One lucky reader will win a signed copy of Hot Wings and Homicide and other goodies.
And a special bonus: the first in the series, Murder Most Fowl, is a 1.99 Kindle Deal for the month of May!
There are
two things Beth Lloyd knows for certain: a good wing can turn any day around, and
trouble has a way of finding her.
In Hot
Wings and Homicide, Beth and her twin brother Seth are serving up their
signature dishes from the Kluckin’ Good food truck at the Flavors of the Bay
Food Festival. Business is booming, tensions are high, and when a murder rocks
the event, Beth finds herself once again caught between keeping the fryer going
and figuring out what really happened.
And if
there’s one thing she can count on through all of it? Wings.
This
recipe is a little special to me. It’s one my husband and I came up with
together. A little spicy but full of flavor (well, spicy for me, I’m a wimp).
It’s also the first recipe I asked readers to name. In an online poll, readers
chose between three names, and Wings of Fire won by a landslide.
This is an
exclusive recipe that’s only given out at book events. It hasn’t officially
made its way into the series, but I’ve been thinking, it might. So, consider
this your exclusive sneak peek.
And I’d
truly love to hear what you think: should this stay a behind-the-scenes treat,
or does it deserve a permanent place in a future book?
Wings of
Fire
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
3 pounds
chicken wings
1
tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon
salt
½ teaspoon
pepper
½ teaspoon
garlic powder
½ teaspoon
onion powder
1
tablespoon honey
4
tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup hot
sauce (Frank’s RedHot or similar)
Preheat
the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly
grease it.
Rinse the
chicken wings and pat them very dry, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing until the wings are evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for
20 minutes, then flip the wings and continue baking for another 20–25 minutes,
until they are crispy and browned.
While the wings finish cooking, whisk together the hot sauce, honey, and melted butter in a small bowl.
Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl and toss them evenly in the sauce until fully coated.
Serve immediately with celery, carrots, and ranch dressing if desired.
(A note from Leslie: Mr. Right and I are traveling right now and he ordered hot wings for dinner last night, in Taos, NM. When I showed him this recipe, his eyes lit up!)
A Little Something Extra
One of my
favorite things about writing this series is bringing food into the story, not
just as a detail, but as part of the experience. That’s why I include recipes
in the back of my books, so readers can step into Beth’s world long after the
final page.
If you’re new to the series, this is actually the perfect time to start, A Murder Most Fowl (book one) is currently on a Kindle deal for just $1.99 for the month of May.
Let’s have a giveaway!
To
celebrate the release of Hot Wings and Homicide, I’m giving away a
signed hardback complete with all sorts of goodies to one plucky winner!
To enter, leave a comment and tell me: Should this wing recipe stay an exclusive… or become a permanent feature in the series?
(Please leave your email address to enter. U.S. mailing addresses only. Winner will be announced Thursday, May 14.)
About the Author
Carmela
Dutra writes cozy mysteries steeped in food, family, and Bay Area flavor. Her
Food Truck Mystery Series debuted with A Murder Most Fowl, praised by Kirkus
Reviews, Criminal Element, and New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams.
She lives in the Bay Area with her family and pets. Find her on Facebook and
Instagram: @authorcarmela Or check out her website www.carmeladutra.com
Hot
Wings and Homicide
releases May 12, 2026 from Crooked Lane Books
Website: carmeladutra.com
Instagram:
@authorcarmela
Facebook: @authorcarmeladutra
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