Cold nights call for a comforting warm dish that’s super easy to make. A chicken pot pie and a prepared salad makes a great meal whenever you're called upon to bring a meal to someone in need. They’ll ask, so make sure to include a copy of the recipe.

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Down Home Chicken Pot Pie

makes 2 pies (cook one now and freeze one for later). Each pie serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 packages pie crust (found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store)
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of celery soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 29oz can of veg-all homestyle large cut vegetables OR cut up your favorite veggies. Approx. 3 1/2 cups. try carrots, potato, asparagus and green beans

Directions:

1. season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper or McCormick montreal chicken seasoning and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until no longer pink. cut into bite-sized chunks.
2. mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
3. in a deep dish pie pan, press crust down and fill with half the chicken/veggie mixture. Top with another pie crust, crimping edges together. Pierce the top of the crust with a fork in several places.
4. Repeat for 2nd pie.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. 
6. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Note: If you only want to cook one pie, either half the recipe or freeze the second chicken pot pie after assembling to cook at a later date.

BORN IN SHADOW This short novella is a prequel to the series. It tells the legend of how the Shadow Walkers came to be.

TWO BROTHERS BORN TO A GODDESS…

Thorne and Dayne. Brothers. Sons of the goddess Terya. Rivals who will become bitter enemies because of a woman.

FORGOTTEN BY TIME…

Luna is the fairest maiden in Arcadium. As Thorne falls hopelessly in love with her, events are set into motion that will change their lives and the lives of everyone around them, sending Arcadium to its destruction.

RISE TO CREATE THE SHADOW WALKERS…

Punished for their crimes, Thorne and Dayne are imprisoned for a thousand years, forgotten by time. Until one day, a handmaiden to the fates frees them both. For she has foreseen what will happen if she releases the gods from their prison in the nether realm.

If you enjoy persnickety gods, supernatural creatures and ghosts with the ability to manifest physical bodies, then BORN IN SHADOW is for you.

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This is a family favorite we like to call, “Accident Chicken over White Rice”

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5 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

Lawyer’s Season Salt

Pink Himalayan Salt

Black Pepper

Onion Powder

Maple Syrup

Uncle Bens White Rice Boil in a bag

Foil

Baking Pan *glass pan if possible*

Pot

Pre-heat your Oven to 350 degrees

*This recipe will work better if baked in a clear glass dish.*

Chicken Prep

Line your glass pan with foil, (this is so the syrup doesn’t stick to your pan). Arrange the chicken in the pan and lightly season chicken with, pepper, season salt, pink salt, and onion powder on both sides of the chicken breast. Once that is complete get your maple syrup and drizzle it across each chicken breast. I like to do this in a zig zag motion. You don’t want to completely cover your chicken in syrup. This will cause all the season to roll right off.

Cover you chicken with foil and then place in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. If you have an electric stove I would take it down to 325 and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Wait about 20 minutes before you start the rice. This way the rice will still be nice and fresh when you pull it out of the bag. Boil your water in a pot. Small, medium, or large. Depending on the amount of people you are serving. I serve 5 people so I use two bags of rice. Once the water is starts to boil place the bag of rice in the water and let it boil for the allotted time on the box. 7-10 minutes.

Your chicken and rice should be done within minutes of each other.

Place rice on a plate and one chicken breast over the plate of rice. I usually serve this with a side of veggies and crescent rolls.

*There is no need to butter, salt, or sugar your rice. The maple syrup from the chicken will give the rice the extra flavor it needs. No doctoring required*

Old earth has been deemed unsuitable for life, New Earth is home. With the Uni-Wars over, races have joined together in order to sustain their way of life. All life was considered worth saving, but only one race failed to submit. Humans.

Now extinct, humans are a thing of the past. The people of New Earth won’t acknowledge their hand in their eradication, but they have benefited from it. Dr. Vaggo Blackmore has found the answer, he’s restored his races way of life- sustenance through farming. The one thing that will give them back their long lives….. Blood, human blood.

Biologically engineered in a lab, Genesis Blackmore has always been different. Her father has told her it’s due to her enhancements, the Federated Council sees her as a genetic mutation; and her fellow peers see her as the shiny new toy. Gen has had better days.

Everyone on New Earth has milky white skin, platinum blonde hair, and electric blue eyes. It’s the norm. Genesis’ glossy, black hair, ice blue eyes ringed by gold, would have almost made her socially acceptable- if it wasn’t for her golden skin and blue, gold veins. In a sea of milky white she alone is the dark anomaly.

