MUDDLED MATRIMONIAL MURDER

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I’m delighted to be participating in the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour, presenting FOUR PARTIES AND A FUNERAL, the fourth book in the Catering Hall Mystery series. You can always count on the author, Maria DiRico, (aka Ellen Byron) to deliver an intriguing mystery, captivating characters, and her trademark humor, and in this newest release, she’s delivered in spades! With the laugh-out-loud set up of a casting call and filming of the reality show, Dons of Ditmars Boulevard, at Belle View catering hall, protagonist Mia Carina has her hands full. Ms. DiRico’s strong descriptive voice brought the characters and the setting to life, so it felt like I was there, experiencing all the zany chaos brought by the cast and crew. Mia is a compelling protagonist: strong and capable of handling any situation… like keeping her recovering mobster father on the straight and narrow. I also enjoyed the strong family relationships (both blood family and THE family) Mia has. Her crocheting-crazy grandmother is a hoot and THE family boss has Mia trying to manage his son and keep him out of trouble. Did I mention the humor?

While the reader might want to be sidetracked with all the comedy and goings on, Ms. DiRico deftly stays on track with the murder mystery. With such a large cast and crew on scene, there are more than enough suspects for Mia to question. The author pens twists, turns, and subplots to keep the reader on their toes. In the end, I still hadn’t figured out the culprit, and it came as a surprise, although with hindsight, the clues all made sense. This captivating book kept me turning pages late into the night to find out what happens next, all the while trying to keep my laughing quiet enough to not wake up the household. I, for one, can’t wait for the next book in the series!

Running a catering hall means there’s always food around… lots and lots of food. Ms. DiRico provides some recipes at the back of the book for home cooks to try out. I couldn’t wait to try out her recipe for Tricolor (Tre Colore) Cookies, aka Rainbow Cookies. More cake-like, these almond-flavored cookies hosts colorful layers with flavorful raspberry jam sandwiched between. A thin layer of chocolate provides the finishing touch, making these an elegant addition to any cookie platter or dessert tray.

Amazon Synopsis

The June events schedule at Belle View is busting out all over—proms, graduations, and of course, weddings. There are unexpected bookings too, including a casting call for the pilot of Dons of Ditmars Boulevard. But soon, Mia’s fears about the cheesy reality show are confirmed . . .

Belle View quickly becomes the site of a sea of wanna-be goombahs and phony girlfriends, and some of Mia’s friends insist on getting in on the action. The production company owner and his executive producer ex-wife—who’s also very minor British royalty—have assembled a motley crew that does as much infighting and backstabbing as the on-screen “talent.” Even so, it’s a shock when a dead body is found in the pool house of a local mansion rented by the show . . .

Murder might boost the ratings. But Mia intends to make sure the killer gets jail time, not airtime . . .

A special thanks to Maria DiRico for providing FIVE winners with a copy of HERE COMES THE BODY, the first book in the series! Contest is limited to U.S. residents only and ends April 12, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below the recipe to enter. Contest is administered by Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour and the winner will be announced on this page and notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

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Tricolor (Tre Colore) Cookies, aka Rainbow Cookies

Servings: about 30 - 40 cookies

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 3-1/2 ounces almond paste, softened for 30 seconds in microwave and cooled slightly
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 6 - 8 drops red food coloring
• 6 - 8 drops green food coloring
• 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or apricot jam

Chocolate glaze

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (more if needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a stand mixer, preferably, beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until the mix is thick and a pale yellow. Gradually add the almond paste. It's important it be softened; this will make it easier to mix. But it shouldn't be too warm because that will affect the eggs.

3. Gradually add the flour, butter, salt, and extract. Make sure to space out the flour and butter, adding by 1/3- or 1/2-cup portions; otherwise the batter will splatter.

4. Divide the batter into thirds. Tint one batch red and one green. Leave the third portion un-tinted. (These are the colors of the Italian flag!)

5. Spread each portion in a separate, well-greased 11" x 7" baking pan. (If you don't have pans this size, you can use 8" x 8" or 9" x 9" pans. The batter may not spread all the way to the edge, but you only need a square, thin layer, so try to spread the batter in the shape of a square.)

6. Bake each layer between 7 and 10 minutes. Check at 7 minutes because, being thin layers, they tend to cook fast. The center should be springy and the edges lightly browned. An inserted toothpick should come out clean.

7. Cool the layers completely.

8. Gently remove the red layer and place on waxed paper. Spread with half the jam. Place the plain layer on top of the red layer, and press down gently. Add the remaining jam, then the green layer, and press gently.

