 16 oz can sauerkraut (drained)1 package corned beef (or use your leftovers)1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese (shredded)4 Tablespoons thousand island Dressing2 tomatoes (sliced)1 cup rye crackers (crushed)2 Tablespoons butter (melted)1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds...
Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli with Pimento Cheese Sauce
It's time for some St. Patrick's Day dishes and potatoes are a traditional favorite, along with Corned Beef and Cabbage. It's from one of my earlier cookbooks and recipe cards that I shared in Winn Dixie and Harris Teeter stores many years ago. It's a classic and a...