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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Spinach Quiche w/Shredded Potato Crust

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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 SPINACH QUICHE W/SHREDDED POTATO CRUST!

I have to admit that I haven’t made this one recently, probably because the kids have left the nest so I don’t cook as much as I used to, I forget I have the recipe, and it’s much easier to buy a pre-made crust when I’m in the mood for quiche. But, this is worth the trouble for the occasional special treat.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Empanadas

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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 EMPANADAS!

Empanadas are a little bit of work for a lot of fun and flavor. But so worth it! Who doesn’t like little meat or fruit pies? I think they can be just as good eaten cold for lunch, depending on the ingredients you use. I personally don’t like cold beans but a meat, onion and red pepper empanada is a nice alternative to a sandwich.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Corn Casserole

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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 CORN CASSEROLE!

I grew up with this staple at barbecues and BASD (bring a side dish) social events. It’s easy to fix and satisfying. This is one of the few ways I actually enjoy corn bread because it’s moist. Instead of bringing the standard green beans or baked beans to your next party, try this corn casserole instead.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Oatmeal Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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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 OATMEAL CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES!

Oatmeal? Semisweet chocolate? There is no way this cookie doesn’t top the charts on deliciousness! They’re really not difficult to make and add that “something extra” to wow the neighborhood block party or show your family how much you love them.

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

Karen

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Ham & Cheese Calzone

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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 HAM & CHEESE CALZONE!

I love calzones. They’re such a great twist on pizza. But, they take so much work to prepare…or so it seems. This is a great deli-style calzone, and relatively easy to prepare. You can adjust this recipe to fashion the more traditional pizza calzone with meats and pizza sauce, if you prefer.

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

Karen

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HAM & CHEESE CALZONE
[Serves 8]

2 T. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 cup broccoli florets
1 (8 oz.) sliced smoked deli ham
½ small onion
8 oz. cheese, grated, divided
1 T. vegetable oil, divided
2 pkg. (13.8 oz each) refrigerator pizza crust
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine mayonnaise and mustard in bowl; mix well. Cut broccoli into small florets; dice ham and chop onion. Grate cheese. Combine broccoli, ham, onion and half of cheese in bowl.

Lightly brush cookie sheet with 1 tsp. oil. Unroll one package of dough gently stretching and pressing dough to cover bottom. Sprinkle with remaining cheese to within one inch of edges; spoon ham mixture over cheese. Starting on one end, unroll remaining dough directly over filling, matching edges of dough and shaping to fit as dough is unrolled. Trim ½ inch off sides of dough. Press edges to seal. Brush remaining oil over dough. With knife, make 12 slits, in three rows of four each, into top crust.

Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, grate Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over calzone. Return calzone to oven; bake 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown. Slice and serve.

 

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: German Chocolate Truffles

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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 GERMAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES!

Who loves chocolate truffles as much as I do? These might not be the typical candies you’d find in a candy store, but they’re easy to make and still delicious. Oh, man! My mouth is watering just posting this blog! 🙂

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

Karen

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
[Makes 6 dozen]

2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (4-oz.) pkg. Sweet cooking chocolate
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 T. vanilla extract

Unsweetened cocoa, powdered sugar, finely chopped nuts, flaked coconut, or chocolate sprinkles

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips and cooking chocolate with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Chill two hours or until firm.

Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in any of the above coatings. Chill one hour, or until firm. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

 

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Layered Éclair

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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 LAYERED ÉCLAIR!

Who’s ready for something decadent and yummy? Me! Me! This is such a treat and so easily made. Change up the flavored puddings for variations on this fun dessert.

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

Karen

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LAYERED ÉCLAIR
[Serves 8]

1 cup milk
1 small box French vanilla instant pudding
1 carton (8 oz.) whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, defrosted if frozen
½ box graham crackers
1 cup milk chocolate frosting, room temp

Mix milk and pudding in medium bowl.  Stir in whipped topping and set mixture aside.  Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in bottom of 8-inch square glass baking dish.  Spread about 1 cup of pudding mixture over crackers.  Top with another layer of crackers and another layer of pudding mixture.  Continued layering until all pudding mixture is used.  Top with a final layer of crackers.  Spread chocolate frosting over top layer of crackers, spreading all the way to edges.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours, before serving.

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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

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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: Oriental Steak

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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 ORIENTAL STEAK!

With the holidays behind us, I know I’m ready for a hearty beef dish. This steak is savory and comforting in cold weather.

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

Karen

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ORIENTAL STEAK
[Serves 8]

2 lb. round steak, cut in strips
4 T. butter
2 cans cream of mushroom/or celery soup
½ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups green peppers
3 cups instant rice
2 T. slivered almonds
18 whole almonds
6 sprigs parsley

Brown steak in butter quickly.  Add water, soup, garlic salt, pepper and soy sauce.  Bring to boil and simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes.  Add celery, chopped onion, green pepper and cook about 5-10 minutes.  Prepare rice and arrange on serving dish.  Pour steak mixture over rice and garnish with almonds and parsley.  Put slivered almonds over the steak mixture and arrange the whole almonds a few inches apart on the outside ring of rice.  Arrange parsley on dish outside the ring of rice.  Cooking time-1 hour.

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Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Turtle Cheesecake Bars

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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 TURTLE CHEESECAKE BARS!

Christmas may be behind us but there are still reasons to celebrate the holidays with New Year’s parties to enjoy. This recipe is great for parties, easy to pull together, and yummy! Who can resist the unique flavor of Turtles and cheesecake?  It’s up to you whether you call it a cookie, a bar, or a pie!

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

Karen

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TURTLE CHEESECAKE BARS

[Makes 1 dozen bars]

1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup pecan pieces
1 frozen regular piecrust
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
¼ cup sugar

In small bowl, combine caramel topping, chocolate chips and pecans.  Spread in bottom of frozen crust.  In small bowl, beat together cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth.  Gently spread over caramel mixture.  Bake in preheated 400 degree oven on preheated baking sheet 25-30 minutes.  Cool completely.