I’m kinda in love with these Red Velvet Brownies. That deep crimson color? That cream cheese frosting swirl? Hand over a plate of these tasty treats, and I guarantee you no one will be disappointed.
Why are Red Velvet Brownies the book-inspired recipe for The Dead Girls Club? Let’s talk a little bit about how I arrived at this book-inspired recipe for The Dead Girls Club. To me, brownies are reminiscent of pre-teen slumber parties,...
Say hello to your new comfort food dish: Smothered Chicken and Broiled Broccolini.
Why is Smothered Chicken and Broiled Broccolini the book-inspired recipe for Meg and Jo? This book-inspired recipe for Meg and Jo was an easy pick. One of the things I loved about this novel is that it contains no shortage of delicious food. At one point, Jo March is asked to make “family dinner” for the restaurant crew where she works. Jo whips up a...
Who loves Sticky Toffee Pudding? THIS GIRL. You will, too, after you taste this amaze-balls recipe for one of the most decadent and delicious desserts known to man. Yes, this post absolutely needed all that alliteration. BECAUSE THAT IS JUST HOW FANTASTIC STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING IS. *Takes deep breath and calms down * Welcome, Tartlets, and let me introduce you to my book-inspired recipe for A Single Thread. Why is Sticky Toffee Pudding the...
Ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness is coming your way in the form of One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta. I know we’re nearing the end of comfort food season, but after an especially trying 13 months, I think we’re allowed a little over-indulgence, don’t you? One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta is the exact warm, comforting, culinary hug you need in your life.
Why is One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta the book-inspired recipe for Wow, No Thank You? Imagine my...
These homemade Orange Blueberry Muffins are WAY better than anything you’re going to find at a bakery. If I do say so myself. (And I do). You may remember my Instagram post when I declared I had found the BEST muffin recipe ever. Ever since then, the urge to make an orange blueberry version has been overwhelming. Why are Orange Blueberry Muffins the book-inspired recipe for Eleanor Oliphant is Completely...
You might think it’s strange, but Shirley Temple Mocktails are my go-to happy hour drinks. Yes, I’m a woman in her mid (okay, late) 30s. And, yes, you will see me order this drink at every fancy occasion without any shame whatsoever. BECAUSE IT’S DELICIOUS. Why are Shirley Temple Mocktails the book-inspired recipe for The Haunting of Brynn Wilder? This book-inspired recipe for The Haunting of Brynn Wilder was actually inspired by...
There’s nothing like Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings to warm you up on a cold winter night! Okay, that gratuitously cozy-sounding first sentence was to coax you into reading the rest of this post after you glanced at the featured image. I’ll be the first to admit that these Chicken and Dumplings pics aren’t the prettiest examples of food photography to ever grace my blog. BUT! I guarantee you that this dish is one of the most delicious,...
I can’t think of a better way to tell someone you love them this Valentine’s Day than with Millionaire Shortbread. Because, let me tell you – love is the only force powerful enough to get you through this recipe! Am I talking you out of this yet? Please keep reading. I promise the payoff is good. Why is Millionaire Shortbread the book-inspired recipe for The Flatshare? Millionaire Shortbread is the book-inspired recipe for The...
Wanna know a secret? Cinnamon Roll Cake was originally supposed to be cinnamon rolls. Why is Cinnamon Roll Cake the book-inspired recipe for Christmas Shopaholic? This book-inspired recipe for Christmas Shopaholic was born out of a failed attempt to make Sticky Buns for another book review. Nothing goes as main character Becky plans on Christmas Day in Christmas Shopaholic, and Cinnamon Roll Cake fits right into that theme, making...
We made it to December, Tartlets. I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with Christmas Spice Brownies. Why are Christmas Spice Brownies the book-inspired recipe for The Merriest Magnolia? This book-inspired recipe for The Merriest Magnolia combines all the warm, seasonal flavors you expect to find during the holidays. Think decadent hot chocolate meets amaretto biscotti meets mulled wine spices. Yeah. YEAH....
