Today’s post is for all my fellow carb lovers out there.
What do you get when you wrap mashed potato and caramelized onions inside a pastry dough crust? HEAVEN. Also known as the Potato and Onion Knish.
Why are Potato and Onion Knish the book-inspired recipe for The Matchmaker’s Gift? Main character Sara in The Matchmaker’s Gift makes a match between two rival NYC knish delis. I loved this detail in the novel, and given my love for a...
Indulge in your Decadence Era this summer with Lobster Tortellini Salad.
Why is Lobster Tortellini Salad the book-inspired recipe for The Summer Club?
Since The Summer Club takes place at a swanky New England country club, there’s a lot of high-end meals going through main character Flick’s kitchen. I was delighted to see lobster and steak appear numerous times on the dinner menu, along with various salads and sandwiches for lunch that...
All the soothing, healing, cozy vibes are coming at you with Shrimp Turmeric Curry.
I love me a good curry, no matter what the weather. After years of making Quick Chickpea Curry, I’ve branched out to include some new flavor profiles and proteins in my favorite make-ahead lunch or dinner dish.
Why is Shrimp Turmeric Curry the book-inspired recipe for The Curious Secrets of Yesterday?
Spices and holistic health are a huge part of main...
Simple Shepherd's Salad is another book-inspired recipe for The Jinn Daughter.
This classic Mediterranean/Middle Eastern side dish pairs super well with my Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls, and is a more traditional version of my Chickpea Shepherd's Salad.
Why I love Shepherd's Salad
The reason I love Simple Shepherd's Salad is right in the name: it's simple.
This crisp, refreshing dish involves just a few ingredients: tomatoes,...
Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls are da bomb.
What? The kids still say that these days, right?
No?
*clears throat** These Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls are fire. And you’re gonna love ‘em.
Why are Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls the book-inspired recipe for The Jinn Daughter?
If you’ve read The Jinn Daughter – or, if you’ve just looked at the book cover – you’re probably thinking that my book-inspired recipe will be...
Hello, my name is CJ, and I’m addicted to this Mixed Berry Spinach Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette.
How addicted am I? I had leftover noodle soup in the fridge I could have eaten for lunch. Instead, I went out to buy more spinach. So I could eat this salad again for lunch.
I IGNORED CARBS IN FAVOR OF SALAD.
Who even am I? Why is Mixed Berry Spinach Salad with Blackberry Vinaigrette the book-inspired recipe for The Vaster Wilds?
The girl in...
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...
This book-inspired recipe for The Cloisters is an amalgamation of all my lunchtime favorites.
We're talking Chicken Caesar Wraps with hearty pieces of white meat chicken. We're talking Caesar Salads with creamy, dreamy dressing. And, we're talking cool and refreshing pasta salads.
What's a girl to do when she can't decide what to have for lunch?
You have it all with Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.
Why is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad the...
We're keeping it short n' sweet with this Simple Tomato, Corn, and Torn Basil Salad, Tartlets.
As you saw earlier this week, this salad was served up with my Grilled Rosemary Balsamic Steaks. This side dish is another Old Country book-inspired recipe that pays homage to cooking with fresh, homegrown ingredients.
A Simple Salad...
Just like with the grilled steaks, rustic is the name of the game when it comes to making Tomato, Corn, and...
I've been making Black Bean Burgers for years now, and I didn't think I could love them any more.
Then, I put Peach Guacamole on them. **mindblown**
Prepare yourself, Tartlets, because you're never going to look at burgers the same way again.
WTF? Peaches in guacamole???
The first time I had fruity guacamole was at a Mexican restaurant called Toloache in midtown Manhattan. The guac contained pomegranate, not peach, but it blew my mind....
