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IN THE KITCHEN: Ginger Garlic Chicken with Dijon Mustard Rosemary Sauce

January 20, 2022

Easy, unique and delicious! Take your chicken from good to fantastic with Margi Kyle’s favorite recipe. A few minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake up something your family…

SWEET DECADENCE: Secrets to Holiday Baking Success

December 5, 2021

It’s December already! Oh My Goodness! Did your heart nearly skip a beat too?! How in the world did time go by so fast? According to Google, there seems to…

IN THE KITCHEN – Your Favorite Recipes & More!

November 25, 2021

LKNConnect is Your Guide to Local Shopping, Dining & Living in Lake Norman. There is lot of great cooking (and eating!) here in Lake Norman. LKNConnect makes it easy to…

ASK THE BUTCHER: Making a Great Beef Stew

November 15, 2021

Starts with the right cut of beef! Remember, fat is flavor. The best, and actually, the least expensive cut that’s the most delicious, is boneless chuck roast. Don’t pick the…

SWEET DECADENCE: REAL Whipped Cream

November 11, 2021

YOU can become a Whipped Cream Rockstar! It’s easier than you think and much tastier too! Brrrr … there’s a chill in the air! I actually broke out my infamous…

IN THE KITCHEN – Chicken Enchilada Casserole

October 28, 2021

Delicious. Easy-to-make. Local Chef Julieann shares her recipe for chicken enchilada casserole. Serves 6 Ingredients 1 TBSP – Oil½ cup – Red Onion, sliced2 TBSP – Cumin2 TBSP – Oregano2…

ATTENTION – LKN Foodies

October 17, 2021

LKNConnect needs you! See your name and favorite recipe “in print” in our IN THE KITCHEN column. Our family, friends and LKN neighbors have been sharing their favorite recipes with…

IN THE KITCHEN – The Perfect Peanut Butter & Chocolate Brownie

October 14, 2021

Gooey, chewy, chocolate and peanut butter. What could be better on a cool Fall day? Simple and quick, I had hot brownies in less than an hour. Now I’m supposed…

SWEET DECADENCE: Pro Tips

October 4, 2021

For surviving the holiday season! It is fun writing down tips, tricks, and hacks I’ve been using for years and seeing the response from my fans. This time I thought…

IN THE KITCHEN: Chicken & Corn Fritters

September 30, 2021

A quick & easy meal that can be made with chicken or pork. Contributed by Margi Kyle, The Designing Doctor, LLCDirector of Non-Profits LKNConnect.com,Founder of Little Smiles NC, and Major…