In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
The 20th Hannah Swensen mystery, “Wedding Cake Murder,” releases this month with a Shreveport visit.
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
Since the Hannah Swensen Mystery series debuted in 2000 with Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Joanne Fluke has been serving criminally delicious recipes with her murder mysteries for 20 years. Her lat…
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
Recipes are not only vital for Hannah to do her job, they are also one of the many reasons the Fandom has come to enjoy the book series. This page works as the DIRECTORY of the various RECIPES featured in the series of Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen books. On these pages, you can find the exact recipe and what books they are featured. Remember, that this Wikia is not a recipe website for anything not in the book series, and it also does not take claim for the recipes featured either. Click on you
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In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
Recipes are not only vital for Hannah to do her job, they are also one of the many reasons the Fandom has come to enjoy the book series. This page works as the DIRECTORY of the various RECIPES featured in the series of Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen books. On these pages, you can find the exact recipe and what books they are featured. Remember, that this Wikia is not a recipe website for anything not in the book series, and it also does not take claim for the recipes featured either. Click on you
I love citrus desserts and lemon bars are a favorite of mine but I had never had Orange Bars before. After baking (and eating) these gooey dessert bars, I have to admit (shhh!)- I even like them better than regular ol' lemon bars!
Caramel Pecan Roll Murder Book Summary Embracing a sweet escape from her usual routine at The Cookie Jar, Hannah gets asked for her help in baking pastries at the local inn for a flashy fishing competition with big prizes and even bigger names. But the fun stops when she spots a runway boat on the water and, on board, the lifeless body of the event’s renowned celebrity spokesperson… Famed TV show host Sonny Bowman wasn’t humble about his ability to reel in winning catches, and no one knew that better than his tragically overworked sidekick, Joey. Did Joey finally take bloody revenge on his pompous boss—or was Sonny killed by a jealous contestant? With goodies to bake and a mess of fresh challenges mixed into her personal life, it’s either sink or swim as Hannah joins forces with her sister, Andrea, to catch a clever culprit before another unsuspecting victim goes belly up… Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar! My Thoughts Hannah Swensen is still reeling from the death of her husband, Ross. Hannah and her furbaby, Moishe have been staying at Norman’s place. Hannah is not sure that Moishe will ever be able to return to their home. She feels that she needs to make a change soon because of all the rumors floating around town regarding her and Norman. Sally, owner of the Lake Eden Inn with her husband Dirk, is in a dilemma and needs Hannah’s assistance. The Walleye Fishing Tournament is taking place at the inn and Sally is hoping to get them to return every year. Her pastry chef has a family emergency and Sally needs someone to make the pastries. Hannah feels this is a chance for a change of scenery and is happy to help Sally. Hannah gets a room at the inn since she needs to be up early to bake the breakfast items. Hannah is on the lake with Norman one afternoon when they spot a boat going around in circles. They find the famed fishing television host, Sonny Bowman slumped over the wheel of the boat—dead. Hannah is on the case with Andrea as her sidekick. They find there are several people who wanted the handsome host dead. Hannah and Andrea fish for clues in the hopes of reeling in the killer. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke is the 28th A Hannah Swensen Mystery. I do not feel Caramel Pecan Roll Murder is a standalone book. New readers will find the background information needed to be missing. Fans of the series (like me), though, will enjoy it. I have read every Hannah Swensen mystery. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder picks up a few weeks after the death with Ross, Hannah’s “husband” has been cleared up. Hannah is lacking her confidence after everything that has happened. I hope she gets it back soon. I understand that Hannah loves her condo, but I feel it would be best for her and Moishe if she sold it and found a new place to live (I see her in a cozy little house with lots of play space for Moishe and Cuddles). I feel bad for Moishe, and I am glad that he has Cuddles to keep him company and has Hannah’s mother to spoil him. The mystery had a dead television host at a fishing tournament. The man was a piece of work so naturally there are a number of suspects. Hannah with help from Andrea sets out to hook the killer. Hannah could use the diversion as her thoughts keep going back to Ross. There are good clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal. The reveal was dramatic and tense. We get all our questions answered regarding the whodunit. The pacing was a little slower for Caramel Pecan Roll Murder. I enjoyed my latest visit to Lake Eden. We are left with a little cliffhanger at the end of Caramel Pecan Roll Murder. I am curious how it will turn out. I enjoyed catching up with Hannah, Mike, Norman, Delores, Andrea, Michelle, Lonnie, Lisa, and, of course, Moishe. I look forward to seeing what Hannah will do next. