Recipe and Blog Post for Murder Most Fowl by Carmela Dutra

A Murder Most Fowl: A Food Truck Mystery
by Carmela Dutra

About A Murder Most Fowl

A Murder Most Fowl: A Food Truck Mystery
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – California
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
Hardcover ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892423175
Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892423182
Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892423199

A food truck run by twins serves up a clucking good murder in this cozy debut mystery, perfect for fans of Lucy Burdette and Joanne Fluke.

When their late aunt Dolly passes away, twins Beth and Seth Lloyd inherit a chicken themed food truck. Despite the challenges, the siblings rise to the occasion, even going as far as signing up their truck Kluckin’ Good to compete on a top cooking show and ruffle a few feathers for some good publicity. But the competition goes from heated to lethal when a contestant is found dead.

With the elimination competition becoming far too literal, Beth and Seth will need all the help they can get to get out of the frying pan without landing in the fire. With their loyal assistant–and Beth’s best friend–Rylie by their side, they’ll have to follow the bread crumbs to untangle a very twisted case before either one of them is put on the chopping block.

This humorous series debut with a mouthwatering mystery will charm readers and keep them guessing right until the not-so-bitter end.

RECIPE

The Kluckin’ Greek: Chicken Wings Recipe

Intro: Beth’s voice.

If you ask my twin brother Seth, wings are the universal love language. If you ask me, they’re the perfect bribe. Hungry detective giving you the side-eye? Hand him a plate of The Kluckin’ Greek and suddenly he forgets all about the time you accidentally got arrested in a chicken suit. (Long story. Don’t ask.)

This recipe is one of our customer favorites from Kluckin’ Good, the food truck Seth and I run in Clementine. It’s messy, zesty, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell so good the neighbors will “accidentally” stop by. Best part? You don’t even need a fryer. Your oven does all the work.

So, grab your apron (the clean one, not the one you’ve been using as a potholder), and let’s make wings that would win over even the pickiest food critic.

The Kluckin’ Greek

Serves 4 (or 2 if you’re Seth and don’t like to share)

Ingredients:

3 pounds frozen chicken wings, thawed

6–8 garlic cloves, crushed

1 small garlic clove, finely grated

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (reserve half)

2 Tbsp cracked black pepper

1¼ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp cayenne pepper

2 tsp dried oregano

¼ cup chopped parsley

3–4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Feta cheese crumbles (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions:

Step 1

Whisk lemon zest and juice, crushed garlic, half the oil, black pepper, salt, cayenne, and oregano in a large bowl. Add wings and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours (or up to 12 if you like to plan ahead).

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with foil. If you have wire racks, set them inside—this helps the wings crisp. Arrange marinated wings on sheets. Bake for about 1 hour, rotating trays halfway through, until deeply browned and crisp.

Step 3

Whisk remaining oil, lemon juice, and grated garlic in a small bowl. Season if needed.

Step 4

To serve, stir parsley into dressing. Pile wings onto a platter, drizzle with dressing, and top with crumbled feta. Then stand back before they vanish.

Beth’s closing notes.

There you go—wings so good they should come with a warning label: “May cause sibling fights.” If you make these, tag me so I can prove to Seth that yes, people really do like my recipes better than his. And remember, wings are best enjoyed hot, with extra napkins, and preferably without a side of murder investigation.

About A Murder Most Fowl

A food truck run by twins serves up a clucking good murder in this cozy debut mystery, perfect for fans of Lucy Burdette and Joanne Fluke.

When their late aunt Dolly passes away, twins Beth and Seth Lloyd inherit a chicken themed food truck. Despite the challenges, the siblings rise to the occasion, even going as far as signing up their truck Kluckin’ Good to compete on a top cooking show and ruffle a few feathers for some good publicity. But the competition goes from heated to lethal when a contestant is found dead.

With the elimination competition becoming far too literal, Beth and Seth will need all the help they can get to get out of the frying pan without landing in the fire. With their loyal assistant–and Beth’s best friend–Rylie by their side, they’ll have to follow the bread crumbs to untangle a very twisted case before either one of them is put on the chopping block.

This humorous series debut with a mouthwatering mystery will charm readers and keep them guessing right until the not-so-bitter end.

Praise for A Murder Most Fowl:

“A serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments add up to a fun read.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“The perfect escapist read, brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun.”

—Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret, Book, and Scone Society mysteries

Product Details

ISBN9798892423175

Available Sep 09, 2025

Published by Crooked Lane Books

Pages336

About Carmela Dutra

Hailing from the Bay Area of California, Carmela Dutra cherishes her family, rainy days, and making others laugh.

After years of working on her award-winning indie children’s picture books, she transitioned into crafting cozy mysteries filled with emotion, humor and heart.

When she’s not penning her latest tale, Carmela enjoys sketching, sipping copious amounts of coffee, and over-cuddling her allergy-inducing cats and dog. She shares her life with her best friend and husband, raising two dinosaur-obsessed sons. A lover of alternative rock, Carmela often writes to its rhythm and finds comfort in rewatching The Big Bang Theory and M*A*S*H.

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