These Macadamia Nut Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to chocolate chip cookie. Picking your favorite chocolate chip cookie is like picking a mate: everyone has their unique personal preferences. Some people like their cookies thin and crispy; others like them thick and overloaded with chips. Certain people (ahem, me) even prefer chipless chocolate chip cookies. The variations can go on and on. But...when you find THE ONE.... When you find...
One of the reasons I love Southern fiction is that it relies heavily on food to tell its story. A good meal acts as a bonding ritual between friends and family, and a delectable dessert is enough to make you forget the worries of the day, at least temporarily. This book-inspired recipe blogger was thrilled to find that Glory Road contained more than enough mouth-watering inspiration. The peach cobbler that main character Gus bakes up is known as...
I'm not going to lie. Making this Moroccan Chicken B'stilla Pie was.... a challenge. But, it’s good to challenge yourself, right? Every now and then? **gulp** Well. If you’re in agreement with me, you’ve come to the right post. If you’re not used to working with phyllo dough, that is. *Raises hand*
Why is B'stilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie) the book-inspired recipe for The Perfect Nanny? The Perfect Nanny is set in Paris. However, the...
Well, Tartlets, in case you haven't noticed, new posts are a little more intermittent these days. Remember that concussion I mentioned awhile back? Yeeaaaah. Turns out, it didn't go away as quickly as I had originally thought. I had a relapse in mid-January, and I was told by various doctors that the only cure is rest and time. This unfortunately means that I'm restricted from most of my blogging activities until I'm fully recovered, which...
Paprika Shrimp with Smoked Gouda Polenta is this Northern girl's answer to Southern Shrimp n' Grits. I may be biased, but I think it's even better than Shrimp and Grits -- mainly because it's ready to eat in 20 minutes. A little side note before we begin You guys, I'm going to stop trying to get ahead in my blogging life. This is the second time I've made plans to cook and photograph a month's worth of blog recipes in one weekend, only...
I lied. I said I wasn’t going to post anything new until January. But it’s December 31, so I almost made it. I just had to post this cake recipe because it's the PERFECT dessert for New Year’s Day. Christmas week is drawing to an end, and, even if you’re not one who celebrates that particular holiday, I’m sure it’s been hard to escape the tons of cookies, cakes, and other sugary treats popping up at parties, friends' homes, and...
I know I said I wasn’t going to post anything else Christmas-y on the blog this month. However, I couldn't help myself. All you Christmas celebrants -- have you planned your Christmas menu yet? I finally decided what we should make...mostly. I always have second, third, and fourth thoughts about the menu. If you're like me and still weighing your options...CONGRATS. You're now done. Because this Raspberry Thyme Chicken is the...
A little side note before I jump into this post: The photos you are about to see are the result of a freakin' miracle. I was dutifully trying to get ahead in my blog work, so I decided to block off a Sunday to cook and photograph all my December post recipes in one day. I've done this before and, while it's exhausting, it's extremely helpful in terms of freeing up time later on. I had three recipes scheduled for that Sunday, but I was only able...
One of my favorite things about this time of year is how much baking I get to do. With Thanksgiving, my husband’s December birthday, and the Christmas season all within six weeks of each other, my oven is seriously put to the test. Cookies, cakes, bars, brownies, cheescakes -- you name it, I’m probably baking it. By the time I reach December 26, I’m admittedly a little baked out. Which brings me to the overabundance of baked goods every...
Although I had a difficult time writing the review for Two Steps Forward, I had a very easy time deciding on my book-inspired recipe. Zoe, Martin, and the other pilgrims sleep at a variety of lodgings throughout their pilgrimage, and while meals are provided at some places, they often have to make their own in hostel or boarding house kitchens. In these situations, most pilgrims eat alone, but if a few are staying at the same place, they’ll...
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