For dinner tonight, we're making WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGS. a.k.a, Firehouse Chicken Wings. Just so you know, I pronounce the aforementioned, drawn-out spelling of “Wings" with an exaggerated Southern twang, making the word sound more like -- well, there's no other way to put this: "wangs." Wings are always referred to as "wangs" when I'm talking about them, and, yes, my husband has informed me that I do this a little too loudly in public....
Pinkies up, Tartlets! I'm bringing you all the fancy, afternoon tea vibes with these Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches. The entire time I was reading The Finishing Touches, which takes place in London (a.k.a., my favorite city), I could NOT stop craving a proper British tea. It's been a few years since I've ventured across the pond *cries* so I've had to make do with afternoon teas I can find stateside, as well as create some of my own teatime...
Cinnamon Raisin Scones are a celebration of all things cinnamon. And, who couldn't use a little celebration right now? Mr. Tart loves cinnamon. LOVES it. He'll try pretty much anything cinnamon-flavored, including those weird, special edition Oreo cookies and KitKat bars they keep churning out. He frequently requests my Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, and I've even gotten him to like cinnamon in savory dishes, like these Pomegranate Meatballs a...
Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup is your go-to staple for classic comfort food in a bowl. Even though it's a mystery, Aunt Dimity and The King’s Ransom really hits the spot when it comes to foodie fiction. The inn's shifty chef, Steve, is a culinary genius, and his meals at The King's Ransom are paid a lot of attention throughout the book, much to this food blogger's delight. Two dishes in particular are repeatedly mentioned: Steve's apple...
We only have a few more days until it's officially fall, so I'm squeezing in one last summery recipe with this Chickpea Shepherd's Salad. Although Beautiful Bad was a DNF for me, it definitely delivered in one aspect: FOOD. Maddie and Joanna were often meeting up to share a meal, even though they lived in different countries, and they made sure to sample all the delicacies their local cuisines had to offer. Crisp, fresh salads with a...
As I was making this Greek Chicken Orzo Salad, I realized something: for someone who doesn't really like mint, I sure am making a lot of recipes with mint these days. Mint is just so fresh tasting. It brightens up any savory dish with an unexpected zip, and it imparts a refreshing coolness to sweet desserts. Can you really blame me for over-using it this summer? Nope. I didn't think so. Spoiler alert: this Greek Chicken Orzo Salad contains...
One of the reasons that Tranquillum House in Nine Perfect Strangers seems so ideal for transforming your life is that guests are encouraged (forced?) to eat healthy and clean. Although I love my carbs and cream sauces, there definitely comes a point (usually right after Christmas) when I simply crave lighter meals filled with fresh, green ingredients. Tranquillum House guests have a limited diet: they aren’t allowed sugar, carbs, alcohol, or...
Holy. FREAKIN. Cow. These cheese scones are amazing. Jenny Colgan is the woman who inspired me to make scones. I had been smack in the middle of The Café by the Sea, reading about how Flora was making scones from her mother’s recipe book, when I was suddenly overcome with the need to make scones myself. From scratch. For the first time. At 6AM on a Saturday. That is what this woman’s writing does to you. Colgan’s wonderfully descriptive...
It’s good to challenge yourself, right? Every now and then? Well. If you’re in agreement with me, you’ve come to the right post. Prepare yourself, dear reader, because this Moroccan Chicken B’stilla Pie is quite the challenging recipe. At least, if you’re not used to working with phyllo dough. *Raises hand* Full disclosure: this is nowhere near an original recipe. Since the author of The Perfect Nanny is the first Moroccan woman to...
In my last post, I recommended some perfect books for summer reading. I'm now pairing that list with the perfect summer salad. Does anyone else barely cook on the stove during summer? Because that’s me. While I love firing up the oven or having a bubbling pot on the stove during the cooler months, I loath being cooped up in the kitchen during warm weather. For one thing, our Cottage kitchen is adorable but poorly ventilated, so even with the...