9. To make the glaze, melt the chocolate chips with the shortening in the microwave, checking every 30 seconds. You don't want to nuke the chocolate too long because it will be clumpy instead of melty. If that happens, add more melted shortening to create a glazed consistency.

10. Spread the glaze over the top layer, and refrigerate the whole assemblage until it hardens.

11. Once the pastry has hardened, cut into thin, rectangular cookies about 1/2" by 2" long. A pizza cutter is a great way to cut through the hardened chocolate. A sharp knife will also work.

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A FLICKER OF A DOUBT is the fourth book in the Fairy Garden Mysteries by Daryl Wood Gerber. From the charming cover that invites you in, to the precious fairy quotes that start each chapter, to the whimsical characters, this newest release is a tantalizing addition to a delightful series. Ms. Gerber’s creative imagination sets the stage for a well-plotted mystery to solve while immersing the reader in fairy gardens and lore. Protagonist Courtney Kelly is the owner of Open Your Imagination garden shop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, an appealing town in coastal California. Courtney is utterly likeable, along with her adorable fairy, Fiona, and you’d be lucky to count someone like them as friends. I think one of the things I admire most about this series is the sweet friendships and respect portrayed between the characters… well, aside from the murderer. Instead of creating angst and conflict amongst the core characters to ramp up action, it’s reserved for where it matters most: the crime.

And speaking of crime, Ms. Gerber is a master writer, coming up with multi-plots to keep the reader entertained and guessing. Her attention to details in juggling the clues and the suspects kept me turning pages to find out what happens next. When an artist (an ex-boyfriend to one of Courtney’s best friends) is murdered, Courtney is pulled into the investigation to keep an innocent person out of jail. There were plenty of suspects and just when I thought I’d settled on one, another clue would make me change my mind. At the surprising reveal, I’ll have to admit I found the solution bittersweet. Somehow the author makes even the criminal sympathetic, which makes the story realistic. I, for one, can’t wait to read the next book in this charming series!

Another hallmark of Ms. Gerber’s books are the recipes she creates to include at the back of the book. So many yummy creations that will have the home baker drooling! I was immediately drawn to her recipe for Double-Chocolate Caramel Brownies and boy, they were an absolute hit with the football tail-gating party my granddaughter took them to. Not a crumb was left within a matter of minutes. Starting with a boxed cake mix, the added simple ingredients made these a cinch to make. They’re the perfect combination of rich chocolaty goodness combined with creamy caramel that elevates these to pure deliciousness!

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With a theater foundation tea and an art show planned at Violet Vickers’s estate, Courtney is hired to create charming fairy gardens for the event. It’s not so charming, however, when her best friend Meaghan’s ex-boyfriend turns out to be Violet’s latest artistic protégé. Even worse, not long after Meaghan locks horns with him, his body is found in her yard, bludgeoned with an objet d’murder.

There’s a gallery of suspects, from an unstable former flame to an arts and crafts teacher with a sketchy past. But when the cops focus on Meaghan’s business partner, who’s like a protective older brother to her, and discover he also has a secret financial motive, Courtney decides to draw her own conclusions. Fearing they’re missing the forest for the trees, and with some help from Fiona the sleuthing fairy, she hopes to make them see the light . . .

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Double-Chocolate Caramel Brownies

From Meaghan: When I was a little girl, I landed on a recipe that was cinchy. I think my grandmother taught it to me. I can't remember. It's for cooks who don't want to work too hard but still want deliciousness in every bite. I remember needing to unwrap dozens of caramels, you know, the little square ones, to make this. Half of those went into my mouth. Now, there are caramel "bits" in bags ready to go. One less hassle.

Ingredients

• 1 devil's food cake mix (you may also use a gluten-free mix)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) melted butter
• 1 11-ounce) package caramel bits
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk, additional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cake mix, eggs, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and 3/4 cup melted butter until smooth. Spread half of the batter into the prepared 9 x 13-inch pan.

3. Bake for 8 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the contents of a package of caramel bits in 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Stir until smooth, about 5 - 6 minutes.

5. When you take the brownies out of the oven, drizzle the melted caramel over the top. Pouring straight from the saucepan is the best way to do this. If needed, spread with a spatula. It will be slightly messy because the bottom layer isn't completely cooked. That's okay. Sprinkle chocolate chips on the caramel.

6. Top with remaining batter. Again, because it's all warm, this might be messy as you spread it with a spatula. Don't worry. It turns out great.

7. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes more until the top layer is set. Remove from oven and cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Brownies are easier to cut when cooled.

