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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Ashlynne Laynne

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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, ASHLYNNE LAYNNE, and her favorite recipe for EASY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE!

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読書   About the author, Ashlynne Laynne ….

Ashlynne Laynneis a songwriter, poet and author of erotic paranormal and contemporary romance, who has always had a soft spot in her heart for vampires but grew tired of the garlic fearing, sun-loathing creatures of old. An avid horror movie fan, she tends to enjoy media and music that is of a younger, more eclectic nature. This was the catalyst for her writing The Progeny. The vampire/witch pairing is unique and different when most books pair vampires with werewolves.

Ashlynne loves writing on the edge—combining the erotica and romance genres—and thinks of Ascher and Shauna as the wicked, damned version of Romeo and Juliet. She is currently working on book four of her Progeny Series, book one of her upcoming Rocker Series, and an untitled novella WIP. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family. She juggles the hats of wife, mother, full time employee and part-time writer, hoping to write exclusively one day soon. Find and follow here online on Twitter.Check out her Manic Readers page, Blogand Website, or leave her a note in her Reader Email.

Ashlynne lives in North Carolina with her husband and teenage son.

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BOOK PEEK – BLOOD PROMISE by ASHLYNNE LAYNNE

Blood Promise (The Progeny Series #3)

“Their love is fated by an ancient prophecy. Now the promise is fulfilled.”

Ascher Rousseau is a half-human, half vampire whose life has been a series of prophecies and predictions. After finding incredible love and passion with Shauna—a Wiccan with powers beyond anything he’s ever known—he seals to her and hopes for happiness. But his enemies seek to destroy all that he loves, and he finds that happiness never lasts for long.

Darkness is descending and a vampiric revolution is nearing. A new brood of hatchlings is born to join their darkling brothers, in preparation for war. A preordained chain of events is set into motion that could lead to the rise of the demonic “cloaked one” and his half-human fallen children, while ending humanity—as we know it.

Can a supernatural love and the loyal bond of a family save the Rousseaus and the world from certain extinction?

ABOUT THE PROGENY SERIES

At its core, The Progeny Series is simply about a man and woman who fall in love, and the fact that he’s a half-blood (half-human, half vampire) and she’s a Wiccan human are secondary factors. When we meet Ascher, he’s grumpy. Frankly, who could blame him? He’s engaged to seal to Ursula—a cold and careless vampire who wants nothing more than to get her hands on a bloodstone— and he feels conflicted about his existence.

All of that changes when he meets Shawnette McCutchin. She’s beautiful, intriguing and possesses some of the most potent blood that he’s ever smelled. A war immediately begins inside Ascher. He craves Shauna’s blood just as much as he craves her body and the closer they get, the harder it is for him to control his urges. After Ascher calls off the sealing to Ursula, the trouble begins. His family’s peaceful period ends when Ursula’s army attacks the Rousseaus.

This series encompasses a family dynamic of which we’ve never seen. The Rousseaus share a common mortal and immortal bloodline, but loyalty is the thread binding this clan. Shauna and Ascher’s dissuaded love only strengthens the family bonds. Their unique union transcends bloodlines and completes the prophecy, defying the beliefs of centuries old covenants while shattering the wall between the Wiccan and vampire worlds that has existed for ages. This series is erotic paranormal romance intended for adults, as it contains adult sensuality, language and themes.

The Progeny Series is available for purchase at Amazon US  Amazon UK   BN  Smashwords 

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I hope you enjoy the recipe Ashlynne is sharing with us today on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s.  Happy eating!

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 84 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.

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EASY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

½ stick melted butter

(1) can cream of mushroom soup

(1) can cream of chicken soup

(1) 8 oz. jar of Cheez Whiz

(2) 10 oz pkg of thawed chopped broccoli

1 ½ C Minute rice (if you shop generic it’s instant rice)

¾ C chopped onion

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Mix all ingredients in casserole dish and bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 hour.

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Thanks, Ashlynne, for sharing your story AND your delicious recipe with us!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Chicken Teriyaki

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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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is CHICKEN TERIYAKI!!

I love the taste of teriyaki. If you want an easy and flavorful marinade, this is it! I like the stronger flavor so I have been known to marinade foods a LOT longer than most recipes call for, but this is a matter of taste.  You do want to marinate your chicken AT LEAST two hours.  Yummy!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 83 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.

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CHICKEN TERIYAKI [Serves 4]

2 chicken breasts, whole, split in half
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup dry sherry
1 T. sugar
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ tsp. ground ginger

Arrange chicken, skin side up, in a single layer in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously and pour over chicken. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning once or twice. Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade. Spray rack in broiler pan with vegetable spray. Transfer chicken to rack. Broil about 10 minutes about 6 inches from heat, turning once and basting with marinade. Serve with rice or salad.

