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A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras By Ellen Byron
Genre: Cozy Mystery

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Quick Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe from a 1951 cookbook is so simplistically of its time, with the most basic of cheese and only salt and pepper for seasoning.

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
One 12 oz. can and one 5 oz. can of evaporated milk
½ pound grated American or cheddar cheese, plus 2 oz. (I use shredded sharp cheddar)
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Add the salt to a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook the macaroni for the time indicated on the box.

Heat the evaporated milk in a saucepan until small bubbles appear around the edge of the pan. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then blend in most of the cheese, setting aside about two ounces of it.

Butter a baking dish. Place the cooked macaroni in the dish, then pour the cheese mixture over it. Stir to combine well. (It will be very liquid-y. Don’t worry, baking will firm it up.) Top with remaining cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Servings: 8.

About the Book

It’s cozy. It’s culinary. It’s Mardi Gras madness! It’s the fifth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today-bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author Ellen Byron.

Step 1: join a killer krewe

It’s carnival season in New Orleans, and Ricki James-Diaz and her friends from Bon Vee are dressing up for Mardi Gras. They’ve joined the notorious krewe of Chew to support Ricki’s chef boyfriend, Virgil, who is to be crowned this year’s king. It’s all fun, throws, and over-the-top outfits until the krewe’s captain is found strangled with his own medallion.

Step 2: survive the festivities

The prime suspect is Ricki’s friend, the deceased’s wife who discovered he was cheating on her. It seems a straightforward case, but Ricki isn’t so sure. The krewe’s leader had many enemies including his mistress, his krewe co-founder who he ousted, and his college friend whose girlfriend he stole. One thing’s clear, Ricki’s at the center of yet another murder investigation. And if she’s not careful, her first Mardi Gras could also be her last . . .

Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, these delightful mysteries bring New Orleans to life with fun characters and delicious recipes. This series is a must-read for culinary cozy lovers!

About the Author

Ellen is a bestselling author, Anthony nominee, and recipient of multiple Agatha and Lefty awards for her Cajun Country Mysteries, Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, Catering Hall Mysteries (as Maria DiRico), and Golden Motel Mysteries. She is also an award-winning playwright and non-award-winning writer of TV hits like Wings, Just Shoot Me, and Fairly OddParents, but considers her most impressive achievement working as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart.

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