Karen’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with CARA MARSI!

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, CARA MARSI, and her favorite recipe for POTATO & ONION FRITTATA!!

~~~

CAPRI NIGHTS
BY CARA MARSI

Blurb

A San Francisco sous chef discovers she might have bitten off more than she can chew when a yummy Italian man stirs up a recipe for romance on the delicious Isle of Capri.

Sous chef Cat Connors has spent a lifetime feeling like a stale cracker on a plate of fancy hors d’oeuvres among her stepfamily. But when she travels from San Francisco to the sunny Isle of Capri, she’s determined to finally shed her dowdy image and spice up her life. She has big plans for her future as a chef. Those plans don’t include a yummy Italian with a mouth-watering body and a smile that melts her insides like gelato under the hot Capri sun.

When Alex Viteli retreats to his villa on Capri to escape the notoriety and legal troubles brought on by his family, the last thing he needs is a beautiful, tempting dish of a woman. Alex may be the scion of a wealthy Italian family, but that won’t matter if he can’t cook up a scheme to clear his father’s name and keep himself out of prison.

Though they fit together like strawberries and chocolate, Cat and Alex may not have time for more than a quick bite of romance. Cat’s future is in San Francisco. Alex can’t leave Italy. But the sultry Capri nights might tempt them both to savor just one more sweet taste of love.

~~~

CAPRI NIGHTS
BY CARA MARSI

Excerpt

Isle of Capri, Italy

“Mi scusi, signorina! Signorina, scusi!”

The urgent male voice broke into Cat Connors’ thoughts and rose above the babel of languages from the tourists crowding Capri’s main square, La Piazetta. The man’s voice got closer. Her knowledge of Italian was limited, but it sounded like he wanted a woman’s attention. He couldn’t be talking to her. She kept walking.

Someone touched her arm, stopping her.

With a gasp, she turned around. Her gaze collided with a black T-shirt stretched over a hard, muscled chest. Slowly, she raised her eyes to take in six feet of male hotness. He stared down at her with the hazel eyes of a Roman god. He must have descended from the heavens, with those chiseled cheekbones, wavy dark blond hair and full lips that promised heavenly delights. He epitomized the kind of gorgeous guy she’d expect to find on this romantic island.

He held out a phone to her. “Ha perso il suo telefono?”

She felt in her pants pocket. Empty.

“My phone! Thank you. Where did you find it?” Hoping he spoke English, she took the phone from him.

“It fell out of your pocket.” Speaking perfect English, his deep voice with a hint of lilting accent sent a jolt of pleasure coursing through her.

Clutching the phone, she patted her pocket again. The movement of her hips as she walked must have pushed the phone out. She should have known to secure it better. Her eyes met Mr. Roman God’s. “Thank you again.”

His killer grin made her insides melt like gelato in the hot Italian sun.

He shrugged in that offhand way Italians had perfected. “No problem. You are American?”

“I am.”

Someone shoved against her and she almost lost her balance. Mr. Roman God cupped her elbow, steadying her.

“It’s not every day I have the pleasure of meeting a beautiful American,” he said.

Her beautiful? No one except her mother had ever called her that. “Uh—thank you,” she stammered.

“I would like to buy you a glass of wine.” He studied her with those incredible hazel eyes fringed by thick dark lashes.

This smokin’ guy was picking her up in the middle of Capri’s main square? Men rarely hit on studious, quiet Cat Connors. Must be something in the water here.

Anxiety fueled by shyness compelled Cat to say no. If she was ever to become the new Cat, she had to forge ahead and take chances. Forced to come here on this family trip, she’d decided it would be the catalyst she needed to complete her metamorphosis into a new Cat. She’d finally pull free from the shadows of her glamorous stepsisters and be her own person—a woman who no longer tried to please others but lived her own life. A little harmless flirtation with Mr. Roman God would be the perfect place to start. In this square packed with tourists, she’d be safe. She had time before she had to meet Angelina.

“Okay, I’d like to have a drink with you.”

They sat at an outdoor table in a nearby café that fronted the square. Mr. Roman God said something in rapid Italian to the waiter who brought over a bottle of chilled pinot grigio, opened it, and presented the cork to her companion, who sniffed the cork and nodded that the wine was acceptable. The waiter filled two glasses and shoved the opened bottle into an ice-filled bucket on a stand next to them.

When he left, Mr. Hotness leaned his elbow on the table and raised his glass. “My day has become more interesting.”

She touched her glass with his. “To interesting days.”

Meet Author Cara Marsi…

An award-winning and eclectic author, Cara Marsi is published in romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance. She loves a good love story, and believes that everyone deserves a second chance at love. Sexy, sweet, thrilling, or magical, Cara’s stories are first and foremost about the love. Treat yourself today, with a taste of romance.

When not traveling or dreaming of traveling, Cara and her husband live on the East Coast of the United States in a house ruled by two spoiled cats who compete for attention.

~~~

Links to Cara’s website, blog, books, etc.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MbCD2Z

Universal buy link: https://books2read.com/u/3L9z51

My social links:

www.facebook.com/authorcaramarsi

www.pinterest.com/caramarsi

www.instagram.com/carolyn2829

website: www.caramarsi.com

I hope you enjoy the recipe Cara is sharing today on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy Eating!

Karen

P.S. We’re at 379 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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

POTATO & ONION FRITTATA

NOTE FROM CARA: Much like the spinach, mushroom, potato frittata Cat and Alex share.

• 1 large red onion
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 medium red potatoes (about 12 oz.), cut into ½ inch pieces
• Salt and pepper
• ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Finely chop the onion.

Heat oil in a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and chopped onion, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and just tender, 12 to 15 minutes more. If desired, when the potatoes are almost done, stir in fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms and saute. Stir in the parsley.

While the potatoes and onions are cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ¼ Tsp. each salt and pepper; stir in the cheese.

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir to distribute the ingredients. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the frittata is puffed, brown around the edges, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 14 to 16 minutes.

Serve with a salad and crusty bread.