Feed your belly and soul with this cookbook devotional by Jennifer Cote. Scrumptious recipes for any occasion, from soups to desserts and everything in between, are sprinkled with spiritual insights regarding life, health, family and more. Though Jennifer Cote is a chef at a high end shop, her recipes are cost-efficient and enriched with flavor. That’s a sweet combination no matter how you slice it. Each page is laced with evocative, black and white photographs that will either be etched into your heart or cause cravings for your taste buds. This is a great book for those who want to be feed spirit, soul, and tummy.

Sneak Peak – Take a look at one of Jennifer Cote’s tasty recipes.

If my schedule is tight, I might make these several days early; after cutting them into squares, they can be frozen until serving. Serves 10-15. FOR BROWNIES: Microwave 1-2 min. in ceramic bowl:
> 1 stick butter > 1 TBS. water > ¾ c. sugar
Add, mixing in until melted:
> 1 ⅓ c. chocolate chips
Next, add the chocolate mix to the following in mixer bowl:
> 1 tsp. vanilla > ¼ tsp. EACH salt & baking soda > 1 c. flour > 2 eggs
Mix all the above in mixer, 3-5 min. on high. Pour into 9 x 13″ pan, lined with foil for easy cleanup. Bake at 350° for 20 min. Let cool completely in refrigerator, then turn out of pan, pulling foil off bottom. Put back in pan, spreading the following on when brownies have cooled (several hours).
FOR MINT FILLING: Microwave 1 min. in glass bowl:
>1 stick butter
Add to bowl:
>1 TBS. cream > 1-2 drops green food coloring > 1 tsp. mint extract
Mix the above well, then add:
> 2 ½ c. confectioner’s sugar
Mix again; this will be a thick mixture. Spread on brownies and chill, ½ hr. or so.
FOR TOP LAYER: Microwave 1-2 min. in glass bowl:
>5 sq. unsweetened chocolate
Drizzle melted chocolate on top of mint layer. Spread evenly over top with spatula. Chill 15 min. or so, then cut into bars.

Jennifer Cote: is active in music and children’s ministry. She has two sons and one grandson. Married for than 30 years, she lives in Pinole, California with her husband, Tom, and her son, Tyler. Visit her website for more information at From The Land of Milk and Honey.