A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Recipe Inspired by AUNT DIMITY’S CHRISTMAS)

These Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are bringing the Christmas spirit! Because, is it even Christmas without cookies? And candy canes?? And chocolate???  I think not.    Why are Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies the book-inspired recipe for Aunt Dimity's Christmas? Main character Lori in Aunt Dimity’s Christmas becomes obsessed with creating the perfect Christmas for her family. Of course, this includes a lot of cookie baking....

Apple Crumble (Recipe Inspired by HOUR OF THE WITCH

“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...

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 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...

Amazing Carrot Cake (Recipe Inspired by LOVE LIKE THAT)

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?...

Chocolate Orange Truffles (Recipe Inspired by THE PULL OF THE STARS)

A new door into the World of Desserts has opened for me, thanks to Chocolate Orange Truffles. Say it with me: "Homemade chocolate." Sounds daunting, right? Like, sure, maybe you could do it, but only if you had way more time on your hands. Or, if you were a character in a Hallmark movie fleeing to Europe after a bad breakup. WRONG. Get ready to be amazed, Tartlets. Making Chocolate Orange Truffles is way easier than I ever thought...

Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Recipe Inspired by CHRISTMAS JOY)

It's just not Christmas without Jam Thumbprint Cookies on my dessert table.   Why are Jam Thumbprint Cookies the book-inspired recipe for Christmas Joy? Even though I didn't grow up baking these little cookies filled with fruity goodness, they've become a Christmas cookie staple in my home over the years. Which is why I think they're the perfect book-inspired recipe for Christmas Joy. Main character Joy spends hours baking dozens and...

Gingerbread Cake (Recipe Inspired by N0S4A2)

There's nothing like a festive Gingerbread Cake to give you all the Christmas feels. Except maybe several Gingerbread Cakes.    Why is Gingerbread Cake the book-inspired recipe for N0S4A2? I had to make Gingerbread Cake as the book-inspired recipe for N0S4A2. Had to. Remember that creepy guy Bing in the book? Yeah... he uses gingerbread-scented sevoflurane to gas his victims. Yes, that's a morbid connection, but aren't you used...

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread (Recipe Inspired by MY DARK VANESSA)

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...

Cinnamon Roll Cake (Recipe Inspired by CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC)

Wanna know a secret? Cinnamon Roll Cake was originally supposed to be cinnamon rolls.   Why is Cinnamon Roll Cake the book-inspired recipe for Christmas Shopaholic? This book-inspired recipe for Christmas Shopaholic was born out of a failed attempt to make Sticky Buns for another book review. Nothing goes as main character Becky plans on Christmas Day in Christmas Shopaholic, and Cinnamon Roll Cake fits right into that theme, making...

Christmas Spice Brownies (Recipe Inspired by THE MERRIEST MAGNOLIA)

We made it to December, Tartlets. I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with Christmas Spice Brownies.   Why are Christmas Spice Brownies the book-inspired recipe for The Merriest Magnolia? This book-inspired recipe for The Merriest Magnolia combines all the warm, seasonal flavors you expect to find during the holidays. Think decadent hot chocolate meets amaretto biscotti meets mulled wine spices. Yeah. YEAH....