To celebrate the second week of my new release, I'm offering another BOOK GIVEAWAY today. Yes, it's SHREDDING THE EVIDENCE, or winner's choice of any Cookbook Nook Mystery. Leave a comment below.
I'm so excited to tell you about this new release. If you missed the announcement last week, it's SHREDDING THE EVIDENCE, the 9th Cookbook Nook Mystery. I didn't think I'd write more than five book in this series, but I am continuing on because I'm having so much fun developing the characters, their lives, their loves and heartaches. The characters have become like family to me. And in this "new normal" of quarantining, it's nice to have "family" around.
So why the title and what kind of recipes are there? Well, let me share the brief blurb and you'll get the idea:
The denizens of Crystal Cove are salivating over the upcoming Food Bowl Week, when local chefs offer some of their best and most imaginative creations in bite-size portions all over town. Bookstore proprietor Jenna Hart is hungry to sample as many of the delicacies as she can, but when she stumbles onto the dead body of a local food reporter and learns that her best friend’s husband is the primary suspect, she’ll have to summon the appetite for a side dish of sleuthing to prove his innocence.
Um...around that dead body? Shredded paper.
And Food Bowl week? There's plenty of shredded food, like shredded pork sandwiches, bird's nest salad, shredded grilled cheese sandwiches, and yes, shredded coconut desserts, like the one I shared last week.
So here's the shredded grilled cheese sandwich recipe. So simple. So tasty.
Shredded Grilled Cheese
(Makes 2
sandwiches)
4 slices
bread
4
tablespoons butter
4
tablespoons cream cheese
6 ounces cheddar
cheese, shredded
6 ounces parmesan
cheese, shredded
Butter each
slice of bread on one side. Spread the cream cheese on the other side of the
bread. [Note: The cream cheese side is
the inside of the sandwich; the butter side is the outside.]
In a small
bowl, mix the shredded cheeses.
To assemble: Top two slices of bread,
cream cheese side up, with shredded cheddar cheese and half of the parmesan
cheese. Set the other slice of bread on top of the sandwich and press slightly.
If cooking on a stovetop: Heat a large
skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Set the remaining parmesan cheese
on the skillet. Set the two sandwiches on top. Cook the sandwiches on the
skillet for 4 minutes, until golden brown. You can add more parmesan on top and flip (sort of messy), or lift out the sandwich, sprinkle extra on the pan, and then flip. Flip the sandwiches, using a
spatula, and cook another 2-4 minutes. You can compress the sandwich with the
spatula. Turn the sandwich one more time. Press down with the spatula, and
remove the sandwiches from the pan. Let cool about 2-3 minutes, and serve.
If cooking on a panini or sandwich maker:
Set the remaining parmesan cheese on the griddle. Set the 2 sandwiches on the
cheese -- you can add more parmesan on top, if desired -- and slowly lower the top of the sandwich maker. Cook for a total of 4
minutes. Remove sandwiches from the griddle and let cool 2-3 minutes, then
serve. Beware, the insides might ooze out
the sides. If the lid is too heavy, you might want to consider resorting to the
stovetop method.
GIVEAWAY
Are there mystery series that you love to read where the characters start to feel like your family? I'm giving away a copy of SHREDDING THE EVIDENCE
or winner's choice of any Cookbook Nook Mystery to one commenter.
Leave a comment to enter and remember to include your email so I can contact you.
I'm picking a winner tonight.
All the buy links are on this one page of my website: HERE
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giving away books -- both cozy and suspense -- daily while we're in
quarantine, so if you follow me on Facebook, look for the daily giveaways!
Today is day 8.
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Also, don't forget to order the first book in my new
Fairy Garden Mystery series,
A SPRINKLING OF MURDER, coming June 2020
in trade paperback and e-book.
You can read all about it and order it on various sites
on my website HERE.
Plus I've posted a few of my fairy gardens.
And here is my latest Aspen Adams novel of suspense...
Order FAN MAIL, the second in series, trade paperback and e-book: HERE
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There are several cozy series that I read where I wish the characters were real, because I would love to hang out with them. I love this series. Thank you for your generosity, this chance to win and the recipe. areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteRobyn, lovely to see you here. I agree. There are a few characters I wish were real. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. Glad to hear it. ~ Daryl
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Thanks, Kat. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteLori, that is lovely. ~ Daryl
DeleteYour characters all come alive in your writing. I think I know them personally.
