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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: S’mores Treats

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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 S’MORES TREATS!

If you love Rice Krispie treats and s’mores, just think how good it will be to combine those flavors together! I love this recipe because it gives you the best of both worlds and it’s so easy to  make. Chewy, flavorful treats at your fingertips.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 257 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: S’mores Treats →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Pat’s Beef Brisket

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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 PAT’S BEEF BRISKET!

I usually make brisket in the crock pot with cabbage–the typical St. Patrick’s Day fare–however, one of my friends shared her version of the recipe that was melt-in-your-mouth scrumptious for one of her dinner parties. I was so impressed, I begged for Pat’s recipe. Considering that many of you may have bought more than one brisket for the recent holiday, I thought you might like to try this version.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 251 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: Pat’s Beef Brisket →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Pepper Sirloin Steak

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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 PEPPER SIRLOIN STEAK!

I don’t know about you but I’m ready to pull out my grill. Yeah, I know spring is still around the corner. It’s only March. But, living in Colorado, we’re already seeing some relatively nice BBQ days and my mouth is beginning to water for grilled steak. This recipe is a wonderful, savory version.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 249 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: Pepper Sirloin Steak →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Garlicky Chicken Soup

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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 GARLICKY CHICKEN SOUP!

Winter barely seems to have arrived and the flu and cold season has already taken over many households. I love soup in winter. It’s warm and satisfying. I decided to share this one soup recipe because it’s perfect for what ails many of us. Garlic is a known treatment for colds, as is chicken soup. This is a great soup for both purposes, and delicious even if you aren’t fighting off a cold or flu. Enjoy!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 239 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: Garlicky Chicken Soup →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Freezing Fresh Pumpkin & Pumpkin Pie

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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 FREEZING FRESH PUMPKIN and PUMPKIN PIE!

My family loves pumpkin pie, especially if it’s made from fresh pumpkin. No cans in our cupboards! Since we’re on the heels of pumpkin season and ready to get into Thanksgiving pies, I’m sharing two of my favorite recipes so you can enjoy fresh pumpkin pie, too.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 234 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: Freezing Fresh Pumpkin & Pumpkin Pie →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: 30-Minute Glazed Pork Chops

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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 30-MINUTE GLAZED PORK CHOPS!

I love pork chops and I love easy recipes. This is a great meal if you’ve worked hard all day and want to get dinner on the table quickly with a minimum of fuss. Your family is going to love the flavor!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 216 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: 30-Minute Glazed Pork Chops →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Homemade Sloppy Joes

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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 SLOPPY JOES!

I know there are packaged spices that can help you to make Sloppy Joes, but it’s handy to have the homemade version available. It’s a tasty alternative to package, I know exactly what is in it, and I usually have the ingredients in my kitchen…and I don’t have to make a special trip to the store. Bonus!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 211 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: Homemade Sloppy Joes →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Shepherd’s Pie from Leftover Beef & Mashed Potatoes

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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 SHEPHERD’S PIE from LEFTOVER BEEF & MASHED POTATOES!

Sometimes we simply have too many leftovers after a big roast beef dinner. This recipe for Shepherd’s Pie is a scrumptious way to clear out the fridge and provide a different taste sensation for your family. I don’t often prepare anything from box but it’s great to have some biscuit mix in the cupboard for those last minute throw together meals. But feel free to mix up a batch of your favorite biscuits to use instead. Just adjust the recipe ingredients accordingly. This recipe can also be used for chicken and pork leftovers which makes it really versatile.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 210 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: Shepherd’s Pie from Leftover Beef & Mashed Potatoes →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Chocolate Banana Cake

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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 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

P.S. We’re at 207 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: Chocolate Banana Cake →