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder is a tasty treat with timorous Moishe, a sloshed Sonny, a distressed Sally, a helpful Hannah, a considerate Norman, able assistant Andrea, a sympathetic Mike, and a mysterious murder. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder is available from Amazon*. You can find the other twenty-seven A Hannah Swensen Mysteries here. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to visit. I will be sharing my thoughts on Batter Off Dead by Maddie Day tomorrow. It is the tenth A Country Store Mystery. I hope that you have a relaxing weekend. I have been trying to get one project a day done around the house. I have a list of projects that need to be accomplished. I am trying to get the outside jobs done before the heat and humidity descends (summers can be brutal in Florida and it begins early). Take care, stay safe, and Happy Reading! Kris The Avid Reader *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. The Quiche Lorraine Pie Shell: Prepare your piecrust by separating one egg. Throw away the white and whip up the yolk with a fork. Brush the bottom and inside of your piecrust. Prick it all over with a fork and bake it for 5 minutes. Take it out and let it cool on a wire rack or a cold stovetop while you mix up the custard. If "bubbles" have formed in the crust, immediate prick them with the fork to let out the steam The Quiche Lorraine Custard: 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Combine the eggs with the cream and whisk them (or beat them with an electric mixer) until they’re a uniform color. When they’re thoroughly mixed, pour them into a pitcher and set it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the rest of your quiche. You may notice that you’re not adding any salt. pepper, or other seasoning at this point. You’ll do that when you assemble the quiche. The Holiday Quiche Filling 1 red bell pepper, washed, seeded and diced into bite-sized pieces 1 green bell pepper, washed, seeded and diced into bite-sized pieces 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix *** 1 cup grated Swiss cheese (I used jarlsberg) 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground is best) ***If you use the kind of stuffing mix that's made of croutons, crush them a bit before you measure out one cup. The stuffing mix is necessary because it soaks up the liquid given off by the bell peppers as they bake. Spread the red and green pepper pieces out in the bottom of your pastry-lined pie pan. Sprinkle the cup of herb-seasoned stuffing mix over the top of the peppers. Spread the grated swiss cheese and the grated Monterey Jack cheese on top of the stuffing mix. Sprinkle on the onion powder and the salt. Grind the pepper on top. Put a drip pan under your pie plate. This will catch any spills that might occur when you fill your quiche with the custard mixture. Take your custard mixture out of the refrigerator and give it a good whisk. Then pour it over the top of your Quiche Lorraine, filling it about half way. Open your oven, pull out the rack, and set your pie plate and drip pan on it. Pour in more custard mixture, stopping a quarter-inch short of the rim. Carefully push in the rack, and shut the oven door. Bake your Quiche Lorraine at 350 degrees E, for 60 minutes. or until the top is nicely browned and a knife inserted one-inch from the center comes out clean. Let your quiche cool for 15 to 30 minutes on a cold stovetop or a wire rack, and then cut and serve.
This recipe is copied from the book, "Devil's Food Cake Murder", by Joanne Fluke.
Baking whiz and amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen’s love life has been totally upended, but that doesn’t mean she won’t be able to solve the latest murder in Lake Eden. In anticipation of Joanna Fluke’s 24th Hannah Swensen mystery, Chocolate Cream Pie Murder, we’re sharing the titular recipe as it appears in the novel.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., with rack in middle position 1 ½ cups melted butter (3 sticks) 1 ½ cups brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt (decrease to ½ teaspoon if you use salted pecans) 1 ½ cups finely ground pecans (grind them up in your food processor with the steel blade and measure AFTER grinding) 2 beaten eggs (just whip them up with a fork) 3 cups flour (no need to sift) Microwave the butter in your mixing bowl to melt it. Add the sugar and vanilla. Stir until blended, and then add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Grind the pecans in your food processor. (Remember to measure AFTER grinding.) Add them to the bowl and mix. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir. Then add the flour and mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended. Let the dough sit for a few minutes to firm up. Then form dough into walnut-sized balls and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet, 12 to a standard sheet. (If the dough is too sticky to form into balls, chill it for a few minutes and try again.) Flatten the balls with a fork in a crisscross pattern. (If the fork sticks, either spray it with Pam or dip it in flour.) Bake at 350 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until they’re golden brown around the edges. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling. When they’re cool, prepare the frosting.
