Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with RHONDA BLACKHURST!
Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, instead of one of my recipes, I will introduce you to a new author who will share a favorite recipe. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll also get a chance to check out some fantastic authors. Introducing author RHONDA BLACKHURST and her favorite recipe for STUFFED SQUASH!
INN HALLOWED GROUND
The Spirited Lakes Mysteries Book 3
BY RHONDA BLACKHURST
Blurb
After a troublous first year at her haunted inn, Andie Rose and her support dog, Aspen, finally settle into the quaint, cozy town of Spirit Lake, Minnesota. Tender green shoots of grass and daffodils peek through the melting snow, promising new life. But things turn deadly when two bodies are discovered two days apart at St. Michael’s cemetery.
Detective Parker, all too used to Andie Rose meddling in his investigations, isn’t at all surprised when she shows up at the crime scene. This time, his new-in-town twin sister is with her, and tempers flare as he warns them to stay out of his way.
But when Andie Rose realizes both victims had recent run-ins with her father, famous thriller author Chandler Langston, she’s dead set to prove her dad’s innocence. But can she clear him before she becomes the next victim?
INN HALLOWED GROUND
The Spirited Lakes Mysteries Book 3
BY RHONDA BLACKHURST
Excerpt
I swallowed the sudden lump that formed in my throat. Noah Parker was the new detective in Spirit Lake. According to Lily’s counterpart at the front desk, Jade, and Izzy, my 17-year-old genius sous chef, he was hot. I kept my opinion to myself. But his presence here when Max was to arrive at any time spiked my heart rate. Not that I was dating either of them. Even if I wanted to date, the two of them weren’t likely, each for his own reason. But their presence here at the same time made me, shall we say, uncomfortable.
“What does he want?” I asked Lily.
“You.” She grinned and winked.
“Pfft. Aren’t you just a hoot.”
“I can be,” Noah said as he walked into the room.
I waved my hand forward as I pressed my other hand against one last out-of-control curl, smashing it against my head. “Come on in.”
“Thanks, I will.” He sidled up beside me and admired the lake. “The lake is stunning. But you wouldn’t catch me out there.”
“I would hope not.” His presence was so close I could nearly feel the heat from his body; I took a step back and faced him again. “What have I done to deserve this visit? I can’t remember breaking any laws or getting in the way of one of your investigations.” I grinned. “Or did you just miss me?”
“I haven’t seen you for a couple of months. That scares me, like a lot, so I thought I’d do a welfare check.” His eyes danced with amusement.
“Well, lucky for you, I haven’t had any murders to solve for you. Not even a murderer to save you from. Again.”
He laughed. “Each has their own version of events.”
I smiled. I saved his butt from a murderer last winter, and I wasn’t about to let him forget it.
“You’re right,” I said. “Some of us believe the truth and some of you believe what you wish was true. I’m keeping it in my back pocket. Just in case.”
“It?”
“The knowledge of saving you from death.”
He arched his eyebrows. “In case of what?”
“I might need it for leverage someday.”
He nodded and laughed again. “I kinda missed this verbal sparring. No one does it better than you.”
I gave him a deadpan look. “You must lead a boring life, Detective.” He remained quiet, so I spread my arms out. “You came. You saw. I’m alive and well. And yet you linger.” Still quiet, I gave him a sidelong look. “Okay, why are you really here?
About Author Rhonda Blackhurst…
Rhonda lives in Colorado but frequently escapes to her Arizona home. She is an avid reader, writer, coffee and dark chocolate connoisseur. She has 11 indie-published books: The Inheritance, a contemporary fiction novel; seven books in the Melanie Hogan Mysteries; Finding Abby and Abby’s Redemption in the Whispering Pines Romantic Suspense duology; and a non-fiction book, Finding Peace Through Gratitude. She also has the Spirit Lake Mysteries published by The Wild Rose Press. She was awarded the 2022 Master of Literary Arts Award from the Brighton Chamber.
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Links to Rhonda’s website, blog, books, #ad, etc.:
Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/482I0gp
Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.to/48qrzvG
More Buy links:
Inn Hallowed Ground – The Wild Rose Press Inc
Inn Hallowed Ground by Rhonda Blackhurst | Goodreads
Inn Hallowed Ground (The Spirit Lake Mysteries Book 3) by Rhonda Blackhurst – BookBub
Website: www.rhondablackhurst.com
Social links:
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https://www.instagram.com/rhonda.blackhurst/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-blackhurst-09796070/
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I hope you enjoy Rhonda’s favorite recipe on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s today. Happy Eating!
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STUFFED SQUASH
[Serves 4]
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 acorn squash, halved and seeded; lay hollow side down on a sprayed baking sheet (If you cut a small slice from the rounded side of the squash it will sit straighter when you prepare the final dish).
Bake squash for 45 min-1 hour or until tender.
While squash is baking:
Brown 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage with 2 cloves chopped garlic. Drain well and set aside.
Make two cups of long grain/brown rice blend per packaged directions.
Add ground beef/Italian sausage to rice
Add the following (I’m old fashioned and don’t measure mine, so I suggest using whatever amount suits your taste) and mix together:
- Dried cranberries
- Fresh, chopped cilantro
- Olive oil (I use 3 Tbsp)
- Chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper
- Lime juice
Simmer
When squash is fully baked, transfer squash to a platter or individual plates, hollow side up, and fill with rice/meat mixture. Garnish with parsley.
Side Note: I’ve used butternut squash too, but the acorn allows more room for filling. Either way is yummy!
This meal has made for many happy guests leaving filled and satisfied!
Happy Reading!
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Special Giveaway: Rhonda will gift one ebook copy of INN HALLOWED GROUND to one lucky reader who comments on her Karen’s Killer Book Bench blog. Good luck!
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Thanks, Rhonda, for sharing your book with us!
Don’t miss the chance to read this book!
Welcome back to Karen’s Killer Fixin’s, Rhonda. I love the premise of a haunted inn. And I love books with dogs. I’m looking forward to reading your cozy! Thanks for sharing it with us today. Also, thanks for the recipe. I’ve never seen one using cranberries. I’m going to have to try this one.
Thanks for having me Karen! I LOVE the dried cranberries in the stuffing. 🙂
Love excerpt of book would love to read a print copy of book so I can review it
Thank you, Crystal! I hope you enjoy it!
NOT ENTERING :
Good excerpt…
Your recipe is vastly different from mine but interesting, nonetheless
Thanks, Rhonda, and thanks , Karen, for the showcase
Thanks, Kathleen! Now I’m super curious to hear about your recipe! 🙂
Good afternoon, your book sounds like a great read and I love the book cover! Thank you for sharing the excerpt. Your Stuffed Squash recipe sounds delicious, Thank you for sharing it. (not entering the ebook giveaway as I am not tech savvy, but Thank you)
Thank you for popping in to read it!
Loved the excerpt. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thank you, Eileen!
I love acorn squash but never thought of stuffing it before. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it and also for sharing your book excerpt!
Thanks, Mica. It’s so so yummy!
tasty recipe
Thank you! 🙂