Apple Festivals are a sign that autumn is in the air Don’t you just love the first morning you walk outside to the crisp air after the long, hot Carolina summer? And who doesn’t love an Apple Festival? I recently went to the North Carolina Apple Festival, which is...
I love giving new flavors to old tried and true Recipes Sometimes I don’t want a salad but need my veggies. Gazpacho is the answer! I did give it some updated products to increase the taste. Even my kids liked it. The one problem to really watch is not to puree the...
Comfort food is always a great choice! The eternal question of “what’s for dinner??” Now that Fall is right around the corner, we look forward to cooler temps, school being back in session, and, of course, football season. What a great time of year! So what better...
I have used this Recipe over the Years, and it can be created within Minutes, and Everyone Loves it! Do you love Bruschetta? Who doesn’t! This is Chicken Bruschetta in a dish - without the bread -- for easy dining. Garnishing the chicken with fresh basil is the...
The Best Decadent Chicken Casserole My Husband and I Have Ever Eaten! Thanks to Sonya Reed and Mr. Food’s Recipe “Unforgettable Chicken Casserole”. I added a few more ingredients that made it mine. A great start and a Recipe you will use repeatedly. It makes a...
Turning Tortellini into a Year-Round Pumpkin Treat! Keeping the Holiday Spirit going anytime you need it. In the last 2 years there is not one person that life has not changed in one way or another. We have turned to comfort food to calm us at the end of a tough...
Welcome: You have reached the section in LKNConnect dedicated to your culinary delight. You'll find Local Recipes, Recipes from noted chefs and Wine Talk. In The Kitchen: Here you'll find family recipes handed down through time plus quick & easy to prepare meals...
My daughter Mitzi and I have loved to cook together over the years and still love sharing recipes. She sent me this one and said it was one of her favorites. I added the ginger and black sesame seeds to give it the extra kick I like. I served it with the Butternut...
Pork, smothered with sour cream, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Topped with fried onions – Delicious, easy, and unique! You will never serve a plain pork chop again! Do you have a frustrated husband, hyper child, or Grandchild? Have them pound the meat down. If you must...
Let's raise a glass to this classic breakfast drink! Today — Monday, May 16th is National Mimosa Day. There is nothing finer or keeps us feeling more elegant at brunch than the mimosa. Traditionally served in a champagne flute, this classic drink of equal parts orange...