Delilah's Downfall up for BOOK OF THE WEEK

Hey, everyone! I am proud to announce that my second Texas Temptations book is up for Book of the Week at Long and Short Reviews! Check out some of the great things Canterbury Bell said about it:

Delilah is a complicated woman. She has grown up under the black cloud of a reckless mother and very overprotective brothers. Although all the Bartlett brothers have a similar desire, they are all so different in personality and manner that it makes this exciting to read. They are opposite in many way but complement each other in their dedication to their ranch and their desire for one woman to love all of them. They are the ultimate cowboys, physically and the ultimate men emotionally. The story carries their mutual attraction so smoothly and resists what could be cliché.

She said even more great things so check it out! And, be sure to give me a vote if you like the review!

Delilah's Recipes: Kahlua Brownies

Woo hoo! It's release day. Mel told me I wasn't allowed to share the rib recipe until tomorrow and had to share this. I've had this for years and not sure where I found it. It might even been on the Kahlua website. But since it is a celebration day, Mel said there had to be some kind of chocolate involved. And don't forget Mel is featuring cowboys all week.
Make sure to stop by to check out Delilah's Downfall and read it while you munch on these. They are very rich and delicious.

Kahlua Brownies

1 pkg Fudge brownie mix(like Betty Crocker)   6 T Kahlua

1/4 c veg oil                                                              1/2 c butter, room temp

1/4 c water                                                               2 c powdered sugar

3 large eggs                                                               3 T Kahlua  

1 c chopped pecans                                                   6 oz semi sweet chocolate

                                                                                     4 T butter

Combine the brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and pecans. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch dish at 350 degrees F for 25-30 min. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 6 tablesppons of Kahlua. Cool completely. Comine butter, powdered sugar, and 3 T of Kahlua. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Melt chocolate and butter in a med pan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread over chilled brownies.

Delilah's Recipes: Strawberry Lemonade

Hey, everyone! This is Delilah here from Mel's book, Delilah's Downfall. In case you didn't know, I am a chef. Well, more like a glorified cook now that I work at the Bartlett Ranch, but I am loving it. There is something so satifying about cooking for four men.

Anyway, this week, Mel asked me to share my favorite recipes with you all. These are recipes I have picked up throughout the years and adapted them to my own tastes. I hope you enjoy them.

Oh, and make sure that you go by Mel's Blog. She is featuring the American cowboy this week.

Strawberry Lemonade
20 servings

1 3/4 cups pure cane white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 pt of crushed strawberries (optional)


1.In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Cool to room temp and then chill in refrigerator.


2.Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
 
At this point you could serve it, or toss in the pint of crushed strawberries. Enjoy!