All Pars get their life’s nourishment through blood plasma. All Pars find their match through the tasting. Gen can do neither, forbidden by her father to do so. She can neither taste, nor be tasted. Something that’s never bothered her until now.

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My family likes this recipe so much that I make it all year long. When I don't have leftover turkey, I simply substitute shredded chicken breasts. I frequently double the recipe and freeze one for later.

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Turkey/Chicken Tetrazzini with a New Mexican Twist

Ingredients

8 oz whole wheat fusilli/spiral pasta (or whatever pasta you have in the pantry)

2 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken

3 tablespoons butter

1 onion chopped

2 cups shredded Cheddar/Jack cheese

2 cups half and half

2 oz jar diced pimentos, drained, or ¼ cup chopped roasted red bell peppers

4 oz can chopped green chile, drained (I use mild, but if you'd like something spicy, try medium or hot.)

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1-2 cups fried onions (Although, I've made it without these when I don't have them.)

Preheat oven to 350F.

Cook pasta according to instructions. Drain and spread in 9x13 pan. Mix in shredded turkey or chicken.

Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add cheese, half and half, and pimentos or roasted red bell peppers, green chile, salt and pepper. Stir until thoroughly heated. Pour into pan with pasta and turkey/chicken.

Sprinkle fried onions on top. (If freezing, put the fried onions in a Ziploc and freeze with casserole. After thawing the Tetrazzini, sprinkle the fried onions on top.)

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Hailey Anderson's deep, dark secret? She's been madly in lust with her overprotective brother's two best friends for years. Gorgeous woodworking artist Mark Allen and sexy doctor Tony Adamo have no idea they star in her fantasies every night.

After a nasty breakup with her abusive boyfriend, Hailey's looking for a little distance. Headed for a two-week Hawaiian vacation with her brother and his hot friends, Hailey can't wait to feast her eyes on Mark's and Tony's rock-hard, ocean-slick bodies. Even if she can't touch.

But instead of treating her like their little sister, Mark and Tony have a surprising proposition: a monogamous ménage à trois. The three of them—and no one else. Both men want Hailey and have agreed to share her. The red-hot reality is even better than the forbidden fantasy. Until Hailey's ex threatens their newfound happiness…

A neighbor from our very first house, years ago, gave me this recipe, but I can’t for the life of me remember her name. It’s become a go-to recipe because it’s quick to put together, it tastes great, and it never fails--and it’s fast to cook.

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Dijon Mustard & Melted Butter (I use a bit more dijon than butter...)

Parmesan cheese (the shake type)

Seasoned breadcrumbs (I like Panko, because of the crunch)

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Spray bottom of casserole or cake pan with Pam. Dip tops of chicken in dijon/butter mix, then into cheese and breadcrumbs. Place bare side down in pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

 

Haunted by a tragic accident 20 years ago, John Everest knows he doesn't deserve a family of his own, so he spends his days building the most successful fitness franchise in Seattle...and his nights alone. But that all changes when Samantha Rossi storms back into his life.

Happily single, Samantha feels there are only two types of men in this world: those who are good for nothing and those who are good for one thing. Now she needs that one thing desperately, because she wants a baby. John, a man from her past, is the perfect donor. He doesn't want children. He doesn't want a wife. He just wants her body. She can deal with that.

John agrees to Samantha's no-strings-attached proposal, never expecting to fall for the fiery beauty he'd wronged so many years ago. It'll take more than a shameless proposal to overcome their tragic past, but with a little luck and forgiveness, anything is possible

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How’s this for an idyllic summertime romance? My husband likes to grow vegetables, and I love eating them. This is one of my favorite dishes, partly because I can use the fresh tomatoes and garlic from our (his) garden. I can’t claim credit for the recipe, but I can for the tweaks! Another plus is that it’s ready in thirty minutes.

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California Chicken Spaghetti

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked angel hair pasta

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips)

2 tablespoons chopped, fresh garlic

3-4 tablespoons Creole seasoning (original recipe calls for 2 tablespoons Cajun-style blackened seasoning and 2 tablespoons basil)

sat and pepper to taste

3 or 4 fresh tomatoes with skin removed (original recipe calls for 10 diced roma tomatoes)

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5-8 minutes or until al dente. Drain.

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Coat chicken pieces in Creole seasoning. Add fresh garlic and chicken pieces to skillet until browned on the outside.

Mix in the tomatoes. (I remove tomato skin by dipping briefly in boiling water, than peeling). Cook until tomatoes are semi soft and chicken is cooked through.

