#COOKING WITH CLORIS--STRAWBERRY COBBLER RECIPE FROM MYSTERY AUTHOR NANCY J. COHEN

Award-winning author Nancy J. Cohen writes the long-running Bad Hair Day Mysteries, featuring South Florida hairstylist and sleuth Marla Vail. However, when Nancy drops by for a visit to Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers, she often shares a recipe rather than tips from Marla’s salon. And those recipes are often the best kind—desserts! Such is the case today with her recipe for strawberry cobbler.

Learn more about Nancy and her books, including her paranormal/fantasy and sci-fi romances, a nonfiction book on writing cozy mysteries, and a recipe book, at her website and blog. 

 

Strawberry Cobbler

(serves 8)

 

Strawberries are popular any time of year, but in summer, fruity desserts are especially welcome. This dish makes a festive and appetizing presentation for a party or family dinner. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a special treat.

 

Filling Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 cup water

32 oz. strawberries

2 Tbsp. unsweetened butter

 

Topping Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. sugar

1-1/2 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. unsweetened butter

¾ cup heavy whipping cream

 

Hull, clean, and quarter the strawberries and set aside. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in strawberries and remove from heat. Pour mixture into greased 2-quart baking dish. 

 

Cut 2 Tbsp. butter into small pieces and dot butter on top of fruit.

 

For the topping, sift together the flour, 1 Tbsp. sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in 3 Tbsp. butter. Stir in whipping cream. Mixture will be lumpy. Drop by the teaspoonful onto top of berries. 

 

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. 

 

Star Tangled Murder

A Bad Hair Day Mystery, Book 18 

Hairstylist Marla Vail is having a blast visiting a Florida living history village over Fourth of July weekend. But when a battle reenactment turns up a real dead body, it sets off fireworks among the villagers. One of the cast members has gone off script to murder the town marshal. Instead of spending the holiday chilling and grilling, somebody’s mind is on killing. Marla determines to find the culprit before she becomes the next victim. 

 

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