A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Savory Thyme and Caraway Biscuits (Recipe Inspired by HAMNET)

I’m gonna be honest with you, Tartlets. I’m not sure that these Savory Thyme and Caraway Biscuits turned out exactly like they’re supposed to. But, I thought they were really tasty. And Mr Tart thought they were really tasty. So, I decided to...

Potato and Onion Knish (Recipe Inspired by THE MATCHMAKER’S GIFT)

Today’s post is for all my fellow carb lovers out there. What do you get when you wrap mashed potato and caramelized onions inside a pastry dough crust? HEAVEN. Also known as the Potato and Onion Knish.   Why are Potato and Onion Knish the...

Victorian Mourning Cakes (Recipe Inspired by THINGS HALF IN SHADOW)

Pssst. Wanna know a secret? These Victorian Mourning Cakes were supposed to be Victorian Mourning Cookies. But something happened. And now we have cake. Which is never a bad thing, amirite?     Why are Victorian Mourning Cakes the book-inspired...

Chickpea Chicken and Quinoa (Recipe Inspired by HELLO BEAUTIFUL)

Chickpea Chicken and Quinoa is a delicious, easy recipe to kick off your weekend of cozy fall cooking.   Why is Chickpea Chicken and Quinoa the book-inspired recipe for Hello Beautiful? I was pretty stumped about what my book-inspired recipe would...

Mixed Berry Spinach Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette (Recipe Inspired by THE VASTER WILDS)

Hello, my name is CJ, and I’m addicted to this Mixed Berry Spinach Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette. How addicted am I? I had leftover noodle soup in the fridge I could have eaten for lunch. Instead, I went out to buy more spinach. So I could...

Valentine’s Day Cherry Chocolate Chip Scones (Recipe Inspired by SPARE)

If you want someone to fall in love with you this Valentine's Day, make them a batch of Cherry Chocolate Chip Scones. Because they're the best fucking scones I’ve tasted since I vacationed in England. Excuse the profanity, Tartlets, as my inner...

Chicken Pot Pie (Recipe Inspired by THE DROWNING KIND)

If you're looking for fall comfort food, look no further than this recipe for Chicken Pot Pie. It's a dish that makes you feel warm and cozy and like everything’s going to be all right.   Why is Chicken Pot Pie the book-inspired recipe for The...

Parmesan Broccoli Soup (Recipe Inspired by THE PLOT)

Parmesan Broccoli Soup is the perfect dish to usher you out of the depths of winter and lead you into spring.   Why is Parmesan Broccoli Soup the book-inspired recipe for The Plot? In The Plot, there’s a green soup that wife Anna makes...

Sticky Toffee Pudding (Recipe Inspired by A SINGLE THREAD)

Who loves Sticky Toffee Pudding? THIS GIRL. You will, too, after you taste this amaze-balls recipe for one of the most decadent and delicious desserts known to man. Yes, this post absolutely needed all that alliteration. BECAUSE THAT IS JUST HOW...