A Bad Hair Day Cookbook: Recipes from Nancy J. Cohen’s Cozy Mystery Series
Cozy Cookbook
Orange Grove Press (November 19, 2019)
Paperback: 324 pages

Synopsis

Are you having a bad hair day? Whip out your whisk, snatch up your spoon, and prepare your palate. Inside the pages of this cookbook are recipes that will bring you good cheer.

Enjoy 160+ tasty recipes from Nancy J. Cohen’s popular Bad Hair Day cozy mystery series. Included in this cookbook are excerpts, cooking tips, and anecdotes written by hairstylist and savvy sleuth Marla Vail. From appetizers to desserts, Marla offers cooking tips and tricks along with commentary about the dishes she prepares for her family. Whether you’re a skilled cook or an eager novice, this cookbook will unravel the mystery of cooking. Put on your apron and plan to make some killer recipes. Bonuses Include:

•Meet the Sleuth
•Introduction by Marla Vail
•Cooking Tips
•Excerpts from Series Titles
•Themed Menu Suggestions
•“A Sabbath Dinner” by Nancy’s Mother

For Home Cooks, Food Lovers, Mystery Fans and Cookbook Collectors

Recipes are listed in these categories:

APPETIZERS
BEVERAGES
BREADS
SAUCES
SOUPS
ENTREES – BEEF
ENTREES – LAMB
ENTREES – POULTRY
ENTREES – FISH
ENTREES – VEGETARIAN
SIDE DISHES
DESSERTS

“Reading through this cookbook has revived my interest in getting back in the kitchen.” Rhonda Gilliland, Author and Editor of the Cooked to Death Series

“Designed for busy cooks who may not be out solving crimes, but whose time is equally challenged.” Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

“Mysteries and cookbooks belong side by side on readers’ shelves. A Bad Hair Day Cookbook serves up both food and justice.” Christine A. Jackson, Ph.D., Author of Myth and Ritual in Women’s Detective Fiction

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Review

I am a cookbook-aholic and always love when authors that include recipes in their books compile them all into one easy location – like a cookbook!  I have been savoring each recipe and while I haven’t made any of them quite yet, I have bookmarked a few to try out on my family and friends.

What I also enjoyed about this book was the excerpts from several of the books, noting which recipes were from which book, and the tips and tricks at the beginning.  The recipes include everything from appetizers to desserts and everything in between.

I’m including one of the recipes from this book for you to try out and then you’ll want to go grab a copy for yourself!

ASPARAGUS CHEESE POCKETS

This recipe requires a few steps but the effort is worth the impressive results. Serve on a platter or on individual plates as a starter course for a sit-down meal.

Ingredients

½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 Tbsp. low fat milk

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. chopped onion

1 Tbsp. diced pimento, drained

8 oz. tube refrigerated crescent rolls

Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Microwave asparagus with 2 Tbsp. water in a covered microwave-safe container for 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 1 more minute. Cut asparagus into one-inch pieces and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir in onions and pimento.

Unroll the crescent dough into eight separate triangles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each triangle. Add asparagus pieces on top. Fold corners of dough together to hold filling inside. Lightly coat the pockets with cooking spray. Bake until browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serves 8.

Overall we give this book 5 paws up!

About the Author

Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have made the IMBA bestseller list and been selected by Suspense Magazine as best cozy mystery. Nancy has also written the instructional guide, Writing the Cozy Mystery. Her imaginative romances, including the Drift Lords series, have proven popular with fans as well. A featured speaker at libraries, conferences, and community events, Nancy is listed in Contemporary Authors, Poets & Writers, and Who’s Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, & Poets. When not busy writing, she enjoys fine dining, cruising, visiting Disney World, and shopping.

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