A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Tex-Mex Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas (Recipe Inspired by THE HACIENDA)

I'm so excited to share my recipe for Tex-Mex Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with you today, Tartlets. If you've come to my house for a Super Bowl party over the past decade, then there's a good chance you've tried this dish. If not, well, today's your lucky day to try these enchiladas for yourself.  At your own home, just to be clear. I'm not cooking for everybody.    Why are Tex-Mex Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas the book-inspired recipe for The...

Loaded Turkey Nachos (Recipe Inspired by PARTY OF TWO)

Don't run away! I know this looks like a salad. Let me reassure you that you're looking at a big ol' honkin' plate of Loaded Turkey Nachos. That's right: there's meat under there. (That's what he said.)    Why are Loaded Turkey Nachos the book-inspired recipe for Party of Two?  Tartlets, you don't even know how difficult it was choosing my book-inspired recipe for Party of Two. This rom-com doubles down on the food talk. Cakes...

Steak Tacos (Recipe Inspired by DEATH IN THE COVENANT)

Steak Tacos are easy to marinade, easy to cook, and so delicious to eat!     Why are Steak Tacos the book-inspired recipe for Death in the Covenant? I know what you're thinking: Steak Tacos don't sound like quintessential Mormon food. You would be right. Clearly, I've taken some liberties with my book-inspired recipe for Death in the Covenant. Trust me when I say you're gonna thank me for it. Food plays a large part in Death in the Covenant...

Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca (Recipe Inspired by THE UNHONEYMOONERS)

Fair warning, Tartlets: once you taste a Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca, it will be your new summer drink obsession. #SorryNotSorry I know a lot of people prefer alcoholic summery drinks (Rosé all day, and all that), but we at the Cottage aren't really a booze-lovin’ bunch. That said, I still enjoy a good refreshing drink, especially when I’m reading under my pergola during the sweltering New Jersey summers.     What is the book-inspired...