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
Makes approx 16 brownies
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
Make and share this Chocolate Chip Crunch Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Short Stack Cookies taste like buttery, mapley stacks of pancakes. They will be a hit!
In the past, I've written blog posts about my love of cozy mysteries that also include recipes. (See these posts for Wanmansita Casserole and Simply Crackers Candy.) One of my favorite authors, Joanne Fluke, has a new Hannah Swensen Mystery out titled Red Velvet Cupcake Murder. In the book, I came across a recipe for Tickled Pink Lemonade Cookies that I immediately knew I’d have to try! These cookies are made with frozen pink lemonade concentrate, though you can use regular lemonade concentrate if you can’t find the pink version. I made a couple of adjustments to the recipe to up the lemon flavor in the frosting. Also, the cookies were a little too pink for my liking. Next time I’ll use less food color gel so the cookies look more like the lighter pink of the frosting. I may also add some lemon zest to up the lemon flavor more, but don’t get me wrong. These cookies taste great! Pink Lemonade Cookies Adapted from Red Velvet Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke Makes approximately 2 1/2-dozen cookies For cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/3 cup frozen pink or regular lemonade concentrate, thawed Red food coloring or food color gel 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, un-sifted (use the scoop and level method*) For frosting: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 4 teaspoons frozen pink or regular lemonade concentrate, thawed 2 to 4 teaspoons milk Red food coloring or food color gel Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. For the cake: Put the butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until fluffy. Mix in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat in the egg, and then beat in the lemonade concentrate until well combined. Add the food coloring or gel until the cookies reach the desired pink color. (Start with 3 drops of food coloring or 1/4 teaspoon of food color gel, and then add more if you want to darken the color.) Mix in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until well combined. Drop teaspoon-sized dollops of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are slightly brown. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for two minutes, and then place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. For the frosting: By hand or with a mixer, beat together the butter and powdered sugar. Mix in the lemonade concentrate. Mix in milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. Add food coloring or gel to get the desired pink color. Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost each one. Allow the cookies to set until the frosting has hardened. Store in an air-tight container with the cookie layers separated by waxed paper. *Scoop up the flour into the measuring cup and then level off by swiping a straight edge (like the back of a knife) across the top. The flour should be well packed into the measuring cup.
This recipe is from the book, "Devil's Food Cake Murder", by Joanne Fluke.
Five books in, and I finally make the dish listed in the title! The titular fudge cupcakes also provide an interesting culinary mystery that Joanne Fluke handles beautifully, with intriguing clues that had me guessing right until the end as to what the mystery ingredient might be. I very much admired this mystery within a…
I really love truffles, but they’re always so fatty. Sometimes you can taste and even feel the huge amounts of butter truffles have in them. So as much as I love truffles, I try to avoid the…
One of my favorite "mystery author with recipes" is Joanne Fluke. I was craving some cookies last week at work so Doris, Cathy and I grabbe...
Alright, dear readers, we’re taking a jump to the left and a step to the right and traveling back in time with the most recent installment of one of my favorite culinary cozy series (God willing and the creek don’t rise, we’ll close out the books we’ve missed for this column by the end of…
Here's the next treat from Hannah Swensen's Cookie Jar (in Blueberry Muffin Murder .) Apparently the mayor of her town (I forget his name) ...
Make and share this Fudge Cupcakes by Joanne Fluke recipe from Food.com.
This recipe came from a mystery book I read that had recipes in it for cookies. The Author is JoAnne Fluke and this is her recipe. I made these and took them to the hospital where i volunteer in the Gift shop. I gave them out to various people and every single one told me this was a great tasting cookie. Myself, not a cookie lover, ate one and believe me.....I had more. These are a hit with my family and everyone that has tried one.
Professional baker and amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen has been asked to judge the baking competition at the weeklong Tri-County Fair—a perfect role for her, and one she much prefers to the position of dunk-tank target that her mother sneakily got her to agree to. Her fellow judges are also pulling double duty, with student-teacher Willa…
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
This recipe comes from the book "Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder" by Joanne Fluke. I read the book while on vacation this summer. I want to send the book to my partner in the Used Media Swap, I am saving the recipe here so I can try it later. If you try this recipe before me, please leave a review & let me know how it tastes. By the way, the book was quite fun to read. Another note: I guessed on the serving sizes & will amend once I use this recipe. It just looks too good not to share. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.
