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,…
Chicken Adobo from a cozy mystery novel: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
This cozy mystery will introduce you to a Filipino-American family who loves as much as the cook. Lila returns home to help her Tita Rosie…
Crab Cakes and Avocado Mango Salsa from a cozy mystery novel: A Poisonous Palate by Lucy Burdette
Living in a commune-like camping area on Big Pine Key in the 1970s, Catherine and Veronica encounter many interesting characters. When Veronica goes missing, Catherine…
Turtle Cookies from a cozy mystery novel: Scarfed Down by Maddie Day
A quick read novella set at Christmas time with more focus on the mystery than the holiday. I loved picking this novel up because it…
Cashew Butter Blossom Cookies from a cozy mystery: Christmas Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
This book tells the story of how Hannah opened The Cookie Jar bakery. In addition to recipes for cakes, these delicious Cashew Butter Blossom Cookie…
Christmas Morning Muffins from a cozy mystery novel: Death by a Yule Log by Lee Hollis
This novella also has Hayley’s Island Times columns interspersed between chapters. These columns are the sugar on top of your morning cereal! While you like…
Literary Leftover Book Review: No Exit by Taylor Adams
Stranded in a Colorado snowstorm, at a rest area. Darby doesn’t have a cord to charge her phone, there is no wifi and nothing but…
Eggnog Cupcakes from a cozy mystery novel: Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay
Egg Nog Cupcakes are a smashing hit! You can use regular egg nog or eggless nog recipe found in my blog to make these rich…
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…
Citrus Sugar Cookies from a cozy mystery: Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Hannah comes to her mom’s rescue. Delores is the one who found a dead body, but Hannah is the one who jumps into investigation mode.…
