From Susannah’s Kitchen · July 2026
Susannah’s Stuffed Turkey Bell Peppers
A colorful family-favorite supper with seasoned turkey, rice, tomatoes, and cheese.
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The Real Story Behind Lark Mesa
Fourteen personal essays about caregiving, midlife reinvention, and the twenty-two months it took to build twelve books.
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From Susannah’s Kitchen
Recipes from Lark Mesa
One companion recipe for every book, plus the real-life family dishes that belong on Susannah’s table.
From Susannah’s Kitchen · June 2026
A No-Fuss Recipe While Preparing for the Book Launch
A hands-off sausage-and-peppers supper for the busy final weeks before a July book launch.
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Book 12 Recipe · May 2026
Christmas on the Square Smothered Cajun Turkey Legs
Bold, slow-braised turkey legs in onion gravy for the full-series Christmas feast.
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Book 11 Recipe · April 2026
Hartwell Mansion Breakfast Casserole
An elegant overnight casserole for the mansion’s first breakfast service.
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Book 10 Recipe · March 2026
Lark Mesa Schoolhouse Fudge
Old-fashioned chocolate fudge for fundraisers, teacher lounges, and community tables.
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Book 9 Recipe · February 2026
Lark Mesa Vineyard Harvest Bake
Wild rice, sausage, roasted grapes, sweet potatoes, and pecans for a first-vintage celebration.
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Book 8 Recipe · January 2026
Marcus Bell’s Braised Chicken with Root Vegetables
The meal that teaches Pam she can be fed, made slowly and offered without negotiation.
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Book 7 Recipe · December 2025
Ellen Whitaker’s Buttermilk Pie
The old-fashioned pie that stays on the Bluebonnet menu under Ellen’s initials, made with freshly grated nutmeg.
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Book 7 Recipe · November 2025
Bluebonnet Diner Chicken Fried Steak
Crisp Texas chicken fried steak with peppered cream gravy and country sides.
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Book 6 Recipe · October 2025
The Church Supper Chicken & Wild Rice Bake
A nostalgic bake inspired by church cookbooks, shared tables, and stories worth preserving.
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Book 5 Recipe · September 2025
Dean’s Sunday Pot Roast
A slow-braised Sunday pot roast whose comfort lingers long after the table is cleared.
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Book 4 Recipe · August 2025
Crowder Ranch Beef and Biscuit Casserole
A hearty ranch supper with savory beef filling and golden buttermilk biscuits baked on top.
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Book 3 Recipe · July 2025
Pecan Street Family Hash Brown Casserole
A golden, familiar hash brown casserole for the moment a house finally begins to feel like home.
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Book 2 Recipe · June 2025
Creekside Feed Store King Ranch Chicken Casserole
A deeply Texan layered casserole for the weeks when a family needs one less thing to manage.
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Book 1 Recipe · May 2025
Ruth Lindley’s Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
A warm chicken, broccoli, rice and cheddar casserole made for the days when love arrives carrying a covered dish.
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