NOTE: A variation of this would be Skewered Chicken Teriyaki! Cut the chicken breasts into chunks big enough to skewer with wooden picks and marinade the chunks.  In a separate bowl, make more of the marinade to soak chunks of pineapple, onions, green and/or red peppers, and mushrooms. Cook on the grill or under the oven broiler. Serve with salad and hot bread, or on a bed of rice.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Mari Collier

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   Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with MARI COLLIER

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, MARI COLLIER, and her favorite recipe for HUCK FINN CHEESE PIE!

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About the author, Mari Collier….

Mari Collier was born in Iowa and grew up on a farm.  She’s lived in Arizona, Washington, and now resides in Twentynine Palms, CA. She’s a Director on the Board or the Twentynine Palms Historical Society and Coordinator for the Desert Writers Guild.  Previous employment includes bookkeeper, collector, receptionist, and Advanced Super Agent for Nintendo of America.  Earthbound is the prequel to Gather the Children, and available online.  Several short stories have been published and she pens two columns for the Old Schoolhouse Journal.

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BOOK PEEK – EARTHBOUND by Mari Collier

A man with Thalian-Justine genes is marooned on the planet Earth. He has the spaceship and has hidden it in the wilds of Texas. He must survive on this violent planet and return to destroy the Justines and avenge his mother and Thalia. He takes the name of MacDonald and rescues Rolfe during a barroom brawl.  He joins Rolfe in the fur trade until it ends. They become traders until a Kiowa raid destroys their goods.  MacDonald admits he has gold hidden away. A trip to the spaceship provides funds for a land grant from the state of Texas. MacDonald becomes a Scout for the 2nd Dragoons. During a raid on a Comanche camp, he rescues Anna, a woman tall enough and warrior enough to match him. Will MacDonald and Anna survive plaque, the enmity of their Southern neighbors, a raid on Schmidt’s Corner, and the Civil War?

EXCERPT – EARTHBOUND by Mari Collier

Outside a whoop cut through her thoughts and she snapped the last diaper pin into place and put Auggie back into the crib. Auggie promptly resumed his screams.
His screams were covered by the whooping going on outside and the whinny of a horse. Anna ran for the front door ready to face whatever was out there and yet she knew.
She looked upward over the door to two empty gun racks and knew it was futile. Mr. Lawrence had taken both the rifle and the shotgun. She grabbed the broom set by the door and rushed out. Three Comanche warriors sat there looking at the small ranch house and buildings. It was as if they knew there was no one inside but a woman. Comanche women didn’t fight. They were trained to grab their children and then run and hide.
As Anna ran out the door one of the men slid down from his horse and started up the one step onto the porch. She was holding the bottom end of the broom and swung the hard hickory shaft against his knees. They had not expected her to fight; nor had they expected a woman taller than they were. The man’s knees buckled and he went down. Anna swung the broom again with all her strength and smashed it into his head. Her next blow was straight down into the ribs and she heard one crack. She whirled to face the next man coming toward her.
The first man’s horse had reared and fled toward the cornfield. It wanted no part of the flailing broom. The horse next to it began to rear and back away, but his rider had it back under control. He was grinning as though this were some sort of fluke; a woman downing a Comanche warrior.  The other man was up on the porch. He was watching her, waiting for her to swing the broom again. Anna realized he was waiting to catch it, sure that his masculine strength was more than hers.
She edged to the side. Perhaps she could draw them away from the house. Her teeth were set, the lips drawn tight.  She would stop them somehow and she started to swing and then hurriedly pulled the broom handle back. The Comanche grabbed air and she swung the broom into his arm, side-stepped, and slammed the hickory handle into the man’s head. He went down to his knees.
The other Comanche stepped out of the house carrying the squalling Auggie by one heel, swinging him back and forth. Anna’s mouth dropped and her eyes widened. The man looked ready to bash Auggie’s head into the doorframe.  All the while he was looking at her, his head cocked to one side.
Anna dropped the broom and held out her arms for her baby. The Comanche stepped up to her and started to let Auggie drop. She grabbed him and held him tight. The other one had risen and approached with a knife, but the man that had held Auggie shook his head and said something in their language. He directed the man to go inside. He motioned Anna to walk over to the other one. He nudged him with one foot. To Anna his words had no meaning.
The one with the broken rib pulled himself up and looked for his horse. It was gone. His voice rose in anger. The one in charge said something to him. Anna was able to understand the contempt in his voice. There was no pity for a warrior bested by a woman.
She saw movement coming from the field. Was Mr. Lawrence coming to rescue them?  Her heart sank. It was two more Comanche warriors and Daniel was riding in front of one.

