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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Jennifer Raygoza

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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, JENNIFER RAYGOZA, and her favorite recipe for ONE-POT PARMESAN CHICKEN ZITI WITH ARTICHOKES AND SPINACH!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Tracy March

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Following_RecipeSMALLER Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with TRACY MARCH!

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, TRACY MARCH, and her favorite recipe for CORNBREAD CASSEROLE!

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A SHOT OF RED by TRACY MARCH

Book Blurb

After fleeing DC following a one-night stand that had her reeling, biotech company heiress Mia Moncure has thrived working with a humanitarian aid team administering vaccines in Haiti. When the United States is threatened with a flu epidemic, Mia’s grandmother demands her return to unveil a new flu vaccine for Moncure Therapeutics. She arrives to find that her ex-boyfriend, the company’s PR Director, has died in a suspicious accident in Switzerland that Mia soon suspects was murder.

Determined to reveal a killer, Mia heads to Switzerland, where she’s threatened as she discovers a plan to infiltrate the vaccine for nefarious purposes. Desperate for backup, she turns to sexy Gio Lorenzo, Communications Director for her mother, a high-ranking senator—and Mia’s one-night stand. While negotiating their rocky relationship, they race to uncover a deadly scheme that could ruin her family’s reputation. But millions of people are being vaccinated, and there’s more than her family’s legacy at stake. Mia and Gio struggle to discover the truth about the scheme and their feelings for each other, but it just might be too late.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Cate Beauman

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Following_RecipeSMALLER Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with CATE BEAUMAN!

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, CATE BEAUMAN, and her favorite recipe for HAMBURGER CASSEROLE!

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JUSTICE FOR ABBY by CATE BEAUMAN

Cate Beauman is back with the sixth installment in her bestselling romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A. County. 

Justice For Abby is on sale now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, & iTunes!

To learn more, visit Cate at www.catebeauman.com

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Book Blurb

NOWHERE TO HIDE….

Fashion designer Abigail Harris has been rescued, but her nightmare is far from over. Determined to put her harrowing ordeal behind her and move on, she struggles to pick up the pieces of her life while eluding the men who want her dead.

The Mid-Atlantic Sex Ring is in ruins after Abby’s interviews with the police.  The organization is eager to exact their revenge before her testimony dismantles the multi-million dollar operation for good.

Abby’s safety rests in the hands of former US Marshal, Jerrod Quinn.  Serious-minded and obsessed with protocol, Ethan Cooke Security’s newest agent finds himself dealing with more than he bargains for when he agrees to take on his beautiful, free-spirited client.

As the trial date nears, Abby’s case takes a dangerous turn.  Abby and Jerrod soon discover themselves in a situation neither of them expect while Jerrod fights to stop the ring from silencing Abby once and for all.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Pepper Pot Stew

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Following_RecipeSMALLER   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 PEPPER POT STEW!

 I love a peppery beef stew. This one isn’t made in a crock pot but it’s still tender and delicious!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 135 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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PEPPER POT STEW
[Serves 6-8]

2 lb. lean stewing beef
1 cup sliced carrots
¼ cup flour
1 onion, chopped
2 T. oil
1 lg. potato, diced
3 cups beef stock
½ tsp. black pepper
1 ½ tsp. salt
2 T. parsley, chopped
mushrooms

Cut beef into 1” cubes.  Cover with flour and brown in hot oil. Add salt and stock and cook, covered about 2 hours until meat is tender.  Add vegetables, pepper, and parsley and cook until vegetables are tender.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Jennifer Zane

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Following_RecipeSMALLER     Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with JENNIFER ZANE!!

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, JENNIFER ZANE, and her favorite recipe for NO CLEAN-UP CARAMEL! 

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LIAR, LIAR, HEARTS ON FIRE by JENNIFER ZANE

Book Blurb

Violet Miller is a teacher savoring her summer break until she’s been called in as emergency reinforcements—of the dating kind. She volunteers to help an old flame by pretending to be his girlfriend. In Alaska. At a family reunion. Since the guy is a handsome, lumberjack-sized doctor she’s never quite forgotten, faking a relationship won’t be hard work.

Mike Ostranski is a desperate man on vacation. His mother wants grandchildren and sees a crazy Alaskan woman as a candidate for daughter-in-law. Mike needs Violet by his side to deflect the lady’s advances.

A week in Alaska as boyfriend and girlfriend should be easy for them. They grew up together, even had a brief fling. What could go wrong?

Everything.

 Watch for this Romantic Comedy by Jennifer Zane ~ January 16, 2014!!!!

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読書     About the author, Jennifer Zane….

Jennifer Zane has lived all over the country–from Georgia to Maryland, New York to Colorado, including an exciting five years in Montana. Her time in Big Sky country was the basis for this book. When she’s not writing, she savors the insanity of raising two boys, is figuring out how many meals she can make with a pressure cooker, and teaches a pretty mean karate class. She currently lives with her family in Colorado.

I love to hear from readers!

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Email: jennifer@jenniferzane.com

Join my mailing list on my web site (http://www.jenniferzane.com) and keep current with the latest book updates, events, book signings as well as special giveaways!

Gnome On The Range won two RomCon Readers’ Crown awards- Best First Book and Best Contemporary!

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

Liar, Liar, Hearts On Fire Goodreads page with pre-release reviews:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18803814-liar-liar-hearts-on-fire?ac=1

Contact Jennifer Zane:

Website:  jennifer@jenniferzane.com

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

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 121 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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NO CLEAN-UP CARAMEL

Ingredients:

At least 1 can of sweetened condensed milk–(as many as you want to fit in your crockpot)
Water

Directions:

Place unopened can(s) of sweetened condensed milk in your crock-pot and cover COMPLETELY with water. Set to low and leave for 8-9 hours. You can flip the cans halfway through, but not required.

