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Authors: Liz Mugavero

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RECIPES
Pumpkin Twists
½ cup water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 egg
½ cup natural canned pumpkin
1½ cups whole wheat flour*
1½ cups unbleached flour*
½ cup cornmeal
dash of cinnamon
*
Note: Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
 
—Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
—In large bowl, combine water, oil, egg, and pumpkin. Mix well and then add in dry ingredients (flours, cornmeal, cinnamon).
—On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness. With a knife or pizza cutter, cut out strips 4 inches long and ½ inch wide.
—Twist strips and place on a greased baking sheet.
—Bake for 30 minutes, turn oven off and let cool inside oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
—Cool and store in a sealed container. Treats may also be dehydrated to extend shelf life.
Grain-Free Veggie Tails
8 oz. frozen peas and carrots
½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup potato flour
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
—Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
—Defrost frozen vegetables in microwave and then mince in food processor (or mash with fork).
—Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add small amount of water if mixture is too dry.
—Put mixture into a pastry bag with a star-shaped pastry tip. (Use a variety of sizes and shapes of the pastry tips to suit your preference!)
—On a greased baking sheet, squeeze mixture out of pastry bag into 5-inch sections.
—Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
—Cool and store in sealed container. Treats may be dehydrated to extend shelf life.
Apple Cinnamon Drop Cookies
3 cups wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
1 whole apple
1 egg
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
4 dashes cinnamon
1 cup water
—Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
—Slice apple into small bite-size pieces.
—Mix all ingredients in stand mixer (or by hand).
—Scoop dough with cookie scoop and place on cookie sheet.
—Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
 
Option #2:
 
Cut into apple-shaped cookies with a cookie cutter and coat with melted peanut butter chips and/or melted yogurt chips.
 
Treats may be dehydrated (approx. 8 hours) to extend shelf life.
Peanut Butter Crunch Bones
1½ cups whole wheat flour*
1½ cups white flour*
1 cup natural crunchy peanut butter
½ cup vegetable oil
1¼ cups water
1 tablespoon honey
*
Note: Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
 
—Mix all ingredients in stand mixer and knead for 2 minutes. Ensure dough is pliable and not fracturing.
—Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired bone size.
—Convection bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes.
Note from the Author
While The Chanler Mansion and the Cliff Walk are real places in Newport, Rhode Island, I changed certain details for the purpose of the story. All discrepancies are mine.
Acknowledgments
I am beyond thankful for all the people who have helped this series continue, especially my editor, John Scognamiglio, and my agent, John Talbot. Sherry Harris, editor and my fellow Wicked Cozy Author, your talents at making my books better never cease to amaze me.
I wouldn't have as much joy in my work if I wasn't sharing this ride with Sherry and the rest of the Wickeds (and their alter egos), Jessie Crockett/Jessica Estevao, Julie Hennrikus/Julianne Holmes, Edith Maxwell/Maddie Day, and Barbara Ross. You guys are my lifeboat.
With every book, I choose a few special rescue organizations to mention in honor of my rescue dogs and cats. This time, I'm proud to mention these amazing animal angels:
Lisa Starker Shackett and Mary's Kitty Korner, Inc., in Granby, Connecticut, online at maryskittykorner.org.
Joni Nelson, Fred, and the Feral Cat Warriors of Boston's Forgotten Felines, Roslindale, Massachusetts, true warriors for the cats.
Angels Among Us Animal Rescue in Brighton, Tennessee, online at angelsamongusanimalrescue.org.
Vanessa at the Big Biscuit in Franklin, Massachusetts—thanks for your awesome recipes!
As always, thanks to Cynthia and Doug Fleck for being two of my biggest fans.
A thank you that will never be big enough to Kim Fleck, wearing two hats: First as Brand Fearless for her social media prowess and photography skills, and more importantly as herself for her never-ending support, patience, and love. I truly have no idea where I'd be without you. You make it all possible and worthwhile. Love you.
And to the readers—there are no words. Thank you for loving books, and for reading mine.
To the extent that the image or images on the cover of this book depict a person or persons, such person or persons are merely models, and are not intended to portray any character or characters featured in the book.
 
KENSINGTON BOOKS are published by
 
Kensington Publishing Corp.
119 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
 
Copyright © 2016 by Liz Mugavero
 
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews.
 
If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher, and neither the Author nor the Publisher has received any payment for this “stripped book.”
 
Kensington and the K logo Reg. U.S. Pat & TM Off.
 
ISBN-13: 978-1-4967-0017-9
ISBN-10: 1-4967-0017-1
First Kensington Mass Market Edition: January 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4967-0017-9
First Kensington Electronic Edition: January 2016
 

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