Set in a pizza shop outside of Chicago, owner Delilah makes fantastic Chicago-style pizza (see my review of her amazing crust and sauce HERE). This…
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Shortbread Cookies from a cozy mystery novel: Murder at First Slice by Valerie Burn
A fantastic series that not only has representation of POC, but also has a main character who doesn’t fit into any stereotype. She’s young and…
Miami-Cuban Stew: Caldo Gallego from a cozy mystery novel Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes.
What is so delightful about this series is not just that it offers exposure to a lively Cuban/American culture, but the recipes are flavorful masterpieces.…
Three Cheese Bacon Ball from a cozy mystery: Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
In a series full of sweet recipes, Joanne Fluke has included this fabulous appetizer, a Three Cheese Bacon Ball. Easy to assemble and impressive to…
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Page-Turners Where the Setting Is Basically a Character Itself Few storytelling elements immerse us quite like the setting. Whether it’s a remote wilderness that traps…
Savory Shrimp and Grits from a cozy mystery novel: Murder and Grits by Karen McSpade
I’m a big fan of shrimp and grits if the restaurant has strong southern roots. This recipe must have come from a southern granny whose…
The Best Thriller Books About Kidnapping
The Best Thriller Books About Kidnapping For Your TBR Few plot devices hook us quite like a good old-fashioned kidnapping. Whether it’s a high-stakes…
Christmas Pin Wheel Appetizers from a cozy mystery novel: Death of a Christmas Carol by Lee Hollis
A fun Christmas themed cozy mystery involving infidelity, parties, lies and on dead woman named Carol. Included with this novella are a few recipes, my…
Double Chocolate Cookies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting from a Cozy Mystery Novel; On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander
Have a chocolate craving that you can’t seem to quench? Try these Double Chocolate Frosted cookies. There is even enough chocolate in these cookies to…
