The series is set in Savory, Alabama (nicknamed Alligator Alley) which is a fictional town on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Author Karen…
Italian Beef Crostini from a cozy mystery novel: Public Anchovy #1 by Mindy Quigley
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cocktail Munchie Mix from a cozy mystery Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
If you ever wanted a stand alone Joanne Fluke cozy mystery novel, this would be it. Told as a flashback before all of the characters’…
Cheese Fritters from a cozy mystery: Deep Fried Death by Maddie Day
Pans ‘n Pancakes dinner and gift shop gets a new fryer. Residents of Salt Lick, IN are excited for the possibility of fries instead of…
Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms from a cozy mystery Murder Uncorked by Erin Hayden
Set in the wine country of California, the main character, Casey, returns home from New York City after a divorce hoping to find a quieter…
Banitsa Bulgarian Cheese Pie from a cozy mystery Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley
A Banitsa Cheese Pie resembles the coil of a snail and tastes like a Greek delicacy. The cozy mystery Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust…
