Guess what, Tartlets? This Blood Orange Tart with Mascarpone Whipped Cream marks the first time I’ve made a tart. Ever.
Kinda funny for someone who runs a blog called A Well-Read Tart.
Why is Blood Orange Tart with Mascarpone Whipped Cream the book-inspired recipe for In the Garden of Monsters? Blood Orange Tart is just one of the book-inspired recipes for In the Garden of Monsters. Author Crystal King reached out to me earlier this year...
This Small Chocolate Cake with Whipped Ganache is the cutest freakin’ cake I’ve ever seen. It's also the best chocolate cake you'll come across.
Why is Chocolate Cake with Whipped Ganache the book-inspired recipe for Meredith, Alone? Main character Meredith in Meredith, Alone spends a lot of time in her apartment, and a lot of time baking.
Sometimes she shares her baked goods, sometimes she doesn’t. Victoria Sponge seems to be a...
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is the perfect meal for this time of year. You’re not standing over a stove in the late summer heat, but you’re enjoying all the cozy, warm spices of fall that are just around the corner.
Why is Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala the book-inspired recipe for Slow Productivity? The book Slow Productivity is all about taking your time to produce really great results, and the slow cooker is a great example of...
This Sheet Pan S’mores post isn't so much of a recipe as a guide. A guide to making a whole heap o’ perfectly messy s’mores that can feed a hungry crowd.
When there are so few ingredients and such little work involved, can you even call something like this a recipe?
Why are Sheet Pan S’mores the book-inspired recipe for Wilderness Reform?
Wilderness Reform is all about the outdoor camping, and what’s outdoor camping without...
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...
Get ready for a ray of summer sunshine with these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins!
Why are Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins the book-inspired recipe for An Escape Goat?
In An Escape Goat, Aunt Ellen is always whipping up something in her kitchen for her niece, Callie, and eventually for the goat yoga retreat guests stranded at her farm. Everything that Aunt Ellen makes sounds delicious, from her home-cooked, country style dinners to her hearty desserts....
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...
I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with this Almond Kentucky Butter Cake. LOVE: There’s a whole lotta love for this nutty spin on a classic Southern dessert. The flavor and the texture are exceptional.
HATE: Getting this freakin’ cake out of the freakin’ Bundt pan. Tartlets, you’re staring at photos of my third attempt to make a Kentucky Butter Cake. I don’t think I’ve ever been so frustrated while baking...
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...
