Not-So-Spicy Kung Pao Chicken is a delicious way to celebrate Chinese new year.
Because I am 100% ready to leave the Year of the Snake behind. Anyone else with me??
Why is Kung Pao Chicken the book-inspired recipe for Honeymoon Stage?
Kung Pao Chicken plays a pivotal part in Cassidy’s life in Honeymoon Stage. A seemingly normal take-out order from a local Chinese place leads to a pretty serious plot twist.
The secrets swirling around Kung...
I've made this Apple Spice Cake an embarrassing number of times this autumn. BECAUSE IT IS JUST THAT FREAKIN’ GOOD.
This addictive lil' snack cake is going to be your go-to dessert for the rest of cozy season.
Why is Apple Spice Cake the book-inspired recipe for The Writer’s Table?
While reading The Writer’s Table, I noticed that many writers prefer simple desserts. Something easy and delicious that will impress guests but won’t take...
Easy Beefy Tater Tot Casserole will make you feel all sorts of COZY on a chilly dark night.
Why is Easy Beefy Tater Tot Casserole the book-inspired recipe for The Place Where They Buried Your Heart?
Main character Jessie lives in Chicago, the heart of the Midwest. To me, that means the heart of…casserole country. And other things, of course. But, definitely casseroles. Casseroles – and all-in-one or one-pot meal – are dishes that are...
Happy Halloween, Tartlets! I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a cozy autumn evening than with a hearty helping of this Apple Cider Beef Stew.
Why is Apple Cider Beef Stew the book-inspired recipe for The Frozen River?
Cider comes up quite often in The Frozen River. The novel is set during a New England winter, and steaming hot, stick-to-your-ribs stews are always on the menu at the village tavern. Main character Martha often grabs...
Why, yes. That is a roasted banana on top of my Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread.
Thank you for noticing!
Get ready for the most decadent of banana breads, Tartlets. I'm excited to share this one with you today.
Why is Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread the book-inspired recipe for Haunted Ever After? Banana Bread is main character Cassie’s favorite treat to get from Nick’s coffee shop in Haunted Ever After. Nick woos her by sending her pieces and...
Up your sandwich game with these Quick and Easy Philly Cheesesteaks. This meal is perfect for when you want some fast food but don’t want to leave your house (or pay delivery fees).
For all your hardcore Philadelphians out there, this is a recipe for “four Provolone and peppers, wit.”
Why are Quick and Easy Philly Cheesesteaks the book-inspired recipe for Soul Dancing?
Soul Dancing takes places in several locations, but the story...
Get ready for fall with this Autumn Farro Salad!
Why is Autumn Farro Salad the book-inspired recipe for Infinite Paradise?
Infinite Paradise is a memoir that embraces seasonal living and eating. Author Beeaff enjoys so many wonderful-sounding meals throughout the year at her house in the Canadian wilderness. I love the concept of eating in tune with the seasons. It’s a great reminder that fall brings tons of delicious produce to the table,...
This adorable 6-inch Honey Crunch Cake is the perfect way to close out the summer and ease into cozy fall flavors.
Why is Honey Crunch Cake the book-inspired recipe for Bees in June?
One of my favorite things about Bees in June is all the food talk. Main character Rennie whips up Southern staples at her local diner like fried chicken, pot roast, plenty of casseroles, and lots of cakes.
But the crowning glory of Rennie’s culinary skills is...
Shake up pizza night with this rustically elegant Heirloom Tomato Galette.
Why is Heirloom Tomato Galette the book-inspired recipe for I Love You: Recipes from the Heart?
There were so many good-looking recipes in I Love You: Recipes from the Heart that I wanted to use for this post. But since it’s the height of summer in New Jersey, farm stands and gardens are overflowing with homegrown tomatoes right now.
The Heirloom Tomato Galette...
This Bacon Honey Cornbread is my new favorite breakfast food.
Why is Bacon Honey Cornbread the book-inspired recipe for James?
James begins with the plantation owner’s wife telling Jim that she baked cornbread using his wife Sadie’s special recipe -- with a few “alterations.” Of course, the result is a disappointingly lackluster cornbread. Now, why this woman felt the need to mess with Sadie’s recipe is beyond me. (Though,...
