Ratatouille Pasta is the rescue recipe for anyone whose vegetable garden is still in zucchini and tomato overload. *raises hand* This is the first year that Mr. Tart and I have managed to successfully grow our own vegetables. We've been in the Cottage for five years now, and we've completely failed at growing food for three of those. However, since quarantine's forced us to spend a LOT more time at home, we've been able to properly tend...
For dinner tonight, we're making WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGS, a.k.a, Firehouse Chicken Wings. Just so you know, I pronounce the aforementioned, drawn-out “Wings" with an exaggerated Southern twang, making the word sound more like -- well, there's no other way to put this: "wangs." Wings are always referred to as "wangs" when I'm talking about them. And, yes, my husband has informed me that I do this a little too loudly in public. Hey, I'm just...
Pinkies up, Tartlets! I'm bringing you all the fancy afternoon tea vibes with these Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Why are Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches the book-inspired recipe for The Finishing Touches? The entire time I was reading The Finishing Touches, which takes place in London (a.k.a., my favorite city), I could NOT stop craving a proper British tea. It's been a few years since I've ventured across the pond *cries* so...
Well, friends, Halal-Inspired Chicken and Rice may not be one of my prettiest posts on the blog. But, it sure is one of the tastiest. So, stay with me. Why is Halal-Inspired Chicken and Rice the book-inspired recipe for Lock Every Door? Lock Every Door is set in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the world. However, it's also home to some seriously cheap (and delicious!) eats -- if you know where to find them....
Decadence, thy name is Turkey, Fig, and Brie Grilled Cheese. Get ready for the BEST grilled cheese sandwich you will ever eat. Why is Turkey, Fig, and Brie Grilled Cheese the book-inspired recipe for The Printed Letter Bookshop? Someone is always popping out of The Printed Letter Bookshop to grab a sandwich for lunch, and several crucial conversations occur within the vicinity of a deli counter. So, I knew my book-inspired...
It's official: I'm welcoming in all things spring and summer with Salsa Verde Shrimp Pasta. Why is Salsa Verde Shrimp Pasta the book-inspired recipe for Summer Rental? Salsa Verde Shrimp Pasta was originally created to be a stand-alone recipe. However, I dreamt it up while I was reading Summer Rental, and soon this flavorful dish was screaming to become the book-inspired recipe for this great summer read. Even though the ladies...
Yes, I’m aware it's the wrong time of year for anything pumpkin-flavored. Please bear with me as I introduce you to Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal. Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal: A Perfect Pantry Staple Recipe I posted a photo of this breakfast on my IG a few weeks ago, and it was surprisingly well-received. So, it got me thinkin'... Many of my book-inspired recipe plans have been derailed because of what I can(‘t) get...
Hello, Tartlets! We interrupt our regularly scheduled book review and book-inspired recipe posts to bring you this specially curated list of Pantry Staples Recipes, designed to help you figure out what the heck to cook each day while you're spending 24/7 with those you love...with, um, rather limited resources. My grandmother always kept a well-stocked pantry and freezer in her basement. Whenever I would visit her, we would go downstairs and...
Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup is your go-to staple for classic comfort food in a bowl. Even though it's a mystery, Aunt Dimity and The King’s Ransom really hits the spot when it comes to foodie fiction. The inn's shifty chef, Steve, is a culinary genius, and his meals at The King's Ransom are paid a lot of attention throughout the book, much to this food blogger's delight. Two dishes in particular are repeatedly mentioned: Steve's apple...
Get ready, Tartlets. I’m serving up the perfect fall meal with my Lemon Herb Chicken. It feels like it’s been awhile since I’ve gone into the kitchen to make a proper meal. It's been a low-key summer, living on lots of quick and delicious salads, grilled burgers, and refreshingly cool drinks. Now that it’s October, I’m craving all things cozy. This Lemon Herb Chicken is the ideal transition meal from summer food over to comfort food,...
