All posts by Karen Docter

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Karen’s #Pasta #Salad, Recipe from Karen’s Kitchen

It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s! Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers. So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe from my own kitchen or a guest author favorite. It could be a cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes the eye and fancy…which today is KAREN’S PASTA SALAD!

It’s been so hot all across the country and just thinking about cooking and heating up the house is NOT appealing. This salad is quick, easy, and so versatile. It can be used as a side dish at a BBQ or, with just a few added ingredients, you can make it a full meal, limited only by your imagination!

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

P.S. We’re at 539 recipes and counting with this posting. Hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. In the right-hand column menu, you can even look up past recipes by type. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc. Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Karen’s #Pasta #Salad, Recipe from Karen’s Kitchen

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with THE PROPHECY OF FREIALEN, The Legacy Series Book One #Myth #Legend #Fantasy by Ashlee Lynn #Recipe ~ Toasted Pita Bread Triangles with Hummus Dip



Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with ASHLEE LYNN!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, ASHLEE LYNN, and her favorite recipe for TOASTED PITA BREAD TRIANGLES with HUMMUS DIP!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with THE PROPHECY OF FREIALEN, The Legacy Series Book One #Myth #Legend #Fantasy by Ashlee Lynn #Recipe ~ Toasted Pita Bread Triangles with Hummus Dip

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with THE PERFECT MURDER, Maximum Security Novel Book 4 #Romantic #Suspense by Kat Martin #Recipe ~ Bacon, Tomato, Balsamic Pasta



Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with KAT MARTIN!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, KAT MARTIN, and her favorite recipe for BACON, TOMATO, BALSAMIC PASTA!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with THE PERFECT MURDER, Maximum Security Novel Book 4 #Romantic #Suspense by Kat Martin #Recipe ~ Bacon, Tomato, Balsamic Pasta

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with THE MARSHAL’S LADY, Liberty Valley Love Book 3 #Historical #Western #Romance by Josie Malone #Recipe ~ Ma Sim’s Old-Fashioned Doughnuts



Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with JOSIE MALONE!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, JOSIE MALONE, and her favorite recipe for MA SIM’S OLD-FASHIONED DOUGHNUTS!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with THE MARSHAL’S LADY, Liberty Valley Love Book 3 #Historical #Western #Romance by Josie Malone #Recipe ~ Ma Sim’s Old-Fashioned Doughnuts

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with CRUMBLED BLISS, The Blissful Bites Series Book 1, #NA #Contemporary #Romance by Mara A. Miller #Recipe ~ Fruit Pizza


Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with MARA A. MILLER!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, MARA A. MILLER, and her favorite recipe for FRUIT PIZZA!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with CRUMBLED BLISS, The Blissful Bites Series Book 1, #NA #Contemporary #Romance by Mara A. Miller #Recipe ~ Fruit Pizza

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with ALWAYS A WEDDING PLANNER, 4-in-1 #Romance #Collection by Leeann Betts ETAL #Recipe ~ Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts



Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with LEEANN BETTS ETAL!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing authors, RL ASHLY, LEEANN BETTS, TONI SHILOH, and DAVALYNN SPENCER, and DAVALYNN’S favorite recipe for BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with ALWAYS A WEDDING PLANNER, 4-in-1 #Romance #Collection by Leeann Betts ETAL #Recipe ~ Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Karen’s Killer Book Bench #SerialKillers #Romantic #Suspense: LAST BREATH by Kerri Ann #Recipe ~ Cabbage Rolls


Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with KERRI ANN!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, KERRI ANN, and her favorite recipe for CABBAGE ROLLS!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Book Bench #SerialKillers #Romantic #Suspense: LAST BREATH by Kerri Ann #Recipe ~ Cabbage Rolls

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with DARBY’S MAGIC, Texas Plains Series Book 3 #Contemporary #SmallTown #Romance by Annie Curtis #Recipe ~ Alice Bourland’s Peanut Brittle


Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL** with ANNIE CURTIS!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, ANNIE CURTIS, and her favorite recipe for Alice Bourland’s Peanut Brittle!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with DARBY’S MAGIC, Texas Plains Series Book 3 #Contemporary #SmallTown #Romance by Annie Curtis #Recipe ~ Alice Bourland’s Peanut Brittle

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with TOKEN PHANTOM, Token Huntress Book 4, #Vampire #Paranormal #Romance by Kia Carrington-Russell #Recipe Sesame Salmon, Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Sweet Potato Mash

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with KIA CARRINGTON-RUSSELL!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, KIA CARRINGTON-RUSSELL, and her favorite recipe for Sesame Salmon, Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Sweet Potato Mash!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s with TOKEN PHANTOM, Token Huntress Book 4, #Vampire #Paranormal #Romance by Kia Carrington-Russell #Recipe Sesame Salmon, Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Sweet Potato Mash

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with HELLFIRE & EVOLVED, A Beyond Human Novel Books 1 & 2 #UrbanFantasy #SciFi by Michelle Schad #Recipe ~ Michelle’s Whiskey Smash & French Onion Burgers

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with MICHELLE SCHAD!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, MICHELLE SCHAD, and her favorite recipe for Michelle’s Whiskey Smash & French Onion Burgers!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with HELLFIRE & EVOLVED, A Beyond Human Novel Books 1 & 2 #UrbanFantasy #SciFi by Michelle Schad #Recipe ~ Michelle’s Whiskey Smash & French Onion Burgers