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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s #recipe ~ Double-Decker Fudge

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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 DOUBLE-DECKER FUDGE!

When I think of Christmas recipes that get pulled out every year to share with my friends and family, candy tops the list. I have a LOT of wonderful candy recipes so let me share one of my favorite fudge recipes. This fudge doubles the fun!

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Mini-Crabcakes

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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 MINI-CRABCAKES!

One of the things I love about the holidays are all of the special recipes family and friends pull out for those holiday meals and parties. A lot of seafood goes on sale at this time of the year, too. I love seafood of all kinds, especially crabcakes. Today’s recipe is something you can make quickly for your guests, a taste of the sea and a nice complement to other party dishes.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Pecan Rolls

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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 PECAN ROLLS!

If you’re looking for a special treat that’s easy to make, you’ll love this recipe. It’s also delicious!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 284 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: Pecan Rolls →

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Crockpot Pot Roast Italiano

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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 CROCKPOT POT ROAST ITALIANO!

I love the fall because I can pull out some of my recipes I only seem to make in cooler weather. If I can toss it into a crockpot and leave it? Even better! Everyone has their favorite pot roast dinner. But, if you want to try a new variation, you might like to try this “Italiano” version. It goes great with mashed potatoes or noodles.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Minutemen Macaroons

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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 MINUTEMEN MACAROONS!

I’ve always loved Mounds (and Almond Joy) candy bars so it’s only fitting I also have a wonderful coconut cookie recipe. Making these cookies is a breeze and the end result is scrumptious! Add chocolate and/or almonds and you can recreate the candy bar flavors. A three-in-one cookie recipe!

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Cauliflower Au Gratin

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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 CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN!

Cauliflower is so good alone. Pouring cheese over it is even better. But, au gratin?! This is so tasty, you could make an entire meal out of it. I know I have!

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

Karen

P.S. We’re at 271 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: Cauliflower Au Gratin →

Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Molasses Popcorn Balls

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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 MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS!

I love popcorn balls, especially if they’re made with the deep flavor of molasses. These are a special treat you can enjoy anytime. No need to wait until Halloween. Give those youngsters going on summer break something fun to eat. With supervision, they might even form the balls for you!

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

Karen

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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

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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

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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

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