Chocolatey cookies that can be baked crispy or chewy based on your preference.
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are about to have a lovely start to your week. Today I wanted to share with you all the first post of a new series I am starting here on the…
I got this recipe from the book "Plum Pudding Murder" by Joanne Fluke. We didn't like the carrots, so the second time I made it I replaced them with green onions. This recipe is a keeper!!! 4 cups peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 cup grated carrots 4 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Add the crumbled bacon, the parsley and the grated carrots. Mix well. Put the cream cheese in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds on HIGH to soften it. If it can be easily stirred with a fork, add the sour cream and mayonnaise and mix well. If the cream cheese is still too solid, give it another 10 seconds or so before you add the other ingredients. Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder. Add the cream cheese mixture to the bowl with the eggs and stir it all up. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and chill until ready to serve. Serve by itself on a lettuce leaf, as filling in a sandwich or stuffed in cream puffs. Makes approximately a dozen egg salad sandwiches.
I really wish I could take credit for this recipe, but I can't. Not only does it taste absolutely yummy (my son thought it was peanut brittle), it is very easy to make and the name makes me laugh. I actually found this recipe in the book Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke. I've read all of Ms. Fluke's Hannah Swensen murder novels. They are a light, easy read and the main character owns a bakery. Each book is full of delicious recipes woven into the storyline. If you like to read books that aren't too deep yet have a great mystery and also are full of wonderful recipes, check out her website and find a few of her books to read. Ingredients: Saltine Crackers (about half a box) 2 sticks salted butter 1 cup white sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup salted nuts (I used a full cup of mixed nuts, but you could use peanuts or even leave the nuts off and this would still be good) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 10 x 15 jelly roll pan with foil and spray heavily with Pam. Cover the pan completely with a single layer of Saltines, salt side up. Break crackers to fill in the spaces. Set aside. Combine butter, sugar and vanilla in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly 5 minutes stirring the entire time. Pour over the crackers (I spread the caramel out a bit to almost cover all the crackers) and sprinkle with the nuts. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely in pan on wire rack if possible. When cool, carefully peel off the foil and break into pieces. Store in airtight container. I am linking to Foodie Friday @ Designs by Gollum. Our hostess Michael will link you with some of the best recipes in all of Blogland.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Hannah Swenson culinary mystery series by Joanne Fluke. Early on I read the books because I enjoyed them. These days I think I read them just to torture myself. I do enjoy the Hallmark movies based upon the series, and I do enjoy the recipes that are incorporated throughout the books. This recipe is one of them. These cookies are called Pecan Divines, and are from the book, Fudge Cupcake Murder. I'm not quite sure why they're called that because, essentially, they're nothing more than a chocolate chip cookie. The difference is they're very crisp, and I like a crisp cookie. These are made with melted rather than softened butter, and it yields a very nice texture. I will be making these again, but I think I'll probably use mini chocolate chips and twice as many pecans. Try them for yourself and see what you think. The cookie baking season will soon be upon us, and this is going to be a crowd pleaser on your tray. Joanne Fluke's Pecan Divines 2 cups melted butter 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 3 cups white sugar 4 tsps. vanilla 4 tsps. baking soda 2 tsps. salt 4 beaten eggs 5 cups flour (not sifted) 3 cups chocolate chips 4 cups chopped pecans Melt the butter. Mix in the brown sugar and the white sugar. Add the vanilla and the baking soda. Mix thoroughly. Add the eggs and stir it all up. Then add half the flour, the chocolate chips, and the chopped pecans. Stir well to incorporate. Add the rest of the flour and mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets, 12 cookies to a standard sheet. If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it slightly and try again. Bake at 350° F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until nicely browned. Let cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. Yield: Approximately 10 dozen. This post is linked to: Inspire Me Tuesday, Tuesdays At Our Home, Two Cup Tuesday, Celebrate Your Story, Homemaking Party Tuesday, Wow Us Wednesday, Wine’d Down Wednesday, Wake up Wednesday, Full Plate Thursday, Share Your Style, and Foodie Friday & Everything Else
In honor of the release of Joanne Fluke’s ‘Double Fudge Brownie Murder,’ we’re sharing Hannah Swensen-inspired recipes — photos included!
