A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce (Recipe Inspired by THE LOST VILLAGE)

I've had salmon a lot of different ways, but this Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is quickly becoming my favorite.  You guys, we have Mr Tart to thank for this book-inspired recipe. When I was trying to think up what to pair with The Lost Village, I...

Pan-Seared Salmon with “Company” Guacamole (Recipe inspired by YOU THINK IT, I’LL SAY IT)

I had a tough time thinking about what recipe to pair with  You Think It, I'll Say It ; the stories are so varied, and all of them lead you into different places. And, aside from a small mention of raccoon stew (um, NO), food wasn't prominently...

Rosemary Maple Dijon Salmon (Recipe inspired by THE BROKEN GIRLS)

As I was reading  The Broken Girls, I was trying to think of what recipe the story would inspire me to make. Food doesn’t factor real well into the novel – at several points, one of the main characters eats packets of crackers in lieu of...

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...

Savory Thyme and Caraway Biscuits (Recipe Inspired by HAMNET)

I’m gonna be honest with you, Tartlets: I’m not sure that these Savory Thyme and Caraway Biscuits turned out exactly like they’re supposed to. But, I thought they were really tasty. And Mr Tart thought they were really tasty. So, I decided to...

Simple Tomato, Corn, and Torn Basil Salad (Recipe Inspired by OLD COUNTRY)

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...

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. ...

Book Review of THE LOST VILLAGE

The Lost Village is an excellent example of why I really, really dislike organized religion. Of course, I fully understand and acknowledge that not every religion turns into a cult. But the framework is there, and The Lost Village makes you realize...

Ziti ala Colucci

I'm finally posting about my favorite food. PASTA. Honestly, I'm shocked I've held out as long as I have. I could eat pasta every single day. Confession: I might have actually done that in college and ballooned 40 pounds. So, I have learned the...

Book Review of YOU THINK IT, I’LL SAY IT

I <3 Curtis Sittenfeld. This woman can do no wrong. I'm here to talk about her newest book, You Think It, I'll Say It. But, first, we have to talk a little bit about the author. My appreciation for her work began when I read American Wife at the...