Running a Greek kitchen can be murder….
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THE LATEST Callie’s Kitchen Mystery is SLAYED BY SOUVLAKI: A Callie’s Kitchen Mystery Book 5. The book is available for the Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. This latest adventure follows Callie to the Greek Islands where she joins her family, as well as significant other Ian Sands, for an exciting Greek escape that turns to Greek tragedy when Callie gets drawn into another murder mystery. Authentic Greek recipes are included! OPA!

If you like cozy mysteries with a culinary twist, you’ll also enjoy the new recipe collection based on my series: The Callie’s Kitchen Mysteries Cookbook. This cookbook is chock-full of recipes from the mystery series, plus new recipes not found in the books. Also included are new scenes featuring your favorite characters and more! Click here to order today!
You’re invited to Callie’s Kitchen, where Greek food meets Midwest comfort cooking…
The Callie’s Kitchen Mysteries Cookbook is filled with Mediterranean-meets-Midwest comfort food recipes! You’ll find every delicious recipe from each one of the books in the popular culinary cozy mystery series, plus many new bonus recipes. Also included are book excerpts, brand-new scenes, family lore and kitchen tips from Callie “Calliope” Costas herself, Greek-American foodie, business owner and amateur sleuth.
Now you can share Callie’s Greek specialties with your family and friends, including:
George’s Spanakopita (Spinach-Feta Pie with Phyllo)
Kourabiethes (Greek snowball cookies)
New Year’s Meat-Leek Pie with Phyllo
Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt Sauce
My Big (Low) Fat Greek Salad
You’ll also find Callie’s Midwestern favorites, such as:
Wisconsin Supper Club Cheese Spread
Callie’s Sour Cherry Pie
Pumpkin Spice Scones
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Callie’s fictional Wisconsin eatery, this cookbook is the next best thing. Bring the scrumptious flavors of Callie’s Kitchen right into your own home by ordering today!

Don’t miss the first four books in this fast-paced culinary cozy mystery series: ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK (Book 1), SPICED AND ICED (Book 2), SECRETS AND PIES, (Book 3) and A STEW TO A KILL, (Book 4).
Besides my Callie’s Kitchen Mystery Series, I have other mystery novel projects that I’m developing. I’m so excited to share these brand-new characters with all of you. And of course, I’m still writing about Callie and her many adventures. All in all, I’m a busy writer and I’m looking forward to connecting with readers!
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The Callie’s Kitchen Mysteries have received great reviews like this one for my debut, ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK: “Colorful characters, spicy family dynamics, and tasty Greek treats fill the pages of this delightful new culinary mystery.” – Susan Furlong, author of The Georgia Peach Mysteries.
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Can’t wait for number 2😀
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked the book. The second installment is in progress. I’ll keep you all posted. 🙂
Jennifer, I’m interested to know if you’d like to be featured on my Author Spotlight page on my website. Please let me know. My website is http://www.barbaraschlichting.com
Barb
Hi Barb, Thanks for stopping by and for the offer! I would love to. I’ll email you via your website! –Jenny
I have been working through my TBR pile to this book! I’m excited to read it!
I discovered your blog via the Save Our Cpzoes Readathon. Your kitchen mystery series sound fascinating! I will look for them at the library.
Thank you. So glad we both have wordpress so i could comment.
Thank you, Bree for taking the time to stop by! I hope you enjoy my book!!
Thank you Aspiring Novelist & Photographer! I’m glad you found me via the Readathon!
this is me! thank you!
Just downloaded book1. Just signed up for newsletter as so as they reply
Thank you!! So glad you found me, Ruth! I hope you enjoy the book. 🙂
Chopping Block sounds like a great read. I have added it to my to be read list.
Wonderful!! Thanks and I hope you enjoy it!
On The Chopping Block was a really good book!
Thank you for your comment, Vanessa! I’m so glad you enjoyed the book!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE GIVEAWAY AND GOOD LUCK ALL!
I can’t wait to read secrets and pies!
Thank you, Donamae! I hope you enjoy it!
Nice to meet you (and your books) via Amy Reade.
Nice to meet you, too! I’m always happy to appear on Amy’s wonderful blog!
I just finished Spiced and Iced and enjoyed it so much! You really tell a good cozy story with wonderful characters. Well done. I reviewed it on Amazon.
Thank you for the lovely review of Spiced and Iced! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that you took the time to review it!! It means so much to me. 🙂
I know how important reviews are! We authors would rather get a review than a bouquet of roses. But you still deserve roses – great book. 🙂
Thank you so much for the book. I will enjoy it.
You’re very welcome, Patricia! My pleasure.
@roughwighting, True! LOL. I’d rather have the reviews, though roses are always nice, too. 🙂
Hopefully there will be a book 4. Really been enjoying the series.
Thank you, Carol! A 4th book is in the works, plus some other good stuff, too. I’m so glad that you enjoy the series. Thanks for reaching out!
You are a new author for me and I’m so excited to read your books! They sound so good!
Thank you, Julie! I hope you enjoy my books! Glad you found my series. 🙂
Thank you, Julie!! I’m always glad to meet new readers. I hope you enjoy the series! 🙂
Yikes I need to get a move on I have books one to three here almost done with On The Chopping Block! Have to make room for number four!
Hi Darlene, Lol. I’m so glad you’ve got the first three! Take your time. You’ve got a little while until my new one releases. I’m thrilled you’re reading them all! 🙂
Will there be another book? I really hope so I love this series.
Hi Genevieve! Thanks so much. I’m so glad you are enjoying Callie’s adventures. Yes, I am working on another Callie mystery right now as well as another series! The new Callie’s Kitchen book will be out later this year. 🙂 Updates to come in my newsletter, on my Facebook author page and right here on my website!
Yes! I just released the latest book for pre-order. Please see my current post. Thank you so much for posting! I have been away from my blog for awhile. 🙂