I never thought I could love a meatless burger so dang much. These Chickpea Burgers with Mint Tahini Carrot Slaw have stolen my heart. But, in the words of Chandler Bing: Could the name of this dish BE any longer?!? Sheesh. Why are Chickpea Burgers with Mint Tahini Carrot Slaw the book-inspired recipe for The Book of Longings This book-inspired recipe is a bit of a wild card for me. If you've been following my blog for awhile,...
My October baking game is starting strong with Pumpkin Swirl Brownies!
Why are Pumpkin Swirl Brownies the book-inspired recipe for The Whisper Man? The Whisper Man is definitely one of the creepiest books I've read in a long time. Which means it's a perfect October read. And, with their dark brown swirls and bright orange whirls, Pumpkin Swirl Brownies are the perfect October treat. This book-inspired recipe was created because I...
I'm feeling all the vegetarian vibes with these Veggie Soba Noodle Bowls. I thought I had a handle on quick, delicious dishes with my brie mac and cheese and mushroom thyme pasta, both of which use traditional pasta and cook up in about 20 minutes. However, it's soba noodles for the win when those hangry "I need to eat NOW!" cravings hit.
Why are Veggie Soba Noodle Bowls the book-inspired recipe for The Graveyard Apartment? I’d heard of...
This Rose Honey Cake turned out so gorgeous, I had a hard time slicing into it. Which is pretty frickin’ hilarious, considering how absolutely awful my first attempt at making this dessert went! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll remember my post of the cake that flowed like molten lava up and over its baking dish and (thankfully!) onto the baking sheet below. Moral of that story? Don’t try to cram a cake meant for a 9” springform...
Ratatouille Pasta is the rescue recipe for anyone whose vegetable garden is still in zucchini and tomato overload. *raises hand* This is the first year that Mr. Tart and I have managed to successfully grow our own vegetables. We've been in the Cottage for five years now, and we've completely failed at growing food for three of those. However, since quarantine's forced us to spend a LOT more time at home, we've been able to properly tend...
Refreshing Mint Iced Tea is my swan song for this summer's recipes. We've made it to the end of August, people, during one of the craziest years in history. Although I'm loathe to give up hot, summer nights and the Amazon maxi dresses I've been wearing on repeat since Memorial Day, I have to admit... I'm kinda ready for some fall coziness. A little bit. Almost. Mainly because I'm missing my cozy sweaters like whoa. And my leggings. And...
For dinner tonight, we're making WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGS, a.k.a, Firehouse Chicken Wings. Just so you know, I pronounce the aforementioned, drawn-out “Wings" with an exaggerated Southern twang, making the word sound more like -- well, there's no other way to put this: "wangs." Wings are always referred to as "wangs" when I'm talking about them. And, yes, my husband has informed me that I do this a little too loudly in public. Hey, I'm just...
Pinkies up, Tartlets! I'm bringing you all the fancy, afternoon tea vibes with these Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches. The entire time I was reading The Finishing Touches, which takes place in London (a.k.a., my favorite city), I could NOT stop craving a proper British tea. It's been a few years since I've ventured across the pond *cries* so I've had to make do with afternoon teas I can find stateside, as well as create some of my own teatime...
Sock It To Me Cake is main character Roy’s favorite cake in An American Marriage. His momma makes it for him when he goes to visit her, and the unusual, playful name of the dessert caught my eye as I was reading. However, when it tured out that Sock It To Me Cake is the last dessert Roy enjoys before being unjustly imprisoned, I knew what my book-inspired recipe for this amazing novel had to be. While Sock It To Me Cake is a well-known dessert...
Well, friends, Halal-Inspired Cart Chicken and Rice may not be one of my prettiest posts on the blog, but it sure is one of the tastiest. So, stay with me. Lock Every Door is set in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the world. However, it's also home to some seriously cheap (and delicious!) eats -- if you know where to find them. Fortunately, you don't have to look much farther than every other street corner since food trucks...
