A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn
Levinson writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and novels for kids. Her
books have received many accolades. As Allison Brook she writes
the Haunted Library mystery series. DEATH OVERDUE, the first in the series,
was an Agatha nominee for Best Contemporary Novel last year.
Welcome, Marilyn.
What is your latest book BURIED IN THE STACKS, the 3rd in the Haunted Library Mystery series, about?
Librarian Carrie
Singleton is building a haven, but one of her neighbors is misbehavin'.
Can resident spirit Evelyn help Carrie catch the culprit who made her a ghost?
You continue to write as Marilyn Levinson. What are a few of your other mysteries?
Other mysteries include the Golden Age of Mystery Book Club series and the
Twin Lakes series. Among my YAs and books for kids are: GETTING BACK TO
NORMAL, AND DON’T BRING JEREMY, which was a nominee for six state awards, and
RUFUS AND MAGIC RUN AMOK, an International Reading Association-Children’s Book
Council “Children’s Choice."
Where do you live?
In Long Island, where many of my books take place.
What’s on the menu?
Apricot
Chicken is one of my standard go-to recipes when I’m having people over for
dinner. Leftovers are easy to freeze or serve the following day—though there
usually aren’t any left to save.
This delicious recipe can be made with apricot or
orange marmalade. Please note that when cooking I do not use exact measurements
so feel free to add or minimize ingredients to your liking.
Apricot Chicken
4 chicken
breasts
1/2 cup of flour
2 eggs beaten
2 t soy sauce
3/4 cup panko
breadcrumbs
Enough olive oil
and butter to brown chicken breasts then sauté scallions and mushrooms
sauce:
3/4 cup of
marmalade I use Smucker's Sweet Orange Marmalade
or Apricot Marmalade
1/3 cup dried
apricots cut up
2 T water as
needed
2 T soy sauce
1 t garlic
powder or chips
1 t parsley
(dried or fresh)
optional:
3 scallions cut
up
3 mushrooms cut
into pieces
Dredge
chicken breasts in flour, dip in eggs and soy sauce, then dredge in panko
breadcrumbs. Brown in olive oil and butter on both sides then remove from
frying pan.
Sauté scallion
and mushroom pieces for five minutes.
Place chicken,
scallion and mushroom pieces in baking dish.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat marmalade, soy sauce, water,
apricot pieces, garlic and parsley and bring to a gentle boil. Cook 2 or 3 more
minutes, then pour over chicken.
Bake for half
hour 325 degrees uncovered.
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| prior to baking |
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| baked |
GIVEAWAY
Today, Marilyn/Allison is giving away a copy of READ AND GONE to one commenter. Have you read a mystery about a ghost or a mystery set in a library? Leave your email so she can contact you if you win. Winner picked Tuesday.
website: http://www.marilynlevinson.com
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Twitter: @MarilynLevinson @AllisonBrookML
The chicken sounds amazing! And a book series set in a library is inspired.
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thank yo!
DeleteWelcome, Marilyn/Alllison. Love having you here. ~ Daryl
ReplyDeleteDaryl, my dear friend. Thank you for having me back to Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. I'm delighted to be here. I'm so glad that you tried my Apricot Chicken recipe and liked it!
DeleteNot yet sounds good
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The chicken sounds yummy. I’m going to make it soon. I have read the Library Lovers series
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Can't wait for the opportunity to read READ AND GONE. It sounds like a wonderful book and I'm sure I would enjoy it immensely.
ReplyDeleteI have read a book that had a ghost cat, but not one with people, and I really enjoyed it. Also think it would be neat to have a library setting because how could being around books ever be wrong. :)
The recipe for apricot chicken sounds yummy. I'll have to give it a try.
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to win a copy of READ AND GONE!
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yes, try it!
DeleteYes I've read a series with ghosts in it. I'd love to read your book.
ReplyDeleteThat chicken sounds delish. I have read mysteries w/ghosts, not sure about a library.
ReplyDeleteI have read a mystery about a ghost before. I'd love to read this! smurphee@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat chicken looks good! I've read mysteries with ghosts and with libraries, but I don't think I've read any with both. Sounds like a great book.
