Monica Murphy - Happily Ever After Cookbook

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Contents

APPETIZERS & SIDES

Winston Constantines Breadsticks

for Stroke of Midnight by K. Webster

Prep time: 10 min | Cooking time: 12 min | Total time: 22 min

Ingredients

1 sheet thawed puff pastry

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Mediterranean mix (oregano, rosemary, salvia, thyme, basil, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Unroll the puff pastry.
3. Add garlic powder, salt, and Mediterranean mix into the butter. Stir well and spread over the puff pastry.
4. Using a pizza wheel, cut into -inch strips. Separate and twist each piece. Place on the lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool before removing from baking sheet.

Excerpt from Stroke of Midnight by K. Webster

He reaches into his pocket to pull out his wallet. My eyes drift to the way it bulges with money. After he pulls the wad out, he sets it on the table.

You have yourself a deal.

Twice-Baked Potatoes with a Twist

for Come Back for Me by Corinne Michaels

This easy recipe puts a twist on the classic side dish and will be sure to impress your guests!

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 75 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes

cup milk

cup plain Greek yogurt

cup cotija cheese

cup feta cheese

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

teaspoon salt

cup sliced green onions

2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash the potatoes, then pat dry with a paper towel.
3. Poke at least 8-10 holes in each potato using a fork or knife.
4. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.
5. Allow the potatoes to cool for 10 minutes before cutting a thin layer off the top of each potato.
6. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the inside of each potato, making sure not to break the potato skin.
7. Place the inside of the potatoes in a large bowl, then add the milk and plain Greek yogurt.
8. Use an electric mixer to thoroughly combine the ingredients until the potatoes are creamy and mashed.
9. Then, add the cotija cheese, feta cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
10. Beat again until smooth, then fill the potatoes with the mixture.
11. Bake again for 15 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes before garnishing with butter and green onions.

From the author Corinne Michaels

Come Back for Me is not your normal second-chance romance

Apple Coleslaw

for The Butterfly Effect by Kelly Elliott

Made with crunchy apples and carrots in a creamy mayonnaise dressing, this is one tasty recipe for a super easy salad. Just grate the apples and carrots, make the dressing, mix everything, and enjoy!

Ingredients

1 green apple

1 red apple

2 carrots

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, black pepper and salt to taste. Stir well and set aside.
2. Grate the green apple, red apple, and carrots. Transfer into the bowl with the mayonnaise dressing. Stir well and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve!