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If you love a good mystery and good food, you’ve found your people! Hosted by That Lemonade Life and Sip + Sanity, the Cozy Mystery Cooking Club is whisking its way through our favorite foodie mysteries.

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What We’re Reading Now

Toasting Up Trouble by Linda Wiken

Join the club and our next virtual meetup on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 pm Eastern.


Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan

Yes, moose meatloaf is served at the fictional Alaskan Bear Claw Diner in Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan, but these East Coast readers got their inspiration from the sweeter side of the diner’s fare.

Brioche French Toast Casserole with Maple Butter from Sip + Sanity
Our Brioche French Toast Casserole is the perfect recipe for hassle-free lazy weekend mornings or special occasions. What could be better than streusel topped buttery brioche in a velvety custard, served with a pat of sweet & salty maple butter? Not much!
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Pouring maple syrup over a slice of brioche french toast casserole.

Carbs & Cadavers by Ellery Adams (aka JB Stanley)

The carb-cutting, sleuthing friends from Carbs & Cadavers by Ellery Adams would totally approve of these recipes…whether they’re sticking to their diets or not.

Juicy Pan Roasted Bone-in Split Chicken Breasts from Sip + Sanity
Bone-in split chicken breasts yield the best results when you want a roast chicken dinner! They're easy to prepare, tender, juicy and delicious!
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Pan roasted skin-on chicken breast with an herb butter sauce.
One Bowl Fudgy Nutella Brownies from That Lemonade Life
One bowl and 20 minutes is all it takes to get these Nutella brownies into the oven! The fudgiest brownie recipe you could ever want, with a deep chocolate flavor and Nutella swirl on top.
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One Bowl Fudgy Nutella Brownies from That Lemonade Life

Berry the Hatchet by Peg Cochran

Just in time for the holidays. Berry the Hatchet by Peg Cochran, a winter-themed, cranberry-centric mystery, inspired these sweet & savory recipes.

Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip + Spread from Sip + Sanity
This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a quick, fun, and easy recipe perfect for holiday parties. Tart cranberries, spicy jalapeños and cream cheese are match made in heaven.
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Dipping a cracker into a bowl of cranberry jalapeno cheese dip.
No-Knead Rustic Cranberry Pecan Bread from That Lemonade Life
No patience for kneading? This rustic cranberry pecan bread is the easiest no-knead bread! With just a few ingredients, you can have this delicious, rustic loaf.
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No-Knead Rustic Cranberry Pecan Bread from That Lemonade Life

Murder Uncorked by Michele Scott

What a nutty cast of characters in this Napa wine country based cozy, Murder Uncorked by Michele Scott. Here are the wine-infused recipes inspired by the story.

Baked Scallops in White Wine Cream Sauce from Sip + Sanity
Baked Scallops in White Wine Cream Sauce is perfect for dinner parties or romantic evenings…with succulent scallops, lemony breadcrumbs, and a creamy sauce that begs for hunk of crusty bread.
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Baked scallops in white wine cream sauce topped with golden crispy breadcrumbs in an oval dish.
White Wine Poached Pears + Whipped Cream from That Lemonade Life
Pears poached in white wine and cinnamon, and topped with a delicious three ingredient whipped cream for a simple fall dessert.
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White Wine Poached Pears + Whipped Cream from That Lemonade Life

Mocha and Murder by Tonya Kappes

The fictional Bean Hive Coffee Shop in Mocha and Murder by Tonya Kappes, inspired these delicious recipes!

Mini Croissant Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole from Sip + Sanity
This Mini Croissant Hot Brown Casserole has buttery, flaky mini croissants mingling with savory turkey and bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and ooey-gooey, bourbon-infused creamy cheese sauce that'll have you licking your plate clean!
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A casserole topped with melted cheese, bacon bits and halved cherry tomatoes.
Tiramisu Inspired Cupcakes from That Lemonade Life
Cupcakes that taste just like classic tiramisu! Simple vanilla cake base, brushed with brewed espresso, and topped with mascarpone buttercream and cocoa powder.
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Death in Four Courses by Lucy Burdette

We’re having fun with key limes in these recipes inspired by Death in Four Courses, a Key West Food Critic Mystery by Lucy Burdette.

Ginger + Key Lime Icebox Cake from Sip + Sanity
Ginger + Key Lime Icebox Cake combines the refreshing tanginess of key lime with the spiciness of ginger snaps for an indulgent, easy, no-bake treat.
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An icebox cake on a white platter with layers of ginger snaps and key lime cream.

Previous Cozy Mysteries + Recipes

No Farm, No Foul by Peg Cochran

Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah

Kernel of Truth by Kristi Abbott

Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith

Yeast of Eden by Sarah Fox

The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis

A Slice of Murder by Chris Lavender

By Cook or By Crook by Maya Corrigan

Death of a Kitchen Diva by Lee Hollis

Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly

The Chocolate Bunny Brouhaha by JoAnna Carl

A Catered St. Patrick’s Day by Isis Crawford

A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer

Deck the Donuts by Ginger Bolton

Magic in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon

Scone Cold Killer by Lena Gregory

Peaches and Scream by Susan Furlong

A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette