Greetings, blog readers!

The subject is food, and I’ll share a secret with you, Casey isn’t much of a cook. That’s why she’s asked me to guest blog for her today. My name is Miranda Bliss and I’m the author of the Cooking Class Mysteries from Berkley. Book #1 in the series (“Cooking Up Murder”) was published last year and this June, it was followed by “Murder on the Menu.” In December, “Dead Men Don’t Get the Munchies” will hit the shelves.

Considering my books, it’s no wonder Casey assumed that I’m a pretty good cook. Little does she know that I have less in common with Julia Child than I do with Annie Capshaw, the heroine of my series.

You see, Annie might be a pretty good detective, but she’s the worst cook in the world! At least, unlike her, I’m not a total failure in the kitchen. I don’t burn water like Annie does. I don’t catch kitchens on fire, either. Then again, I’ve never had to deal with nasty poisoners, arms smugglers, or members of the Washington DC elite who have mayhem on their minds. That’s all in a day’s work for Annie.

And I do have some very handy culinary skills.

I know where the phone is so I can call for take-away.

I know where the freezer is (after all, that’s where the pizzas and the microwave-‘em dinners live).

I know which cupboard contains the peanut butter and where to find the jelly (top right refrigerator shelf, behind the little white paper container of last night’s leftover Chinese).

Even so, believe me when I tell you there are some really good recipes in my books, 10 in each book, in fact. The one I’ve included here is one of Annie’s favorites from “Cooking Up Murder.” I think you’ll enjoy it because–

Oh, wait! My doorbell just rang and I’ve got to run. Dinner is here.

Annie and Eve’s Indulgence

Serves . . . how much can you eat?

1 large chocolate bar
1 jar chunky peanut butter
1 large spoon

You know what to do!