A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce (Recipe Inspired by THE LOST VILLAGE)

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is quickly becoming my favorite way to eat salmon.    Why is Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce the book-inspired recipe for The Lost Village? You guys, we have Mr Tart to thank for this book-inspired recipe. When I was...

Pan-Seared Salmon with “Company” Guacamole (Recipe inspired by YOU THINK IT, I’LL SAY IT)

I had a tough time thinking about what recipe to pair with  You Think It, I'll Say It ; the stories are so varied, and all of them lead you into different places. And, aside from a small mention of raccoon stew (um, NO), food wasn't prominently...

Rosemary Maple Dijon Salmon (Recipe inspired by THE BROKEN GIRLS)

As I was reading  The Broken Girls, I was trying to think of what recipe the story would inspire me to make. Food doesn’t factor real well into the novel – at several points, one of the main characters eats packets of crackers in lieu of...

Published Recipes: IN THE GARDEN OF MONSTERS Companion Cookbook

Welcome to a special Monday edition of the blog, Tartlets! By now, it's no secret that some of my book-inspired recipes have been published in the Companion Cookbook for In the Garden of Monsters. My beautiful Blood Orange Tart post gave you some...

Simple Shepherd’s Salad (Recipe Inspired by THE JINN DAUGHTER)

Simple Shepherd's Salad is another book-inspired recipe for The Jinn Daughter. This classic Mediterranean/Middle Eastern side dish pairs super well with my Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls, and is a more traditional version of my Chickpea Shepherd's...

Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice (Recipe Inspired by FORGOTTEN SISTERS)

As you read earlier this week, Tartlets, Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice is another book-inspired recipe for Forgotten Sisters. While this side dish would work great with a bunch of different main courses (see below), I absolutely love it served with...

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...

Simple Tomato, Corn, and Torn Basil Salad (Recipe Inspired by OLD COUNTRY)

We're keeping it short n' sweet with this Simple Tomato, Corn, and Torn Basil Salad, Tartlets.  As you saw earlier this week, this salad was served up with my Grilled Rosemary Balsamic Steaks. This side dish is another Old Country book-inspired...

Quick and Easy Black Bean Burgers with Peach Guacamole (Recipe Inspired by BEST SERVED HOT)

I've been making Black Bean Burgers for years now, and I didn't think I could love them any more.  Then, I put Peach Guacamole on them. **mindblown** Prepare yourself, Tartlets, because you're never going to look at burgers the same way again. ...

Easy Mushroom Risotto (Recipe Inspired by GHOSTER)

Mushroom Risotto is my new make-at-home culinary obsession. (Much to my mushroom-hating husband's dismay.) Once you make this dish, you're never going to order risotto in restaurants again. There's no need to when you can make it better at home. ...