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I'll definitely copy down the recipe for the chicken. I've read Cleo Coyle's Haunted Bookstore mysteries and own most of the cozies that take place in a library, including a library in a lighthouse. I'd love to add your new book to that collection of haunted readings.
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I have not read a mystery set in a library but I have read one with a ghost in it. Thank you
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Welcome, Marilyn and thanks for sharing your Apricot Chicken recipe -- it looks delicious! I have read books with ghosts in them, and books set in libraries, but never a library with a ghost! Thanks so much for your giveaway ~ bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteLove Jack Shepard in Cleo Coyle's Haunted Bookshop Mysteries.
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I have read Shelved Under Murder. Your book sounds captivating. Thanks for the recipe which I will try. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGeneva, the ghost from Molly MacRae's Haunted Yarnshop Mysteries, is a fun character.
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Yes I have read books set in a library. Thanks for sharing and for this contest! Lindaherold999@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love mysteries set in libraries and bookshops. This series sounds really good. Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteOops! I guess I was supposed to leave my email. ckmbeg (at) gmail (dot) com
DeleteLooks like a interesting read. bevansmichele@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love mysteries with ghosts in them.
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I have read mysteries with ghosts and ones set in libraries. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I believe my college roommate had made this dish or a very similar one. It was many years ago, and I did not ask for the recipe at the time. Am betting that my mother-in-law will really enjoy it.
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I absolutely love this series so, of course, I would love to win the contest. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe it is because I live in a haunted house, but I love stories with ghosts. cheers (at) MarjimManor (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI have read books about ghosts, but I don't think I have read a mystery set in a library only a bookstore. Saamm7(at)msn(dot).com
ReplyDeletelibraries are fun. They have lots of activities going on!
DeleteThat chicken sounds yummy! Yes I have read both! almaj80(at)suddenlink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteIt is! You've read both of my books? Or both something else?
DeleteI can't imagine there being any leftovers from this!
ReplyDeletelibbydodd at comcast dot net
No, there were none when I made it last.
DeleteThis recipe looks delicious! I haven't read a mystery with a ghost in it, but I want to! Haven't read one in a library either! Again, I want to! This book looks great! tami.norman@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have read several mysteries set in a library, most recently Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay. I'm sure I've read some with ghosts too, but none are coming to mind at the moment. mbradeen [at] yahoo [dot] com
ReplyDeleteI don't remember reading about a ghost in a library, sounds good. The chicken recipe is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWork in a library so this works for me.
ReplyDeleteAh, I know many librarians who love my series.
DeleteYour recipe looks so good that I wrote it down so that i can make for hubby I have RSD and my fingers are all crippled but this recipe he will be surprised that i made as I think it is fairly easy to make. I have read a lot of mysteries that are in a series such as the ones that Darryl writes and Jenn McKinlay I buy them as we live in a rural area and not close to a library it is in town which is about 30 min. Thank you for posting today. peggy clayton ptclayton2@aol.com
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! It's not a difficult recipe to make.
DeleteCleo Coyle's Jack Shepard mysteries are set in a bookstore - not quite the same, but it's the first thing I thought of! I work at an elementary school and my office is inside the library - some days I wish I had a ghost to help! robinswebhotmailcom
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! We can all use a helper.
DeleteThank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I started reading cozies in January, so no, I have not read a cozy about a ghost or taking place in the library yet. I would love to though. quilting lady 2 at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteRecipe looks amazing! I really like the sound of a library with a ghost and I would love to read the book.
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Thank you! And do try the recipe!
DeleteHope to win as I want to read a library ghost story. Recipe sounds good I hope to try it. Candykennedy45@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDear Everyone!!
ReplyDeleteI was unable to comment here until now. Just found out I needed to use a different server. I also had to get a new password. Anyway, I want to thank you all for your comments. I hope you do try this recipe. It's delicious. In fact, I'll be making it tonight. I wish I could send you all a copy of Read and Gone.
I have read a mystery about a ghost but none set in a library. I would love to read your book. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love mysteries a out libraries. They are so much fun to read! Thanks for the chance to win!
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The only book with a ghost that I have read is the Sarah Booth Delaney series by Carolyn Haines - and I love it. Thanks for the contest. trwilliams 69 at msn dot com
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