A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Simple Shepherd’s Salad (Recipe Inspired by THE JINN DAUGHTER)

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,...

Easy Coq Au Vin (Recipe Inspired by GREENWICH PARK)

Move over, Julia Child. There's a new coq au vin recipe in the house. And it's way easier to make than you think.    Why is coq au vin the book-inspired recipe for Greenwich Park? There’s a lot of drinking in Greenwich Park, especially when it comes to main character Rachel. This pregnant woman is often found with a bottle in her hand, much to the alarm of those around her. Because, well, PREGNANT.  (The fact that Rachel's totally okay...

Man Catcher Cake (Inspired by THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO)

I'm super excited to introduce you to the matchmaker -- Whoops! I mean, the cake of the year: The Man Catcher Cake.     Why is Man Catcher Cake the book-inspired recipe for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo? This book-inspired recipe for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was kind of a no-brainer. Evelyn Hugo goes through seven spouses. Clearly, she's a knock-out who needs no help catching a man. Or, a woman for that matter. But everyone needs...

Key West Chicken, Avocado, and Corn Salad with Balsamic Lemon Vinaigrette

In my last post, I recommended some perfect books for summer reading. I'm now pairing that list with the perfect summer salad. Does anyone else barely cook on the stove during summer? Because that’s me. While I love firing up the oven or having a bubbling pot on the stove during the cooler months, I loath being cooped up in the kitchen during warm weather. For one thing, our Cottage kitchen is adorable but poorly ventilated, so even with the...