Recipes to die for…

Several of these recipes have been
featured in the Murder Blog Mysteries.

They are all favorites of mine!
Nothing fancy, definitely delicious,
and most are pretty darn easy.

I wouldn’t share if I didn’t love them!
And I am only including recipes that my
dinner guests asked for the recipe.
I hope you enjoy them!
And if you do – please leave a comment.

Click on the links
for downloadable  PDFs

I do not earn a commission to any products listed.

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Goodies First!


DOUBLE-DELIGHT
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

It’s a twist on the classic peanut butter
cookie!
Crunchy outside, creamy inside,
with just a hint of cinnamon.

It won the Pillsbury Bakeoff in 2008!
Everyone who tries them, goes “nuts!”

Soon after my first book,
Dead Girls Don’t Blog was released,
I was thrilled to be asked to submit
a couple
of my favorite recipes for a cookbook
featuring recipes from cozy mystery
writers by
Nancy Lynn Jarvis, author of the
Regan McHenry Real Estate Mysteries.

Cozy Food: 128 Cozy Mystery Writers
Share Their Favorite Recipes

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ARIZONA SUNSHINE PIE

The easiest lemon pie I have ever made!
Really delicious!
If you have Meyer Lemons – use those.

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LEMONY SUNSHINE CUPCAKE

I found this incredible recipe a few years ago,
while watching a Food Network contest
using cake mixes. Normally, I never use a cake
mix, because I always detect a funny taste,
which is actually funny, since I was raised on
box cake mixes. but these cupcakes are amazing.

Thank you Jamie Nondorf!

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SUGAR CREAM PIE

Katy planned to make yummy this pie
for her new neighbors,
but it never made it across the street.
This pie ain’t pretty, but it’s incredible.
And so simple to make. Better the next day.

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GLAZED ALMOND COOKIES

This is a yummy and easy to make cookie
from Betty Crocker. I’ve tweaked the recipe
just a bit to make it even easier.

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ALMOND TOFFEE BARS

Got this recipe from my daughter-in-law, Holly.
So good!

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SWEET AND SALTINES
AKA Christmas Crack

Take these to a party and watch them
disappear – fast!

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PUMPKIN BREAD
I searched for the ultimate pumpkin bread
and found it! Soooo good!
Even better the next day.

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EASY AND INCREDIBLE
SUGAR COOKIES

Warning: Extremely addictive.

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RASPBERRY ALMOND SHORTBREAD
THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Another recipe I wish I hadn’t found, because
I can’t stop eating them!
So darn good,
you won’t want to share!

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MORNING STREUSEL CAKE

Or afternoon, evening,…whenever.
Delicious!

CAFE MUSE
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

I discovered this incredible sandwich many
years ago on the Oprah Show.
I can’t believe the last show
was way back in 2011.

The original recipe calls for three cheeses –
Havarti, Mozzarella, and Danish Fontina,
but almost any cheese will do.
It’s the basil and honey that makes it special.

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PASTA MAMA

From Hugo’s Restaurant in Studio City.
Fresh pasta scrambled with eggs, garlic,
parsley, Parmesan cheese and
Hugo’s special seasoning mix.

I saw this on an old episode of
“Best Thing I Ever Ate” on the Food Channel.
It is delicious and easy to prepare.
I’ve served it many times at dinner parties
and never had leftovers.

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QUINOA ONE BOWL MEAL

I found a version of this recipe online,
but it called for chili powder and jalapenos–
too spicy for my husband (after throat cancer).
I made this mild version for the family and
they LOVED it.
Even my toddler grandson.

Katy McKenna loves it too.
Plus, it’s super easy to make,
so that’s probably why.

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VEGETARIAN
MUSHROOM WELLINGTON

I made this with my dear friend, Jeri, while
visiting her cozy home on Whidbey Island.
It’s a bit of work, but well worth it!
We had fun making it together. We enjoyed a
good red wine with it, while watching
a mystery on PBS.

Ha!! I look like I know what I’m doing!


The leftovers were amazing!
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MUSHROOM PIE
Wonderful. This recipe was given to me
by a dear man who’d been a Army military
sniper in the Middle East. He carries a heavy
burden in his heart.

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PEANUT BUTTER SOUP
Yup, you read that right!

This delicious soup recipe was submitted to
Cozy Food: 128 Cozy Mystery Writers
Share Their Favorite Recipes

by Carolyn J. Rose, author
of the
Subbing Isn’t For Sissies series.

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MUSTARD ROASTED POTATOES
Adapted from Ina Garten.
Super easy and delicious!

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
LASAGNA

I used to host an Oscar Party every year.
Ladies only – wear pjs – bring blankies –
have fun and eat well.
This was on the menu every year. 

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PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE

Ritz Crackers? Cheddar Cheese?
Are you kidding? Nope! So delicious.

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GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Not your momma’s recipe!
When we lived in Alaska, a friend gave me
this recipe. Swiss cheese, mushrooms …

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CHRISTMAS CARROTS

Amazing! From Chef Tom Kettridge on the
BBC. But I don’t see this as just for
Christmas.This simple recipe is good
anytime of the year.

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SWEET POTATO BAKE CASSEROLE
A delicious casserole.
Be prepared to share the recipe!

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CINNAMON – TOMATO JAM
Delicious as a side. On pork, chicken, lamb. 

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EASY VEGGIE PIE
I adapted a favorite Betty Crocker recipe.
My grandkids love it!

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CRACK DIP

I found this yummy recipe on
Tracey Garvis Graves‘ blog.
Thank goodness the recipe makes a lot
because everyone goes nuts over it.
Roasted Pineapple & Habanero Dip
is the main ingredient. 

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HOMINY GRILL’S
TOMATO BREAD PUDDING

This was an outstanding restaurant in
Charleston. They’ve gone on to new
endeavors, but still have an online store.
I recommend their cookbook.

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INSTANT POT
COLD START YOGURT

Easy and delicious.

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GOLDEN BUTTER SYRUP

Don’t hate me for this! Addictive!
It should include a warning label.

 




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