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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Chocolate Banana Cake

July 3, 2015 Karen Docter 2 Comments

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 BANANA CAKE!

This is a fun twist on the basic chocolate cake, and who doesn’t love banana bread and chocolate chips. Mix it all up together and what do you have? A cake full of rich flavor. It doesn’t even need frosting!

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with Kate L. Mary

May 15, 2015 Karen Docter 1 Comment

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with KATE L. MARY!

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, Kate L. Mary, and her favorite recipe for SODA FOUNTAIN CUPCAKES!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Berta’s Coffee Cake

January 16, 2015 Karen Docter Leave a comment

I mentioned making this coffee cake on Facebook recently and had a request to share the recipe, so here it is. I can usually give coffee cake a miss, but not this one. It’s a moist and flavorful recipe, and been “in the family” four generations now with my grown children. So, who’s Berta, you ask? Berta was the cook at the college where my husband’s grandmother was a sorority housemother. My husband has lots of fond memories of visiting his grandmother at the sorority as a child, and Berta’s coffee cake was a favorite.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Spinach Quiche w/Shredded Potato Crust

January 2, 2015 Karen Docter 4 Comments

I have to admit that I haven’t made this one recently, probably because the kids have left the nest so I don’t cook as much as I used to, I forget I have the recipe, and it’s much easier to buy a pre-made crust when I’m in the mood for quiche. But, this is worth the trouble for the occasional special treat.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 178 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: Spinach Quiche w/Shredded Potato Crust →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with L.A. Sartor

December 5, 2014 Karen Docter 17 Comments

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with L.A. SARTOR!

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, L.A. SARTOR, and her favorite recipe for WILDA MacLAUCHAN’S PECAN PIE!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with Nancy Naigle & Kelsey Browning

October 31, 2014 Karen Docter 11 Comments

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with NANCY NAIGLE & KELSEY BROWNING!

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, NANCY NAIGLE & KELSEY BROWNING, and their favorite recipe for NANOO’S MOON CAKE!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with Colleen L. Donnelly

September 26, 2014 Karen Docter 4 Comments

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with COLLEEN L. DONNELLY!

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, COLLEEN L. DONNELLY, and her favorite recipe for ICE BOX DESSERT!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with J. Morgan

July 25, 2014 Karen Docter 11 Comments

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with J. MORGAN!

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, J. MORGAN, and his favorite recipe for JMO’S ULTIMATE APPLE PIE FILLING!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with Tima Maria Lacoba

July 4, 2014 Karen Docter 11 Comments

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with TIMA MARIA LACOBA!

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, TIMA MARIA LACOBA, and her favorite recipe for RED VELVET MUD CAKE!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s Author Special with Deb Julienne

March 7, 2014 Karen Docter 4 Comments

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with DEB JULIENNE!

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, DEB JULIENNE, and her favorite recipe for SEX IN A PAN!

SEX, LIES, AND BEAUTY AIDES by DEB JULIENNE

Book Blurb

Sex, lies, and beauty aids finally earn the girl next door a little respect.

Sabrina Thompson, editor of Skin Deep Magazine’s successful Natural Beauty Secrets column, is handed the challenge of her life. Take over the Love and Sex column or lose her job. What does a twenty-four year old virgin know about love or sex when she’s never been on a third date? To complicate matters, there’s a new guy at the helm. Her only crush’s clone is issuing orders. While his pompous and ambitious twin dries out, playboy and ne’er-do-well Trent Wellington must assume his identity and save his family’s flailing magazine. The bright spot amid staff cuts and content restructuring is the plucky editor he once made a fool of himself in front of at a family gathering. Fooling everyone isn’t easy, especially when Sabrina inspires his true self to be more than he ever has.

Years of hearing she’s too nice to date have left Sabrina’s frustration simmering. It boils over when she discovers Trent’s deceit and she vows to make him pay. Getting even has never been so much fun.

CONTENT WARNING: mature language, sexual situations

A Lyrical Press/Kensington Books Contemporary Romance

ISBN-13: 978-1-61650-516-5

SEX, LIES, AND BEAUTY AIDES by DEB JULIENNE
Twisted Sisters Series: Book One

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