A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Recipe Inspired by AUNT DIMITY’S CHRISTMAS)

These Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are bringing the Christmas spirit! Because, is it even Christmas without cookies? And candy canes?? And chocolate???  I think not.    Why are Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies the book-inspired...

Mint Chocolate Cake (Reciped Inspired by THE MOTHER-IN-LAW)

I really should call this Mint Chocolate Cake the “Hot Mess Cake.” Because that's totally what it looks like until the cake comes out of the oven. It’s just a whole bunch o’ ingredients dumped unceremoniously into a food processor that...

Mint Chocolate Chip Hot Fudge Sundaes (Recipe Inspired by THE KISS QUOTIENT)

You know what’s really hard to take pictures of, you guys? ICE CREAM. I’ve made ice cream before for the blog, and I think I managed to pull off some pretty good photos. This time, however, I got cocky, and I tried to do my Mint Chocolate Chip...

Rocky Road Brownies (Recipe Inspired by GOING TO MAINE)

Rocky Road Brownies are loaded with chopped walnuts and stuffed with mini marshmallows to create the fudgiest, most sinfully delicious brownies you’ve ever had the joy of tasting.   And I say this as someone who 1) doesn’t like nuts in...

Simple Lemon Sable Cookies (Recipe Inspired by A BAKERY IN PARIS)

Guys. GUYS. I made Lemon Sablé Cookies.  I feel so French. Oh la la.  What is a sable (sablé) cookie? Unless you watch a lot of Great British Bake Off or Food Network, you might be wondering what a sable cookie is. Or, a sablé, if you want to...

Pfeffernusse Sugar Cookies with Easy Marbled Icing (Recipe Inspired by DECODING THE STARS)

It’s the most fattening -- er, wonderful time of the year, Tartlets! It's COOKIE SEASON! And, Pfeffernusse Sugar Cookies with Easy Marbled Icing are sure to impress all your guests this holiday season.   Why are Pfeffernusse Sugar Cookies with...

Baked Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing (Recipe Inspired by HOME FOR CHRISTMAS)

If you're looking for an easy-to-make meal that will impress your guests, Baked Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing needs to be on your holiday menu this year.    Why is Baked Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing the book-inspired recipe for Home for...

Spiced Walnut Cookies (Recipe Inspired by CHRISTMAS CHARMS)

Tartlets, this is my last book-inspired recipe for the year! Can you believe it?  But I saved the best for last because these Spiced Walnut Cookies are my new favorite Christmas cookies.   Why are Walnut Spice Cookies the book-inspired recipe for...

AUNT DIMITY’S CHRISTMAS Book Review

I had mixed feelings as I was reading Aunt Dimity’s Christmas. When I started reading the book, I wasn't quite sure I was going to post a review for it. In the end, this well-meaning story is one I wanted to share with you all for the holiday...

Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Recipe Inspired by CHRISTMAS JOY)

It's just not Christmas without Jam Thumbprint Cookies on my dessert table.   Why are Jam Thumbprint Cookies the book-inspired recipe for Christmas Joy? Even though I didn't grow up baking these little cookies filled with fruity goodness,...