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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s BONUS **Author Special** with ZARINA AND THE DJINN: A Rumpelstiltskin Story and Adult Fairytale Romance (Once Upon a Spell Book 5) by Vivienne Savage #recipe ~ Snickerdoodle Hummus

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**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with Vivienne Savage!

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,VIVIENNE SAVAGE, and her favorite recipe for SNICKERDOODLE HUMMUS!  Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s BONUS **Author Special** with ZARINA AND THE DJINN: A Rumpelstiltskin Story and Adult Fairytale Romance (Once Upon a Spell Book 5) by Vivienne Savage #recipe ~ Snickerdoodle Hummus →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Spinach Dip for Veggies/Crackers

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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 SPINACH DIP for VEGGIES/CRACKERS!

This is a great recipe for those summer parties and BBQs, although I’ve been known to make this for our neighborhood Christmas parties as well. It’s healthy (if you serve with veggies instead of crackers), easy to make, and delicious. I’ve even used leftover dip to stuff chicken breasts before wrapping the breasts with bacon and baking.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 323 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 Dip for Veggies/Crackers →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with ENGAGING THE DRAGON Author Kenna McKinnon #recipe ~ Frozen Nippy Cheese Salad

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CookingKaren’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with KENNA McKINNON!

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, KENNA McKINNON and her favorite recipe for FROZEN NIPPY CHEESE SALAD! Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with ENGAGING THE DRAGON Author Kenna McKinnon #recipe ~ Frozen Nippy Cheese Salad →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special ** with BORN TO BE WILD (The Lake Series Book One) Author Chicki Brown #recipe ~ Buffalo Chicken Dip

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CookingKaren’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with CHICKI BROWN!

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, CHICKI BROWN and her favorite recipe for BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP! Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special ** with BORN TO BE WILD (The Lake Series Book One) Author Chicki Brown #recipe ~ Buffalo Chicken Dip →

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Karen’s Killer Book Bench **Author Special** with Michel Prince (First And Ten Book 1) #recipe ~ Killer Chip Dip

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**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with MICHEL PRINCE!

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, MICHEL PRINCE, and her favorite recipe: KILLER CHIP DIP! Continue reading Karen’s Killer Book Bench **Author Special** with Michel Prince (First And Ten Book 1) #recipe ~ Killer Chip Dip →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Barbecue Meatballs from Karen’s Kitchen

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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 BARBECUE MEATBALLS!

This recipe came from my mother. I remember smelling these savory little balls of heaven all day, every time there was a party or barbecue. The waiting was hard, I tell you! 🙂 It’s the perfect BYO food and so easy to make.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 258 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: Barbecue Meatballs from Karen’s Kitchen →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Meg Benjamin

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CookingKaren’s Killer Fixin’s
**AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with MEG BENJAMIN!

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, MEG BENJAMIN, and her favorite recipe for PEG BRACKEN’S OYSTER OLIVE DIP.

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Meg Benjamin →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Lynn Cahoon

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CookingKaren’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL**
with LYNN CAHOON!

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, Lynn Cahoon, and her favorite recipe for LYNN’S FRESH & SPICY SALSA!

Continue reading Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special** with Lynn Cahoon →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Homemade Pesto

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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 HOMEMADE PESTO!!

Pesto can be made a lot of different ways and everyone has their favorite. This one is easy to make and flavorful.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 87 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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HOMEMADE PESTO

4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh basil
1 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup walnuts
1 cup asiago, romano or parmesan cheese (fresh grated preferable)
1 tsp. salt & pepper
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 tsp. of lemon juice (optional)

Mix everything but the oil in a food processor.  Continue blending, slowly adding the oil.   Add ¼ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp. of lemon juice for flavor if you really want (It’s not for everyone).

Chill overnight, serve on chicken or pasta. Recommend using fresh spinach or tomato/basil noodles but that’s optional.  Even fabulous as a dip with toasted bread!

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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.