CONNECT WITH MARI AND HER SERIES:

You will find me online at:  http://www.maricollier.com/
Short stories on Smashwords.com can be accessed from here:  https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Skewedmind
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I hope you enjoy the recipe Mari is sharing with us today on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s.  Happy eating!

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 82 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.

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HUCK FINN CHEESE PIE
[An Original Recipe by Mari Collier]

 

2 1/2 Cups frozen blue huckleberries (Substitute frozen blueberries)
1 ½ Cups Sugar
8 Oz. Package Cream Cheese
3 Tbs. Cornstarch
½ Cup Milk
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1/2   Tsp. Salt
Dash of Cinnamon
1 Egg
1 Unbaked 9 ½ to 10 In. pie flan (high rim)

Heat oven to 4000.

Combine huckleberries, 1 cup of the sugar, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, and dash of cinnamon in three quart pan.  Cook over moderate heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened and clear.  Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

While fruit mixture is cooling soften cream cheese (30 to 40 seconds in microwave) and blend in ½ cup of sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt.  Beat in eggs one-at-a time using an electric mixer.  Blend in milk and vanilla on low speed.  Pour the blue huckleberry mixture into the pie shell.  Next, pour the cream cheese mixture slowly over the top.  Do this in a circular motion.

Bake on lowest shelf in oven at 4000 for 10 minutes.  Reduce heat to 3250 and bake for 40 to 50 minutes longer until top is golden brown (not burned) and center is set.  Let cool before serving.  It tastes best if put into the refrigerator and served cold.  You can use whipping cream, but this pie is rich enough without it.

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**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Mari will give away a Kindle (or Nook)  copy of BEFORE WE LEAVE (the sequel to GATHER THE CHILDREN) to one lucky reader!!  Comment on this Karen’s Killer Fixin’s blos for a chance to win.  Winner will be randomly selected and announced Monday, March 18, 2013.  Thanks, Mari, for sharing your story AND your delicious recipe with us!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Peppermint Stick Pie

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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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is PEPPERMINT STICK PIE!!

I know that most of us associate peppermint recipes with Christmas but this is a refreshing pie for every day…or a special event. I love that it can be made ahead of time and it’s easy to throw together.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 81 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.

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PEPPERMINT STICK PIE
[Serves 6-8]

4 ½ cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 quarts peppermint stick ice cream, softened
Chocolate syrup or Fudge topping
Crushed peppermint candies

Combine cereal and chocolate; mix well.  Press into bottom and up the sides of ungreased 10-inch pie plate.  Freeze for 5 minutes.  Spoon ice cream into crust.  Smooth and freeze until ready to serve.  Garnish with chocolate syrup (or fudge) and peppermint candies.

NOTE: Pie may be made ahead and frozen.  Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Artichoke Dip on Bread Croutons

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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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is ARTICHOKE DIP ON BREAD CROUTONS!!

I don’t know how I grew up never tasting an artichoke.  Well, yes, I do.  I don’t think I even saw one in a grocery store until I was an adult and started shopping on my own and, even then, they were “exotic”…which translates to expensive. My husband introduced me to artichokes and I fell in love…for a second time. 🙂  When we lived in California near where most artichokes are grown, we couldn’t get enough of them. We’d go with the kids to a vegetable stand near our favorite beach and buy cases of “culls” — marred or otherwise difficult to sell — and eat artichokes for breakfast, lunch and dinner until they were all gone. Needless to say, I still can’t get enough artichokes even though we’re no longer in California. All of my favorite party dips include artichokes. I could make an entire meal out of this recipe!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 80 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.

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ARTICHOKE DIP ON BREAD CROUTONS

1 can chopped artichoke hearts
1 cup Parmesan cheese
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ tsp. dill
1-2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Splash of Worcestershire Sauce
Splash of Tobasco Sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice (leave out if using marinated artichoke hearts)

**NOTE: I prefer using marinated artichoke hearts for the additional zip of flavor.

Mix by hand.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with party sized bread croutons or toasted French bread wedges.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Busy Day Cookies

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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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is BUSY DAY COOKIES!!

Sometimes, you simply don’t have time to make cookies…which is why I love this recipe.  Takes less than 15 minutes to make, everyone likes them, and it’s another vehicle for chocolate. And we can’t have enough chocolate recipes, right?! 🙂

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 79 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.

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BUSY DAY COOKIES

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup powdered cocoa
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Measure sugar, margarine, salt, milk and cocoa into saucepan.  Stir until sugars are dissolved.  Bring to rolling boil.  Remove from heat.  Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.  Mix well.  Add oats.  Mix until oats are covered.  Spoon onto waxed paper, cool and store.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Million-Dollar Pound Cake

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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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is MILLION-DOLLAR POUND CAKE!!

