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...

Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls (Recipe Inspired by THE JINN DAUGHTER)

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...

Morning Bun Muffins (Recipe Inspired by RELATIVE STRANGERS)

Morning Bun Muffins are here to save us all from boring breakfasts. One bite of these orange-y, cinnamon-y, sugary treats, and you'll be up and at 'em for the rest of the day.    Why are Morning Bun Muffins the book-inspired recipe for Relative...

Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice (Recipe Inspired by FORGOTTEN SISTERS)

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...

Quick and Easy Black Bean Burgers with Peach Guacamole (Recipe Inspired by BEST SERVED HOT)

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. ...

Easy Dundee Cake (Recipe Inspired by THE WINTER SEA)

Allow me to introduce you to the palest Dundee Cake you'll ever meet. Pale, but delicious.   Why is Dundee Cake the book-inspired recipe for The Winter Sea? Since The Winter Sea is saturated in all things Scotland, I wanted to make a Scottish...

Destination Vacation: Charleston (South Carolina, Part 1)

See this photo below? This is me, hugging a palm tree in Charleston, South Carolina. Why? Because I love palm trees, and I love being by the water. And Charleston, bless its lil' Southern heart, gave me both of those things in abundance during my...

THE CANDID LIFE OF MEENA DAVE Book Review

Let's jump right into it: I loved The Candid Life of Meena Dave. Like, really loved it. As in, I give it all the stars! You guys know my fondness for the "unexpected inheritance" trope, so when Kaye Publicity asked me if I wanted an ARC of The...

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta (Recipe Inspired by THE MAIDENS)

Freshen up your summer with Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta! Honestly, summers are made for salads. Mr Tart and I practically live on them during the hot, humid months. Mainly because we live in New Jersey, where summertime = tons of local,...

THE BOOK OF LONGINGS Book Review

I was giddy with anticipation about The Book of Longings from the moment its publication date was announced. And, I'm thrilled to report that author Sue Monk Kidd did not disappoint with her newest  novel.   What's The Book of...