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...
As you read earlier this week, Tartlets, Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice is another book-inspired recipe for Forgotten Sisters.
While this side dish would work great with a bunch of different main courses (see below), I absolutely love it served with Baked Sea Scallops.
Why do I love Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice?
If you’ve made my Halal-Inspired Chicken and Rice, you know how delicious basmati rice can be. The grains fluff up individually 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...