Toss with pasta and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Delicious!

Dead Ringers 1: Illusion

An Original Publication. This is a 25,000-word novelette for the ebook market that is the first volume of a nine-volume New Adult serial with mystery, romance and missing memories.

Do you know who your friends are?

Jade Greene remembers nothing from the time she went missing except a blinding headache and an evil clown with a syringe. Not exactly the stuff to convince others of your sanity.

Nobody at the summer carnival believes Jade was even in danger except her secretive co-worker Max Harper. Max offers to help Jade solve the mystery, but he’s sidetracked by the case of a Black Widow.

When Jade and Max stumble across a body on the beach, only two things are certain. People in town aren’t who they seem. And things for Jade are about to get much, much worse.

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BBQ season is upon us, and to me, there’s nothing better than throwing some marinated chicken on the grill. The recipe that follows can also be cooked in the oven (under the broiler) and served on tortillas, but there are so many different variations, it’s amazing!

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Southwestern Marinated Chicken
½ cup lime juice 6 tablespoons soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
2 tbsp dark brown sugar (or 1 tbsp molasses)
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (fresh makes ALL the difference in this!)
2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp chopped/minced fresh garlic
1 tbsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• Combine first eight ingredients, whisk to blend. Pop chicken in and push down until chicken is covered. Marinate at least 6-8 hours. 
• Either grill outside OR on broil on foil-covered baking sheet in oven 
• Take remaining marinade and cook down, using a mixture of corn starch and water to thicken (or your thickening agent of choice). 
• Multiple ways to serve: 
• By itself 
• On tortillas, with toppings of choice (I use avocado, sour cream, pepper jack cheese, shredded lettuce and the marinade reduction) 
• On a bed of lettuce, with ingredients of choice, using marinade reduction as dressing 
• On a Kaiser roll, with pepper jack cheese, mayo & toppings of choice.

Charly Davis has clawed her way to the job she’s wanted all her life, arson investigator, despite the rumors and innuendo surrounding her somewhat adventurous sexual preferences. When the man she suspects of spreading the rumors, the one man who claimed her heart, returns, can she forgive him and solve the biggest case of her career?

Nate Andrews has never forgotten Charly, and after eight years in the Air Force, he’s ready to claim the love he fled from all those years ago. He was a scared boy then, but now he’s determined to win back the one woman whose passion equaled his own--Charly.

However, the arsonist plaguing Ludington has other ideas and may very well hold the two lovers’ lives in the palm of a single, scorched hand.

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In Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy, eight woman participate in a marital rodeo with the cowboy as the unwilling first prize.  The "rodeo" involves showing off cooking skills, so I had the heroine and her nemesis cook the one impressive recipe in my repertoire:  Chicken Picatta.  (And there are no strong onions in it, regardless of what the nemesis would have you believe.)

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Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 6- to 8-ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1/2 teaspoon and 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 1/2 teaspoons drained capers, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

What to Do:

• Put the chicken in a large storage bag and pound it down until it's less than half an inch thick.  I don't own a meat mallet, so I use a soup can.
• In a small bowl, toss in the parsley with 1.5 t oil, 1.5 t shallots, .5 t lemon juice, and 1.5 t capers. 

• Spray non-stick spray in a heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the chicken to skillet and sauté until just cooked through and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter and cover with foil to keep warm.

• Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining shallots and garlic to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 1 minute.

• Add wine and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and simmer 1 minute.

• Whisk in remaining 3 teaspoons capers, butter, and minced parsley. Stir any juices from chicken into sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle chicken with parsley-caper mixture.

SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMEONE NEW . . .

There's nothing florist Ainsley Fairfax won't do to help her sister get the love of her life-even if it means taking her place on a bachelorette weekend at a Wyoming ranch so Cecelia can sail off with the man of her dreams. Ainsley is determined to spend the time keeping her head down and her heart safely tucked away-until an encounter with the ranch's hunky owner gets her heart-and steamy desires-to bloom . . .

Riley Pommer doesn't want to be lassoed into any relationship. But with the family ranch in dire straits, Riley knows his sisters' crazy plan to turn the ranch into the setting for a dating competition-and using him as the bait-is the only thing standing between them and foreclosure. But the rules of the game change the instant Riley lays eyes on the spirited Ainsley. Now, as others try to stampede over their love, can Riley prove to Ainsley that true love is a prize worth fighting for?

