Author Mia P. Manansala follows the adage to write about what you know. Her characters, like herself, are Filipino-American and she provides several Filipino recipes…
Literary Leftover: Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon a Mystery Thriller
If you love documentaries about cults and how people escape them, this book is for you! Told in 2 timelines, Frida and Gabriel were raised…
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole from a cozy mystery novel: Hash Browns and Homicide by Karen McSpade
The recipe for Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole has all the perfect ingredients for a classic breakfast dish with one secret step for the perfect potatoes!…
Papaya Smoothie from a cozy mystery: Mango Mambo and Murder by Raquel V Reyes
Tropical fruit is the best in smoothies and this Papaya based smoothie is wonderful. Combined with mint and lime and just enough sweetening, it will…
Literary Leftover: The Favorites by Layne Fargo a Sports Romance Drama
Just in time to revel in the glory of the Winter Olympics comes this drama set around ice dancing. This sport requires partners who can…
Stout and Cheese Biscuits from a cozy mystery Four Leaf Cleaver by Maddie Day
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, a cozy mystery set around an Irish Stout baking contest. Robbie Jordan is hosting the contest at Pans…
Adult Frozen Sugared Grapes from a cozy mystery: Chocolate Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Whether you want to make Adult Frozen Sugared Grapes, or grapes you can serve to anyone, they are a perfect treat as the weather gets…
Watermelon Cupcakes from a cozy mystery novel: Fondant Fumble by Jenn McKinlay
I love watermelon: fresh, as a hard candy, or in Kool Aid form. If you agree, you must try these watermelon cupcakes. Using watermelon flavored…
Prepare for National Cocktail Day with The Cindy from If the Shoe Fits
It is time to prepare for National Cocktail Day. This holiday happens every March 24. I have several fresh and fabulous cocktails for you to…
Mango Upside Down Cake form a cozy mystery: The Mango Murders by Lucy Burdette
How do you improve on the classically fabulous pineapple upside down cake? Use fresh mangos as the base fruit alongside the maraschino cherries. This Mango…