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Judy, thank you so much. ~ Daryl
DeleteLove grilled cheese and this book sounds good too!!
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Dakota, I adore grilled cheese sandwiches! ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteDawn, enjoy. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Dianne. ~ Daryl
DeleteJoe Grey, Dulce, and all the other kitties in the Joe Grey series by Shirley Rousseau Murphy are like family. Thank you for the recipe. I love grilled cheese!
ReplyDeleteMel, I haven't read those. I'll have to look them up. ~ Daryl
DeleteThis is a great series. I can't wait to read the new one.
ReplyDeleteAnn, thanks. ~ Daryl
DeleteThere are a lot of characters for any books that I read that feel like family. I cheer for their , Cry for anything that bad has happened to them, and laugh at anything funny they’ve done.
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Christine, the laughing sure helps, doesn't it? ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteBonnie, that's great to hear. Me, too. ~ Daryl
DeleteThere are too many to choose from I can find a character or more in every book that reminds me of someone or myself. I am making this Grilled Cheese sandwich today definitely comfort food! Thanks for the recipe and chance to win a book.
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Tea, isn't that funny how they can remind you of someone? I have a few "composite" characters, taking a bit from this person or that. ~ Daryl (Shh, that's a secret.)
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Yep, Libby, it has a crunch. I love this one. ~ Daryl
DeleteEllie Alexander's Bakeshop Mysteries is one series where the characters are like family to me. I love grilled cheese sandwiches, but have never used shredded cheese or had some cheese on the outside. Looks & sounds so yummy.
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Jana, a new adventure. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteSue, you're right. Sometimes it's hard to close a book. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteRCraftLady, thanks. I hope my readers enjoy them. ~ Daryl
DeleteRecipe looks great! Looking forward to reading "Shredding the Evidence". Thanks for the chance.
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Yes so many! Really enjoy your books! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
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Haley Snow in the Florida Keys she's a reporter for tasting food at restaurants. I must try your cheese sandwich soon. Thank you for the chance to win your book it Looks amazing and fun to read. Dona Donakutska7@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDonamae, don't you just love Haley? One of my favorites. ~ Daryl
DeleteI love grilled cheese but have never considered using shredded cheese.. going to have to try that. Also looking forward to reading the series. I'm a newbie to this series but love cozies!
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ReplyDeleteMmm, that sandwich looks so good. And so easy too!
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Alicia, all we need is Mary Poppins to help us with the jump. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteOkay, I am definitely making that sandwich. I love cheese.
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I have a lot of series that I read that the characters feel like family. Way to many to name. Thanks for the chance.
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ReplyDeleteKristin, isn't that a delightful series!! Love it. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteMelissa, how true. ~ Daryl
DeleteI think that when I start reading a series I find something about all of them that I love or can relate to. Gemma Halliday's High-Heels Series is one of my favorites though. What girl can't relate to a diet coke drinking, McDonald's eating shoe designer that has a thing for becoming involved in solving cases. Thank you for the recipe and opportunity to win one of your novels!
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ReplyDeletethinking about Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, a favorite meal!
Bookworm, I do like starting at the beginning of a series and am always surprised when I've picked one up in the middle. ~ Daryl
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ReplyDeleteOutside of your books, I would have to say I have fallen in love with Mackenzie "Mac" Almeida in the Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series by Maddie Day. Between Mac and the Cozy Caper Book Group, I feel like I'm settling down with old friends when I pick up one of the books. Although recently released MURDER AT THE TAFFY SHOP is only the second book in the series, I know I'm already looking forward to book #3.
Thank you for the fabulous opportunity to win one of your books! Shared everywhere and hoping to be the fortunate one selected.
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Kay, you are so wonderful to say that. Mad my day! And how fun to enjoy "Mac" so much. Old friends. Love that. ~ Daryl
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Can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for the chance.
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ReplyDeleteThe winner of this giveaway by random selection is Sharon Guagliardo. I've sent you an email. To the rest of you, thanks for chiming in! I hope you will tell a friend about Shredding the Evidence. Happy reading and stay safe. ~ Daryl
ReplyDeleteCongratulations happy reading
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