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 **SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  Jennifer will give away an advanced e-reader copy of LIAR, LIAR, HEARTS ON FIRE to one of her lucky readers who comments on her Karen’s Killer Fixin’s blog!!  Don’t miss this chance to read this funny novel!!  Thanks, Jennifer, for sharing your upcoming release with us!

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Slow Cooker Asian Chicken

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Following_RecipeSMALLER 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 SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN!

Craving Asian flavor? Have no time to cook. Try this crockpot version! Throw it all together and leave it all day. Come home to deliciousness!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 112 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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SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN
[Serves 4]

½ cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 T. grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
3 cloves garlic, crushed with press
1 bunch green onions, cut in 2-inch pieces  (white and green parts separated
3 lbs. skinless chicken thighs
1 bag (16 oz.) fresh vegetables for stir fry

In 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine sherry, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, five-spice powder, garlic, and white parts of green onions.  (Coarsely chop remaining green parts; wrap and refrigerate until serving time.)  Add chicken thighs and coat with sherry mixture.  Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.  Just before serving, place vegetables in microwave-safe medium bowl and cook in microwave as label directs.  Transfer chicken to platter. Stir vegetables into slow cooker.  Spoon vegetable mixture around chicken.  Sprinkle with green onions.

NOTE: For those who prefer white meat, use breasts.   “Bone in” will stay moister but you can use whole boneless, too.)

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Meat & Potato Pie

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Following_RecipeSMALLER 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 MEAT & POTATO PIE!

With the cooling weather, I’m beginning to think again of fall and winter foods to prepare for the family.  This is a less-expensive version of a flavorful favorite, Beef Pot Pie! It’s one of those meals you can prepare with ingredients usually found in your kitchen.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 111 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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MEAT & POTATO PIE
[Serves 4]

1 ½ lbs. ground beef
¾ cup milk
2 slices soft white bread
¼ cup chopped onion
1 egg
1 T. Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. dry mustard
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. sage

Mashed Potatoes
Shredded or sliced cheddar cheese

Mix all the above and place in pie dish.  Bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Drain most of grease, leave a little.  Cover fully with mashed potatoes.  Top with cheddar cheese.  Put in oven and melt cheese.

NOTE: I LOVE garlic so I usually add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to my meat pies.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Green Bean Casserole

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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 GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE!!

With fresh green beans coming into season, this is a great way to serve them!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 104 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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GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

1½ T. butter
3 T. flour
1½ cups milk
3-4 tsp. dry ranch-style salad dressing mix
¼ to ½ tsp. white pepper
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1¼ lb. Fresh green beans, cooked until crisp-tender
1 cup fresh bread crumbs, toasted

To make white sauce, melt butter in small saucepan over low heat.  Stir in flour; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.  Using wire whisk, stir in milk; bring to boil.  Cook, whisking constantly, 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir in dressing mix and white pepper; set aside.

Preheat oven to 350*. Spray medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.  Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender.  Remove half of onion mixture; set aside.

Add mushrooms to onion mixture remaining in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.  Combine mushroom mixture, green beans and white sauce in 1-1/2 qt. casserole.   Combine bread crumbs with reserved onion mixture; sprinkle over casserole.  Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 20-30 minutes.

NOTE: To turn this into a healthy one-pot supper, you can toss in chunks of chicken.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Slow Cooker Asian Chicken

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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 SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN!!

Your slow cooker, or crockpot, is a wonderful way to prepare a hot meal for your family without heating up the kitchen. Throw it together and forget it!  Slow cooking makes chicken tender and juicy. Add in Asian flavors and it’s simply scrumptious!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 103 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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SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN
[Serves 6]

½ cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 T. grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
3 cloves garlic, crushed with press
1 bunch green onions, cut in 2-inch pieces, (white & green parts separated)
3 lbs. skinless chicken thighs
1 bag (16 oz.) fresh vegetables for stir fry

In 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine sherry, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, five-spice powder, garlic, and white parts of green onions.  (Coarsely chop remaining green parts; wrap and refrigerate until serving time.)  Add chicken thighs and coat with sherry mixture.  Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.  Just before serving, place vegetables in microwave-safe medium bowl and cook in microwave as label directs.  Transfer chicken to platter. Stir vegetables into slow cooker.  Spoon vegetable mixture around chicken.  Sprinkle with green onions.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

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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 SLOW COOKER COQ AU VIN!!

This is one of my favorite chicken dishes, even if I don’t allow myself to make it often.  Since I’m a big bacon fan, I usually use more than the required amount but that’s just me. It’s just too easy to pig out!  Pun intended.  🙂

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 93 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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SLOW COOKER COQ AU VIN
[Serves 4]

3 slices bacon, cut in ¾ inch pieces
1 pkg. (10 oz.) mushrooms, cut in half
2 cups frozen pearl onions
1 chicken, 3½-4 lb. cut up and skinned
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
2 T. tomato paste
1 bay leaf
¾ cup chicken broth
Salt & Pepper

In non-stick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until brown.  Drain bacon on paper towel.  Meanwhile, in 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine mushrooms and frozen pearl onions; set aside.  Sprinkle chicken pieces with ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.  In skillet with bacon fat, cook chicken (in 2 batches if necessary) over med-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker.  Discard drippings from skillet.  Reduce heat to medium; add onion and carrot and cook 2 minutes or until onion softens, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.  Add wine, tomato paste, and bay leaf; heat to boiling stirring to dissolve tomato paste.  Pour wine mixture and broth over chicken pieces.  Cover slow cooker and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.  To serve, discard bay leaf.  Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.