Test cooking for Volume 2 of Murder, She Cooked

Photos to whet your appetites!

Feb 28, 2024

My lovely test cooks have been sending in feedback and photos of dishes destined for volume 2. When I started writing this post, I was including little snippets from testers’ feedback or observations about their photos but I soon realised it would almost take me longer than writing the actual book! So my apologies to those whom I have just name-checked rather than including some of their brilliant feedback, it is all greatly appreciated and will find its way into Vol 2 in some form.

If you have sent feedback and don’t see your photo, please email me, I may have missed it.

If you haven’t got around to testing, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time!

Gillian made me laugh out loud with her step-by-step feedback on Pat Hingle’s Pumpkin Bread with step 1 being - light the Murder, She Wrote votive…

With Angela watching over proceedings, how could it fail to be a success?! Gillian also made Louis Herthum’s Red Beans and Rice which was a clear and simple recipe “producing tasty results.” Hurrah!

Sara in Abruzzo, Italy sent interesting information as to how lasagna is made in her region with her thoughts on Carol Lawrence’s version.

Cheryl made Jameson Parker’s Pheasant Cock-a-Leekie in her pressure cooker and it looks delicious!

and check out this fabulous-looking fish dish from the kitchen of Wayne Rogers made by Cathy.

Cathy also made Mariette Hartley’s Chicken Wonderful.

Robin rustled up Kaitlin Hopkins’ Spicy Seafood Chowder.

Briana made Nina Foch’s Savory Broiled Chicken

and Richard Crenna’s Barbecued Chicken.

Amie made Wayne Rogers’ Hunters Eggs.

Sara made Susan Blakely’s Tahini Dressing

Aleka made Thom Bierdz’ Vegetarian Meat Loaf

My writer chum VT made Ron Masak’s Albondigas Soup.

Another writer chum Jodi made Denise Gentile’s Red Pepper Risotto

Stephanie tested France Nuyen’s Spinach Pie

Sarah tried Beth Grant’s Country Corn Bread Muffins.

Sherrie rustled up Brett Porter’s Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas.

Fay made Jameson Parker’s Pheasant Cock-a-leekie.

My writer chum Sue made Christopher Neame’s Kleftico.

Chloe made Thom Bierdz’ Vegetarian Meatloaf

Ursula tried Pat Hingle’s Pumpkin Bread

William tried Jennifer Warren’s Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce

My writer chum Bruce McMichael made Lisa Darr’s The Spicy Lemon Chicken Caper.

as did another writer chum Tracy O’Brien - it’s a writer’s favourite!

My lovely new neighbours in Hastings, Kelly and Graham, made Denise Gentile’s Red Pepper Risotto and Thom Bierdz’ Vegetarian Meatloaf.

PHEW and MY GOODNESS. What a lot of lovely test cooks I have! There is no way I can write the next volume without all of you lovely people so a million thank-yous to everyone for taking the time to do this for me. I love you all!

My next step is to look at my enormous spreadsheet and check if I have any straggler recipes that still need testing, or to see if any episodes are lacking a recipe.

Next up from me will be the episode guide and companion recipes for the first episode of season 3 and the one from which the iconic image of Jessica in her heart-shaped sunglasses is taken…

Coming to you on the 13th March.

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