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…
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…
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…
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…
Spicy Peach Puff Pastry from a cozy mystery novel: Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander
The puff pastry is spiced with cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon which leads to a rich warm flavor that pairs perfectly with the peaches. The novel,…
Upside Down Pear Coffee Cake from a cozy mystery novel: Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke
The Upside Down Pear Coffee Cake is simply delicious. The scandalous disappearance of Ross is also simply delicious. This edition of the Hannah Swensen Mystery…
Bourbon Apple Cider Cake from a cozy mystery Icing on the Murder by Valerie Burns
When Maddy’s bakery gets a large order of apples, her head chef Leroy makes several sweet treats. I have reviewed one of the recipes, Bourbon…
Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes from a cozy mystery: Strawberried Alive by Jenn McKinlay
Fairy Tale Cupcake Bakery Series continues to delight readers with a twisty cozy mystery and several recipes for excellent cupcakes. Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes are a…
Marvelous Mojitos with Simple Syrup from a cozy mystery: A Dish to Die For by Lucy Burdette
Cozy mystery novel set in Key West and a recipe for a marvelous mojito. Hayley finds a cookbook from an old Key West club and…