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I'm a pretty busy lady (as I'm sure most of you are!), so I lurve my crock pot. Here's one of my fav recipes to make, and it's suuuuper easy, with only 4 ingredients. We call it Dump Chicken, but since that's not very sexy, feel free to give it your own foxy title. ;-)

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RECIPE: 1 packet of taco seasoning

1 to 1 1/2 pounds of cubed, thawed chicken breasts (or thighs, if you prefer)

1 jar of salsa

1 jar of apricot jam

Mix all together in a crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Voila--instant deliciousness!

TEN DAYS is a New Adult romance, based on the sci-fi short story “The Machine Stops” by E.M. Forster.

Nineteen-year-old Cally isn’t like the others. In her society, the Machine caters to every whim, ensuring people don’t have to leave their pods. But Cally and her best friend Marshal find themselves drawn to how things used to be, when people lived on the surface of the earth and relied upon manpower, not technology. When physical contact wasn’t uncivilized, and love was normal, acceptable, embraced. Cally tries to swallow down her increasing dissatisfaction with the “rules,” as well as her rapidly developing feelings for Marshal, a task getting harder each day.

Then, things start going downhill, fast. Food is spoiled. Air grows musty. The population panics about the dysfunction–is it sabotage? Anarchy? But Cally and Marshal discover the truth: The Machine, the answer to all their problems for longer than anyone can remember, is breaking down. Now, these two have to risk it all to save themselves and the people they care about…before their entire world destroys itself.

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This dish started out as a marinade for Asian Peanut Chicken Skewers. The skewers weren’t right for me, but I’m a huge fan of peanut butter so I put together this easier version that looks less elegant, but has been a hit around my house. If you love peanut butter too, be adventurous and give it a try!

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Peanut Butter Chicken
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut to small chunks
¾ c. chunky peanut butter
¾ c. Grey Poupon Deli mustard
3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
Optional: Jasmati Rice, cooked
Directions
Mix peanut butter, mustard, and soy sauce in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, then fold in chicken and refrigerate while you prep the rest of your meal. You can also make this ahead and leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours before you’re ready to cook, but I never plan that far ahead.
Spread the mixture in the bottom of a large non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat, turning gently every few minutes. It will look a little weird, but don’t worry it does get better. The idea is to let the peanut butter and mustard crisp but not to let it burn. Cook until chicken is done, about 20 minutes, depending on the size of your pieces.
Serving Suggestions:
I serve this over Jasmati rice. The nutty aromatic quality of the rice goes well with the peanut butter. I also serve with a vegetable and salad on the side.
Asian: You could also increase the soy sauce to 4 Tbsp., decrease the peanut butter to ½ c., use a honey mustard instead of the deli mustard, and serve with Chinese vegetables to take this recipe back to its Asian roots.

One night of giving in to temptation turns into disaster when feisty fraud investigator, Callie Roberts, discovers Taylor Powers' nice guy routine has distracted her from the truth. Taylor is a powerful New York attorney and he is way out of her league. Even worse, he’s in town to represent the man her dream client has hired her to investigate.
Winner of the 2012 Beacon Award for Excellence in Romance for short contemporary romance.

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I spent over ten years in the West Texas town of El Paso. During this time I fell in love with the foods and flavors of the southwest. Chiles and peppers and hot spices became an integral part of my cooking. This recipe is an adaptation of Cordon Bleu, with a Mexican twist. I hope you try it and love it as much as my family does.

Happy Cooking!!

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Heavenly Southwest Chicken

3 whole chicken breasts

4 cloves garlic

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

2 cups bread crumbs

6 slices turkey bacon

4oz. Cotija cheese

1 small can whole green chiles

6 toothpicks

Cut each chicken breast in half length-wise and tenderize the six pieces.

To the buttermilk add the four minced cloves of garlic and the cayenne pepper. (I like spicy so you can omit if you don’t like it hot.)

On the chicken layer one green chile slice, one slice bacon and a slice of cheese. Roll all these together in a tight roll and secure with the toothpick.

Dip the roll into the buttermilk mixture and then coat with bread crumbs.

Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins.

There's a reason Western romance novels never go out of fashion. The cowboy is an iconic figure embodying the dichotomy of the fiercely independent, earthy alpha male crossed with the male as a nurturer and protector. Cowboys take care of their women in every possible way. Wild and wayward women are gentled by the scent of horse and cow and the sight of sun-kissed skin, the feel of work-hardened thighs and arms, and the sound of a deep-voiced Texas drawl.

