I'm tackling a new cookie today, Tartlets! My Grapefruit Alfajores are a citrusy twist a classic shortbread sandwich cookie from South America. Why are Grapefruit Alfajores Cookies the book-inspired recipe for Something Followed Us Home? I was worried I might not be able to come up with a book-inspired recipe for Something Followed Us Home. Horror is the worst genre for culinary inspiration; it has a lot more gross and scary things than...
Skip the fancy French bakery, Tartlets: we’re making Classic French Éclairs at home. It’s easy. REALLY. It’s super easy. If you’ve made my Raspberry Rose Profiteroles (or any other kind of choux pastry), these eclairs will be a walk in the park for you. If you haven’t, well… it's time to learn some new (easy!) skills. Why are Classic French Éclairs the book-inspired recipe for Everyone Is Lying To You? I was tempted...
If you like piña coladas… but not alcohol! These Piña Colada Mocktails are what you need to hold on to summer. (Kudos to all of you who sang that first line with me. #YouAreMyPeople.) Why are Piña Colada Mocktails the book-inspired recipe for Looks Perfect? I don’t think I could pick a more perfect book-inspired recipe for Looks Perfect. If you finish the book, you’ll understand why. For those of you who haven’t read the book...
It’s been awhile since I baked something for the blog. Hell, it’s been awhile since I baked anything, for any reason. It’s been hotAF in New Jersey this summer, and turning on my oven is one of the last things I’ve wanted to do lately. But I’m glad I turned it on the bake these Chewy Chocolate Chip Walnut Oatmeal Cookies. (Yeah, that’s a mouthful. A delicious mouthful. Just like these cookies.) Why are Chewy...
You guys. I’d forgotten how delicious Lahmajoun is. It’s been over fifteen years since I enjoyed me some “Turkish pizza”. One bite, though, and I was transported right back to the best kind of “fast food”: delicious, healthy, and easy to make at home. Why is Lahmajoun the book-inspired recipe for A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery? A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery takes place in Turkey. The...
It’s time for lunch, Tartlets. The tastiest lunch. I have no shame in telling you that, immediately after finishing up this photo shoot, I polished off two Lemon Butter Lobster Rolls. It was awesome.
Why are Lemon Butter Lobster Rolls the book-inspired recipe for Sandwich? In Sandwich, main character Rocky spends the summer with her family on Cape Cod. Lobster is a New England – and summertime – staple, and making a...
Steak au Poivre brings fancy (and peppery!) French cuisine right to your own kitchen. This romantic dish pour deux (for two) is classic bistro staple that is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Why is Steak Au Poivre the book-inspired recipe for The Housemaid? One of the ways that main character Millie wins over The Man She Wants is with her cooking. She’s got some decent culinary skills, and one of the more memorable meals she...
My last book-inspired recipe was my new summer drink obsession. This time, I’m bringing you me new summer lunch obsession: Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad. It’s going to be a delicious few months, Tartlets. Why is Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad the book-inspired recipe for Atmosphere? I can’t give too many details away, but main character Joan goes on a lovely first date with someone in Atmosphere. The date involves stargazing and a...
I’m genuinely surprised at how delicious these Cucumber Limeade Slushies are.
Like, I love cucumber. And I really like lime. Why have I never thought to put these flavors together before? And make them frosty? *mind blown*
Why are Cucumber Limeade Slushies the book-inspired recipe for Buried Seeds? Ummm, okay. I don’t exactly remember why I chose this recipe for Buried Seeds. *cringe*
Creating a signature drink was definitely on my to-do...
I’m delving into the world of French pastry today with this Almond Apple Tart.
And, I'm relieved to say that it wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be.
The French(ish) dessert is perfect if you want to make something that, yes, takes a little bit of time but will really impress your guests (and yourself!).
Why is Almond Apple Tart the book-inspired recipe for The Last Lady B?
I was originally going to make an almond cake as...
