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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 →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Potato-Crusted Chicken & Pine Nut Vinaigrette

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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 POTATO-CRUSTED CHICKEN with PINE NUT VINAIGRETTE!

This is a fun twist on pan fried chicken. The pine nuts are a delicious twist. For a double bonus, try the vinaigrette for salads, too.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 188 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: Potato-Crusted Chicken & Pine Nut Vinaigrette →

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding

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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 BANANA BOURBON BREAD PUDDING!

If you’re looking for an unusual, decadent dessert to spring on your significant other for that special Valentine’s Day dinner, look no further. This recipe is perfect for those who love bread pudding…with a twist. Blend together all of the elements for a romantic treat.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 186 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: Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding →

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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!

I love garlic…LOTS of garlic. I put it in everything I can. Needless to say, this recipe is a favorite. It’s also delicious and satisfying.

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 182 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: Berta’s Coffee 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 BERTA’S COFFEE CAKE!

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

P.S. We’re at 180 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: Berta’s Coffee Cake →