Huevos Rancheros #recipe and the Reluctant Psychic Murder #Mystery #book series

In A Stone Cold Murder, Petra moved to New Mexico to start a job at a quirky smalltown museum. She quickly falls in love with the state, for a variety of reasons – including the food! 

These mysteries don’t include recipes in the books, but food is a great way to get to know a place. Huevos rancheros is a popular breakfast dish in New Mexico (and in Mexico and other places). You can probably get it in any diner in the state, but it’s easy to make at home as well.

Huevos Rancheros

Serves 4-6
8-12 corn tortillas (2 per person)
One can refried beans
Shredded or sliced cheddar (about 1/4 cup per person)
4-6 eggs (2 per person)
enchilada sauce (available, canned, in the Mexican section of most groceries)

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Sauté the hash browns in a little oil until nicely cooked. Set aside.
3. Lightly brush a warm skillet with oil. Fry the tortillas until warm and turning golden, 30-60 seconds per side.
4. Place the tortillas in stacks of two on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Spread refried beans over the top tortilla in each pair.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheese or lay a slice of cheese on each serving.
6. Put the baking sheet in the oven for 12-15 minutes, so the beans heat and the cheese melts.
7. Meanwhile, warm the enchilada sauce on the stove or in the microwave. Fry the eggs to the hardness of your choosing.
8. Move the tortillas to individual plates. Add two eggs to the top of each. Pour enchilada sauce over it all. Serve immediately.

Options:

• You can use only one tortilla and one egg per person.
• You can heat the tortilla, beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce on a plate in the microwave and then add the egg on top.
• Try whole pinto beans or black beans instead of refried beans. Experiment with different cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or queso fresco.
• Use green chile sauce, salsa, or hot sauce instead of, or in addition to, enchilada sauce.
• Add fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped avocado, jalapenos, diced yellow onion, lettuce, or cilantro to garnish.

In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. In book 1, A Stone Cold Murder, Petra Cloch started a new job as the rocks and minerals curator at a quirky private museum in smalltown New Mexico.

Book 2, Death at Rock Bottom, comes out July 30: Petra gets drawn into another mystery after a retired petroleum engineer and rockhound died while hiking. Frank acted odd in his last weeks, whispering about aliens. Was he showing the first signs of dementia, or were more sinister forces at work? As Petra’s book club becomes a crime-fighting club, Petra must use her psychic gift and her brains to fight through the clues along with her newfound family.

Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance, often with Southwestern landscapes. In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. 

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery and find out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves. Kris’s romantic suspense novels include stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue.

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A Stone Cold Murder #Mystery tour stops: bloggers review "a complex mystery with many layers" #books

A Stone Cold Murder: A Reluctant Psychic Murder Mystery Book 1: A quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. 

Several bloggers reviewed the book!

“The mystery was unique and so well done. Her psychometry gives her clues, but not enough to know what exactly is going on. I love how she slowly investigates, how she slowly begins to trust, and how she gradually starts to accept her gift. Plenty of suspicious characters and red herrings keep readers on their toes.

“Quirky characters in an unconventional museum pulled me in to this captivating mystery. I loved this series debut and I can't wait to return to the Banditt Museum!” ~Cozy Up With Kathy

“I swiftly became sympathetic to Petra’s uneasy adaptations and her sad and lonely past. The plot is well-paced, and Petra’s reaction to her first handling of potential evidence of murder reveals her startling ability very effectively...

“The author’s writing is easy to read, and I was so engaged with the story that I read it from start to finish one evening... I recommend A STONE COLD MURDER to cozy mystery readers, especially those interested in psychic elements, museum settings, rocks, and minerals.” ~Boys' Mom Reads

“The author did a wonderful job explaining Petra’s gift and included ways it shook up her life. I became invested in her life easily. Her inner dialogues touched my heart… Ms. Bock has surrounded Petra with a well-crafted, quirky cast of characters…

“Ms. Bock penned a complex mystery with many layers. With Petra taking over not only the deceased’s office but his rental home as well, she is immersed in the mystery of his death. She knows there is more to his story, but can she find the truth? I appreciated the pace that was set for this story. Time was allowed to introduce the characters while Petra debated how to move forward. This draws readers in, then the twists start to happen. A wanted man, an important object or two in the museum, a crazy filing system, an unexpected visitor, a new friend with a gift of their own, all come together as Petra follows clue after clue and learns something surprising about her gift. This culminates in an exciting chase and takedown that will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Kris Bock at the Mineral Museum

“A Stone Cold Murder is an excellent start for this series. Petra Cloch is a character that will stick with you. The author’s detailed depictions will put you right on the scene of everything that happens. Petra has come a long way within these pages, but the progress is still new. I am excited to see her journey continue. Death at Rock Bottom will be released on July 30. I have saved a spot on my calendar.” ~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

Read a sample or get A Stone Cold Murder: A Reluctant Psychic Murder Mystery Book 1.

Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance, often with smart, snarky heroines finding adventure (sometimes against their will) in the Southwest. She lives in New Mexico where she enjoys hiking with her husband and playing with their ferrets. 

In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. This humorous series starts with Something Shady at Sunshine Haven, which made Barnes & Noble's list of “Handpicked Favorites You'll Love!” Kris’s romantic suspense novels include stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue. Readers have called these novels “Smart romance with an Indiana Jones feel.”

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series stars the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery. Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter and get an Accidental Detective short story and other freebies. Then every two weeks, you’ll get fun content about pets, announcements of new books, sales, and more.