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My family and I have been working hard to mend our bad eating ways. It's a constant struggle and I am always on the look out for really easy and delicious recipes that also happen to be good for you. This chicken dish is by far one of our favorites and gets made often.

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Boneless, skinless, split chicken breasts
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup all natural coarse grain mustard
• 7 Tbsp of honey
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Pinch of Chipotle pepper
• 2 green bell peppers
• 2 red bell peppers
• Cooking spray
• Fresh chopped parsley

Directions

• Mix in a medium bowl the garlic, mustard, honey, thyme and chipotle pepper. Mix in chicken and stir well to get the chicken covered. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for several hours to marinate. I stir the chicken every so often when I go to the refrigerator for a drink or a snack.
• When you are ready to prepare dinner, line a baking sheet with foil, mist with cooking spray and preheat oven to 375. 
• lay out sliced peppers on the baking sheet, then place marinated chicken on top. Bake in the oven until meat is at an internal temperature of 165 degrees (I am crazy faithful to my meat thermometer)
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve

*Please note this was originally a clean eating recipe that my family has altered, especially in the preparation process. But it's so good and people are always asking for the recipe. If you aren't feeding a large hungry family you might want to cut this recipe in half.

Cowboys aren’t always what they seem…They’re often so much more.

Sheriff Dane Carter was only looking for a cold one when he stepped into Duke’s Bar & Grill after a long shift but ended up finding trouble instead. From the moment he laid eyes on Tyler he’d known the man would be trouble. When a bar fight turns into an explosive sexual encounter, Tyler becomes an instant temptation he can’t afford. Then the real trouble begins.

Tyler Evans came to Chicory hoping for a chance to clean up his act and start over. In one night his new life begins to unravel. A harmless game of pool spirals out of control and he’s later accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Determined to prove his innocence, he decides to attach himself to the sheriff until they find the real culprit. If he happens to get his hands on the deliciously handsome man haunting his thoughts again–so be it.

When the situation turns dangerous, the tension between Dane and Tyler reaches the breaking point. In the heat of the moment Tyler goes too far and his hope for the future walks out the door, leaving him with a murky future at best.

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My recipe is SO easy I feel like I’m cheating. But I’m a busy mom and a busy writer, so that’s just the kind of meal I need! (Bonus, this is low fat and low calorie!)

I call this Salsa Chicken (inventive, yes?) and my whole family loves it!

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You need: 1lb-2lbs of chicken breasts. (it would work with a whole chicken, but I’m lazy and go with the trimmed, boneless skinless portion of the chicken)

1 Jar of salsa

Taco seasoning (to taste)

1/2 a cup of chicken broth (optional, I like it because chicken breasts can tend to get a little dry)

Put your chicken (it can even be frozen) in the crock pot along with the salsa, taco seasoning and broth and turn it on high. Cook it until it pulls apart easily with a fork, then shred it up. Serve with rice, on tortillas, in a bowl...however you like!

Beauty…

Princess Katharine has always been destined for a political marriage. Her heart heavy, she prepares to meet her future husband-the man whisperers in his royal kingdom call The Beast of Hajar…

…and the Scarred Sheikh…

Concealing his disfigurement from public scrutiny, Sheikh Zahir rules his country from within the castle walls, allowing no one in. Until duty demands he carry on the Hajar family dynasty and allow his new bride to cross the threshold.

Zahir expects Katharine to flee at first sight. Yet her unflinching gaze fires Zahir’s blood, and their attraction burns hotter than the scorching desert sands…

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This is a recipe I made up one day when I was looking for something different for dinner. Luckily for me, it actually turned out and it’s one of my family’s favorites now.

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You’ll want to make the enchilada sauce first as it takes longer than the rest of the meal.

Ingredients:

· 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, sliced fajita style

· 1 red bell pepper, sliced fajita style

· 1 green bell pepper, sliced fajita style

· 1yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced fajita style

· 1 small yellow onion, sliced fajita style

· 1 cup frozen corn kernals

· 1 can black beans – rinsed and drained

· ½ t Chili powder

· ¼ t Cumin

· ¼ t Garlic powder

· ¼ t Salt – I prefer sea salt

· ¼ t Fresh ground pepper

· 1 c. grated cheese – preferably cheddar or Colby

· 1 package taco sized flour tortillas

· Enchilada sauce – recipe below

In a large frying pan, combine chicken and veggies. Season when chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in center and veggies are tender-crisp. Add corn and beans, continue cooking until corn is thawed.

