In the Kitchen

In the Kitchen: Tom Thumb Cookie Bars

October 16, 2020

This recipe comes from one of our favorite contributors, Jodi Squires Fitzgerald. It’s her mother’s recipe and definitely a family favorite! — EH Stafford, Managing Editor Tom Thumb Cookie…

In the Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food – Shepherd’s Pie

October 2, 2020

The weather’s getting cooler and it’s time to make some comfort food! Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty favorite that your whole family will love. — EH (Ellen) Stafford, Managing Editor…

Sweet ReMarks: Sweet Flashbacks of the Classics

September 29, 2020

Long gone Are the days of the Maitre D’ steering the gueridon to your table in preparation for tableside service. The memories I have of this are due to the…

In the Kitchen: What’s For Dinner? Salad, Spicy Noodles and Ginger Lemon Chicken!

September 25, 2020

Salad, Spicy Noodles and Ginger Lemon Chicken! By Margi Kyle, The Designing Doctor, LLC Director of Non-Profits LKNConnect.com Founder of Little Smiles NC Major Chief Cook in our House! …

In the Kitchen: Easy Ratatouille — Enjoy Your End of Summer Bounty

September 18, 2020

Easy Ratatouille — Enjoy Your End of Summer Bounty This simple dish can be refrigerated and served chilled as a dip for delicious fun while watching football, served warm over…

Sweet ReMarks: Mon Petit Cheri! For the Love of Petit Fours

September 15, 2020

A first love Petit fours have been a love of mine since I first began my career in pastries. The classic iced petit four is what first caught my eye…

In the Kitchen: Amaretto Chicken – Delicious, Easy and Unique!

September 3, 2020

Amaretto Chicken – Delicious, Easy and Unique! Take your chicken from good to fantastic! By Margi Kyle, The Designing Doctor, LLC Ingredients Serves 8 to 10 (Freezes well) Serve…

In the Kitchen: Easy, Elegant Fish Dinner For One or Two

August 28, 2020

I have heard far too many people say “I don’t cook for myself, I’m just one person.” To that, I say “Phooey! You are worth the effort.” I was a…

Sweet ReMarks: Gluten Free Flour, Part 3 of the Gluten Free Series

August 18, 2020

Gluten free flour Gluten free flour is the easiest option to use when trying to avoid wheat flour. Gluten free flour is a compilation of other gluten free ingredients, so…