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What can be better than celebrating the release of A FLAIR FOR SHAMROCKS, the seventh book in the Sadie Kramer Flair Mystery series by Deborah Garner, on St. Patrick’s Day?!? From the festive adorable cover—and Coco, the darling Yorkie, steals the show—to O’Paddy’s, the Irish pub Sadie finds herself stranded at in Irishton, California, and to the Irish food and drinks, this book fits the bill for evoking the spirit of the emerald isle. I just love that the plucky protagonist, Sadie, is a woman of a certain age. She’s carefree and spirited and loves to travel with her sidekick, Coco, tucked into one of her many, many bags. With fun and well-developed characters, like the pub’s potbellied pig named Paddy, who forms a close friendship with Coco, the story revolves around the regulars who frequent O’Paddy’s.

Sadie’s talent for creating conversation and making friends lends itself toward solving a new mystery because she has quite the flair for landing herself in the middle of murder investigations. While the book is a quick read, Ms. Garner manages to pack a lot in. There are plenty of suspects, lots of clues, a couple of twists, and a misdirection or two which I happily followed. The reveal caught me by surprise and while it seemed a bit rushed, everything was explained and the loose ends were tied up. A Flair for Shamrocks is a delightful cozy mystery, perfect for settling in with an Irish coffee or a dram of whiskey, and spending the evening with Sadie and Coco!

I’m honored to have been able to have my recipe for Shamrock cookies included in the book and to share it with you today! Mint-flavored sugar cookies decorated with royal icing (and/or sprinkles) in the quintessential St. Patrick’s Day shape, are sure to bring a smile and good luck to everyone you share them with!

“Laughter is brightest where food is best.”  – Irish Proverb

Amazon Synopsis

When flamboyant senior sleuth Sadie Kramer’s car breaks down outside a small Oregon beach town, the repair lands her in unexpected lodging above an Irish pub for St. Patrick’s Day. With pub games, green beer, and a potbellied pig named Paddy in the mix, it’s bound to be a unique holiday.

But not all is what it seems in Irishton, especially when the owner of the pub turns up dead. An assortment of local characters could be guilty, but only one is the killer. Sadie and her sidekick Yorkie will need the luck of the Irish to solve the mystery..

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Shamrock Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Kelly green gel food coloring
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Royal Icing:

• 3 tablespoons Meringue Power (I use Wilton brand)
• 1 pound confectioners’ sugar
• 5 tablespoons warm water
• Kelly green gel food coloring
• Green sprinkles or St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

Cookies:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed.
2. Add in the egg, peppermint extract, and 1 teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring. Beat until thoroughly incorporated.
3. In a separate, medium-size bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the sugar mixture. Mix just until incorporated.
4. If you desire a deeper shade of green, add additional gel food coloring, mixing well to fully incorporate.
5. Divide the dough in half and wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Sprinkle a flat surface or dough mat with flour and roll out a portion of the dough to about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Using shamrock cookie cutters, cut the dough into shapes and place on the prepared baking sheets.
9. Refrigerate the shapes for 10 minutes, then place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness. The bottom edges of the cookies should just start to turn golden, although with the green coloring, it’s not that noticeable.
10. Remove cookies from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet and allow to completely cool on a wire rack.

Royal Icing:

1. Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks (7-10 minutes at low speed with a heavy-duty mixer, 10-12 minutes at high speed with a hand-held mixer). Cover icing surface with a damp paper towel to keep from crusting over.

Putting it together:

1. Tint a portion of the royal icing a light green, if desired. Place the light green icing in a pastry bag fitted with a size 2 or 3 piping tip (or if you don’t have, you can always use a Ziplock bag and snip a tiny hole in the corner). Place some of the white royal icing in another pastry bag fitted with a sized 2 or 3 piping tip.
2. Decorate the shamrocks with the royal icing. If desired garnish with sprinkles.
3. Or, if you prefer to coat the shamrocks with a thin layer of icing for decorating with sprinkles only, thin a portion of royal icing with water until it is easily spreadable. Spread over the surface of the shamrock cookie and add sprinkles as desired.
4. Allow the cookies to completely dry then place in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper between the layers. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Royal Icing tips:

1. It is imperative that your bowls, spoons, spatulas, beaters and anything else that comes in contact with this icing is grease free. I use Dawn Liquid Dish soap on these items because I know it will remove any trace of residual grease.
2. For stiffer icing, use 1 tablespoon less water.
3. Cover the icing bowl with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap in between working with it.
4. For longer storage, store in a Ziplock bag in the refrigerator. Icing will keep for one week.

