Morning Bun Muffins are here to save us all from boring breakfasts.
One bite of these orange-y, cinnamon-y, sugary treats, and you'll be up and at 'em for the rest of the day.
Why are Morning Bun Muffins the book-inspired recipe for Relative Strangers? Morning Buns are main character Amelia’s favorite pastry. They sound so delicious in the story, and I was super excited to make them as a book-inspired recipe for Relative Strangers.
Until...
You're going to become a Cookie Monster for these Monster Cookies.
See what I did there? You know I can't resist a good play on words. Um, what is a Monster Cookie?
The first time I discovered Monster Cookies was about ten years ago. Mr Tart immediately fell in love with these thick, chunky, chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies, and they’re the cookie he always asks me to make.
Monster Cookies are a little salty, a little sweet, and...
I’m normally not a fan of Butternut Squash Soup.
But, I gotta admit – this Apple Butternut Squash Soup recipe is pretty darn good.
Why is Apple Butternut Squash Soup the book-inspired recipe for Once Persuaded, Twice Shy? In Once Persuaded, Twice Shy, the first time main character Anne sets eyes on her long-lost love interest, Ben, is at dinner party at his family's winery. The first course served is a creamy butternut squash soup, and...
“My apple crumble is by far the most crumble-est.”
Do you know how long I’ve been waiting to say that in a blog post??? AWHILE.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, head here to be educated on the awesomeness of The Lonely Island’s “I'm So Humble.”
For those of you already in the know: *high five*
Why is Apple Crumble the book-inspired recipe for Hour of the Witch?
Boiled apples are pretty pivotal in Hour of the Witch...
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 Drowning Kind? "Good" is the exact opposite of how you feel after reading The Drowning Kind.
That book is creepyAF, which is why I chose Chicken Pot Pie as its book-inspired recipe. My thought process...
I swore that I'd never make Carrot Cake for the blog.
But, here I am, gleefully breaking that promise.
Why is Carrot Cake the book-inspired recipe for Love Like That?
Okay, everyone take a moment to click on the link to my book review for Love Like That.
Now, look at that book cover.
That is clearly a Carrot Cake. And it looks freakin' delicious.
How could I not make carrot cake as the book-inspired recipe after seeing that?...
It's the most wonderful time of the year... time for PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. Starting with Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread. Why is Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread the book-inspired recipe for My Dark Vanessa? You might be thinking that Pumpkin Bread is a strange book-inspired recipe to pair with My Dark Vanessa. And I guess you'd be right. I mean, My Dark Vanessa is HEAVY, and this delicately spiced autumnal treat is anything but. However, Vanessa's dark...
With just a little over a week until Thanksgiving, these decadent Baked Brie Bites are coming at you just in time for the most delicious holiday of the year! Why are Baked Brie Bites the book-inspired recipe for Winter Solstice? This book-inspired recipe for Winter Soltice pays homage to the delicious food served up by main character Elfrida. Lots of unexpected guests pop into her Scottish manor house over the holidays, and Elfrida...
I’m officially kicking off the baking holiday season with Apple Butter Crumble Bars! We’ve now entered my favorite time of year: the season of cinnamon-scented air, platters of cookies piled high on tables, festive decorations everywhere you look... ...and yoga pants becoming acceptable attire at all holiday functions because, by god, they’ll stretch to fit EVERYTHING you consume between now and New Year’s Eve. That’s right, folks....
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...
