How to Make Beignets (Step-by-Step) by Cleo Coyle

Once in your life, you have got to give yourself the treat of making beignets from scratch. Our recipe will take you through the process, step-by-step, with illustrations, mini videos, and tips to help you make and fry these classic New Orleans French Market doughnuts like a pro. 

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Eat with joy! 

~ Cleo

New York Times bestselling author of...

The Coffeehouse Mysteries &

Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

Chocolate-Bottom Banana Bars + Book and Tote #Giveaway from Cleo Coyle

Two layers of flavor and texture make these bars an outstanding treat. A soft banana cake layer floats over a rich, brownie-like base laced with chocolate chips.

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The bars make an impressive home-baked gift for friends and family, yet they're very easy to create, no special culinary skills required. And they're a perfect cozy snack for winter afternoon coffee breaks or late-night noshing.

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Eat with joy! 

~ Cleo

New York Times bestselling author of...
The Coffeehouse Mysteries &
Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

Cheddar Corn Spoon Bread: A No-Fail American Souffle from Cleo Coyle

This no-fail "American soufflé" is incredibly easy to cook and makes an impressive comfort-food side dish for fall and winter dinners, especially roast chicken or turkey.

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My husband (and partner in culinary crime writing) finds it hard to stop eating this one, and so do I.

May you, too, eat with joy!

~ Cleo Coyle, author of
The Coffeehouse Mysteries

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Smashed Baby Red Potatoes from Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle

Cleo Coyle has a partner in 

crime-writing—her husband. 

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This crowd-pleasing side dish uses delicious young potatoes with skins left on for better health and flavor. The recipe is incredibly easy to make, too. 

Our Coffeehouse Mystery readers may recognize these Smashed Baby Reds from our recent bestseller DEAD TO THE LAST DROP. 

Assistant chef Luther Bell cooks them up for customers of the new Village Blend Jazz Space, a relaxed supper club co-managed by our amateur sleuth Clare—who soon feels more than the heat of the kitchen when she becomes a prime suspect in capital crimes of kidnapping and murder...

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~ Cleo


P.S. For the Roasted Garlic Gravy recipe that pairs beautifully with these potatoes, click here. And don't miss the Mini Meat Loaves! 

Sticky Honey-Chili Chicken from Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle

This one-skillet stovetop dinner has a quick marinating process and a fast final glaze that is fantastic. The heat of the jalapenos is nicely controlled by the honey, which keeps the spice level to a pleasant warmth. The cumin lends an earthy flavor, and the lemon juice brings brightness to the balance. This recipe, which also includes garlic, delivers great nutrition, too. 

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Our readers may recognize this dish from our recent bestselling Coffeehouse Mystery DEAD TO THE LAST DROP. Sticky Honey-Chili Chicken was one of the highly popular "Chalkboard Specials" made by assistant chef Luther Bell at the new Village Blend Jazz Space, a relaxed supper club co-managed by our amateur sleuth Clare—who soon feels more than the heat of the kitchen when she becomes a prime suspect in capital crimes of kidnapping and murder… 

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May you eat and read with joy! 
~ Cleo Coyle, author of

The Coffeehouse Mysteries 

Mini Meat Loaves from Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle

There is nothing like meat and potatoes for a simple, satisfying comfort food dinner. Assistant chef Luther Bell knew it, which is why these Mini Meat Loaves became the anchor for one of his most popular "Chalkboard Specials" at the Village Blend Jazz Space, a relaxed supper club in our bestselling culinary mystery DEAD TO THE LAST DROP. 

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Our amateur sleuth Clare helps to manage the club, until she becomes a prime suspect in cases of kidnapping and murder, perplexing mysteries she must solve to save her good friends and her own skin.

Speaking of mysteries...

There is a mystery ingredient in these Mini Meat Loaves, one that many home cooks already know about. Used as a binder instead of your typical bread crumbs or torn bread slices, this mystery ingredient produces a lighter little loaf of meat with a fluffier texture, like the very best meatballs, yet with enough meat in each serving to satisfy hungry humans.

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~ Cleo

How to Make Mini French Caramel Apple Tarts (Tarte Tatins) from Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle

Tarte Tatins are as common in France as our apple pie. But when this upside-down French tart bakes, it creates its own delectable caramel sauce, making it impressive to serve and a treat to eat.

Cleo Coyle has a partner in

crime-writing—her husband.

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My recipe post shares a fun and foolproof mini version, the very same little treats that were mentioned in our recent bestselling Coffeehouse Mystery Dead to the Last Drop. 

Back from her culinary apprenticeship in France, Joy Allegro suggests these mini apple tarts be added to the menu of the new Jazz Space supper club that her mother Clare (our amateur sleuth) is helping to manage in Washington, DC—before she becomes a prime suspect in capital crimes of kidnapping and murder…

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Eat with joy!

~ Cleo Coyle, author of
The Coffeehouse Mysteries

Roasted Garlic Gravy from Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle

This creamy white gravy with the light garlic taste is amazing on so many foods: meatloaf, roasted chicken, fish, potatoes, veggies. Best of all, the health benefits are many. Garlic has been shown to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, prevent dementia and heart disease, and ward off colds. 

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Our Coffeehouse Mystery readers may recognize this gravy from our recent bestseller DEAD TO THE LAST DROP. 

Assistant chef Luther Bell drizzled this flavorful gravy over Mini Meat Loaves and Smashed Baby Reds, one his most popular "Chalkboard Specials" at the new Village Blend Jazz Space, a relaxed supper club co-managed by our amateur sleuth Clare--until she becomes a prime suspect in capital crimes of kidnapping and murder… 

To download this excellent gravy recipe now in a free PDF, click here.

To keep reading this blog post, click here or on the Read More link below and may you eat with joy...

~ Cleo Coyle, author of

The Coffeehouse Mysteries