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If you’ve followed my blog for long, you’ll realize that I almost never feature books that aren’t considered culinary cozy mysteries. But, I just had to make an exception for A DEADLY COMBO by Karen A. Phillips, who just so happens to be the fabulous cover designer who’s created ALL my Cupcake Catering Mystery series covers! Not only is she a genius when it comes to graphic designs, but Karen is equally a master at spinning an intriguing mystery! To celebrate the new release, one of Karen’s friends baked up the most adorable sugar cookie boxing gloves. Thanks to Blair Lonergan for sharing her recipe below along with a photo of the cookies she made.

Without further ado, I’m delighted to be participating in the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour presenting A DEADLY COMBO!

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A DEADLY COMBO is the first book in the Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery series by Karen A. Phillips. This debut mystery delivers a one-two punch with its fast-paced plot and characters that make you sit up and take notice. I adore that the protagonist, Raquel, aka Rocky, is a retired woman of a certain age. Instead of whiling away time sitting in a rocking chair, knitting away (not that there’s anything wrong with that!) she’s kicking butt and holding her own in the boxing ring at the Never Look Back gym. This brings a unique component to the cozy mystery/noir genre in that our heroine is physically strong and can defend herself if the need arises. Personally, I think Rocky is a reflection on modern day women’s mindset of strength and resilience, compared to those of previous generations… and myself being one of those women of a certain age, I heartily approve. Joining Rocky in sleuthing is her 78-year-old father. His innocent, flirtatious manner and witty banner add some humor to the pages, and he steals each scene he inhabits.

The author’s attention to detail and strong descriptive, and often humorous, voice makes the words on the pages leap to life. It adds to the enjoyment as the story unfolds. With strong characters, a great setting, and humor to round the book out, a mystery still needs well-plotted clues with compelling suspects. Have no doubt, Ms. Phillips delivers it all and more! When Rocky’s sister, Bridget, is suspected of murdering the vintage trailer restorer after she’s heard threatening him, Rocky immediately jumps in to prove her innocence. Rocky and Bridget have a tenuous relationship and Ms. Phillips adds in an element of emotional depth, that includes a long-buried family tragedy. Rocky must learn to overcome the tragedy and find inner strength to track down the killer and protect her family. With a hair-raising conclusion, I found myself turning the pages faster and faster, until I got to the end. The terrific start to this first book in the series has me eagerly waiting for a ringside seat to the next book!

With A DEADLY COMBO being a cross between a cozy mystery and a traditional mystery (maybe edgy cozy mystery is a good description?) there is some mild language included.

Amazon Synopsis:

What do boxing and vintage trailers have in common? Meet Raquel AKA Rocky Nelson, a retired single woman with an attitude and love for boxing.

Sisters Rocky and Bridget are enjoying each other’s company at a vintage trailerfest until they stumble over a corpse. The dead guy is none other than the local trailer restorer Bridget was overheard threatening to kill. Mounting evidence leads police to focus on Bridget as a person of interest. Desperate to prove her sister innocent of murder, Rocky dons her own deerstalker cap and goes sleuthing until she runs into police detective Thompson who warns her off his case in no uncertain terms. But Rocky is tenacious if not stubborn. Combined with a 78-year-old father who becomes her sidekick, Rocky uses her courage and skills learned in boxing lessons to protect her family and keep from becoming the killer’s next victim.

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Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Recipe shared courtesy of Blair Lonergan. The only sugar cookie recipe you’ll ever need! These easy bakery-style treats are soft, thick and perfect for decorating.

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or reduce to 1/4 teaspoon for a more subtle flavor

Royal Icing (Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman)

• 2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted, plus more if needed
• 1/3 cup 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 egg whites

Instructions

Cookies:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

2. In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing to combine. Add vanilla extract and and almond extract; mix until incorporated.

3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix on low until a soft dough forms.

4. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Place each portion on a piece of lightly-floured parchment paper or a lightly-floured silicone mat. With a lightly-floured rolling pin, roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use more flour if the dough seems sticky.

5. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours (or overnight).

6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

7. Carefully remove one portion of the dough from the refrigerator. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes. Arrange the shapes about 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

8. You can re-roll the dough scraps to cut out additional cookies, but you will need to chill the cut-out dough on the baking sheets in the fridge or freezer for at least 10 minutes before baking. This will give the dough a chance to firm up again so that the cookies don’t spread in the oven.

9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or just until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating with royal icing.

Royal Icing:

1. In a large bowl, beat the powdered sugar, milk and egg whites with an electric mixer until thick and glossy. Add more powdered sugar if the icing seems too thin (the size of the eggs can affect consistency). Just play with it until it’s right. The icing should be stiff enough to “stand still” and not run when piped.

Notes:

1. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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