Stir in ½ c enchilada sauce and cook until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Spoon equal amounts of the chicken and veggie mixture onto each of the 8 tortillas and roll them closed. Place them in a 9x13 cake pan. Cover them with the remaining enchilada sauce and top with cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbling.

Enchilada sauce – I have a few different options based on how much time you have.

Ingredients:

· 2 tbsp vegetable oil (authentically you would use lard.)

· 2 tbsp flour

· 2 tbsp chili powder*

· 1/2 tsp cumin

· 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

· 2 cups chicken broth

· 1 8 ounce can tomato paste**

· 1 tsp garlic powder

· 1/2 tsp onion powder

· 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:

Heat the oil, flour and chili powder together in a large pot. Allow to cook for a minute or two.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a slow simmer. Stir well to combine and dissolve tomato paste in broth. Allow to cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more spices as desired.  

**This is a skeleton recipe.  If I have time, I roast peppers onions and tomatoes then blend them together in a food processor and push them through a sieve to remove the tomato skins and seeds.  I use that instead of the tomato paste; If you have time it’s appreciably better.

*Use a dark chili powder such as ancho, or use a combination of different chili powders for a more complex flavor, chipotle - ancho - arbol for example.

 

 

Delilah Steele was living the high life. She had a high powered job, a man she loved and nothing was holding her back. When her world, and her trust, is irrevocably shattered by the man she loves, Delilah has no choice but to return to the town she grew up in – and couldn’t wait to leave.

When Delilah’s long-absent father arrives on the scene, she has to figure out how to cope with his presence and desire to be a part of her life. Now Delilah has to learn how to live – and love – all over again. Will her hard knocks past continue to haunt her, or will Aiden Dean, her new boss, break through her tough exterior and show her that forever can be a good thing?

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It's almost summer in the South. (Well, were I live it's been summer for a month lol!) That means lots of grilling, and of course, fried chicken. This is easy to make and something my kids are guaranteed to eat.

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You'll need:

1 pound chicken tenders

Self rising flour

3 eggs

Vegetable oil

Supplies:

2 large bowls

Deep frying pan

Put oil in pan about 3 inches deep. Add the eggs, beaten, in one bowl and put flour in a second. Soak the tenders in egg, dredge through the flour, and then repeat. Once the chicken is prepared drop in hot oil. Cook 10 minutes or until crispy. Remove and lay on paper towels. Salt to taste.

 

When her marriage ended, Abby retreated into herself to lick her wounds and rebuild her life. She’s found satisfaction and some success writing, and she’s happy. Mostly. Who wouldn’t welcome a little R&R?

Her favorite fantasy and many of her stories revolve around two men modeled after real life werewolf twins Rule and Lawe. When two of her friends talk her into participating in a local auction, fantasy and reality begin to mix. Rest and relaxation never felt so good, but is reality more than she bargained for?

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Loribelle is a former Army MP who traded in her combat boots for motherhood, flip flops, and all the Diet Coke she can drink. (She almost misses the combat boots.) She’s the author of more than 20 books none of which her children are allowed to read. Ever. Visitor her website www.loribellehunt.com or www.facebook.com/loribelle.hunt for information on new releases.

My love for this cuisine started when I met my husband on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. He’s from a big, loud Indian family. It took me a few years after we got married before I started perfecting the dishes and they’re much cheaper than take out.

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Ingredients

1 cup yogurt (plain) (Greek yogurt works incredibly well)

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 Teaspoons ground cumin

1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 Teaspoons ground black pepper

1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger

½ Teaspoon salt

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce Ingredients

1 Tablespoon butter

1 minced garlic clove

½ cup chopped onion

1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper (feel free to omit if you don’t want it spicy)

2 Teaspoons ground cumin

2 Teaspoons paprika

½ Teaspoon salt

1 eight ounce can of tomato sauce

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large container or bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, gingers and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir in the chicken, cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onions for one minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne, paprika and ½ teaspoon salt.

Add chicken in pan to cook. Discard leftover marinade.

Let chicken cook halfway.

Stir in tomato sauce and cream. When incorporated, stir and simmer on low heat until sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked which will be about 20 minutes. Taste sauce. You may need to add a pinch of salt.

Serve over basmati rice and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve also with warm na’an bread.

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Joy Debinham, daughter of an English missionary, hides a secret heartache while working with Egypt's poverty stricken. As she attempts to save the children from easily curable diseases, she has another interest—keeping Egypt's treasures in the country. But the arrival of Quinn ignites her banked passion and becomes the obsession that might put her life in danger.

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