I don’t eat a lot of cake…well, depending on what kind of cake! The one I cannot resist is pound cake.  I remember buying Sara Lee pound cake in college and sitting down to eat the entire thing in one sitting…my version of Chunky Monkey ice cream when I was down in the dumps. Anyway, entirely too much information! 🙂 I’ve learned not to be greedy in adulthood (okay, maybe I’ve learned to moderate my greediness) but I still list pound cake as my #1 favorite.  Of course, I had to have a good recipe that I can make whenever the mood strikes me.  This is the best I’ve ever found.  It’s dense and moist and richly flavored.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 78 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.

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MILLION-DOLLAR POUND CAKE
[Serves 20]

¾ cup milk
6 lg. eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. butter, softened
3 cups sugar
4 cups unsifted flour

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.  In small glass mixing bowl, combined milk with almond and vanilla extract.  In large bowl, at high speed, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Alternately add one fourth of flour with one third milk mixture; place in prepared pan.  Bake 1 hour and forty minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.  Cool on wire rack in pan, 15 minutes.  Remove from pan.  Cool thoroughly on rack.  Serve plain or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Traditional Southern Biscuits

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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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN BISCUITS!!

There seems to be more than one “traditional” southern biscuit recipe out there so I guess it depends on where you live in the South.  So, if this isn’t the “traditional” you’re used to just chalk it up to my Yankee upbringing.  🙂 I’m not sure where I picked up this version.  I just know I’ve had this recipe for ages and these biscuits are pretty darned tasty.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 77 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.

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TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN BISCUITS

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 T butter, cold
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup solid vegetable shortening, cold
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup milk

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.  Mix well.  Add 1 T of the cold butter and the cold shortening and work into the dry ingredients, using your hands, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  (I use a pastry cutter, or you can use a couple of forks and cut it in.) Stir in milk.  Dough will be sticky.  Dust work surface with flour.  Turn dough onto floured surface.  Gently fold each side toward center.  Pick up the dough and dust the work surface with additional flour.  Return dough to floured surface and fold each side towards center again.  Turn the dough over and press it out to 1” thickness.  Cut biscuits, straight down, do not twist the cutter, with a 2 ¼-inch round cookie cutter.  Melt remaining tablespoon of butter and add to 10-inch round cake pan.  Place biscuits in pan, turning once (to coat both sides with butter), about ¼-inch apart.  Let biscuits rest 15 minutes before baking. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Chocolate Cheese Mousse

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  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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is CHOCOLATE CHEESE MOUSSE!!

We all have those times when company arrives unannounced and we haven’t had time to think about making dinner, let alone dessert.  Or we’ve made dinner plans and have no time after work to spend a lot of time whipping up a fancy dessert.  This recipe is quick and easy, while still having that cache that says “special”.

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

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 76 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.

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CHOCOLATE CHEESE MOUSSE [Serves 6]

3 square (3 oz.) semisweet chocolate
½ cup sifted powdered sugar
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
2 cups whipped cream
3 T. milk

In 1-quart glass measure, combine chocolate, cream cheese and milk. Cook on high 60 seconds, or until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth.  Blend in sugar, cool.  Stir about ½ cup of the whipped cream into chocolate mixture.  Fold in remaining whipped cream.  Spoon into dessert dishes; refrigerate or freeze until serving time.

Note: To dress it up even more, sprinkle top of each dessert with shaved sweetened chocolate or mini-chocolate chips.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Southwestern Bean Chili

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  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. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is SOUTHWESTERN BEAN CHILI!!

It’s winter and I tend to think of chili a LOT when I’m feeling chilled.  Nothing is more satisfying, and warming, than a bowl of chili.  The problem is when I think of chili when it’s close to dinner time. I don’t have time to prepare the long-cooking version, and I certainly don’t want to wait until the next night to eat what I’m craving NOW. This chili recipe is quick, delicious and easy to change up the flavor with just a few additional ingredients.

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

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 75 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.

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SOUTHWESTERN BEAN CHILI [Serves 4]

2 medium onions, minced

1 medium garlic clove, minced

1 can (7 oz.) tomatoes, drained & chopped coarse

1/3 cup canned green chilis, drained & chopped coarse

1 T. chili powder

2 tsp. dried oregano

½ T. ground cumin

2 cans (16 oz. each) red kidney beans, undrained

Bring ¼ cup water to boil in large skillet.  Add onions, garlic; cover and simmer about 2 minutes.  Stir in next five (5) ingredients; bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes.  Add beans; simmer until heated through about 3 minutes.

*  Serve sprinkled with your favorite shredded/grated cheese and hot bread. Yummy!

** Add cooked ground beef if you prefer your chili with beans AND meat.  If you like a little oomph, add cooked chorizo or sausage.