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...
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...
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...
I've been making test batches of Birthday Cake Ice Cream for the past week.
I'm not sad about it. Neither is my D&D group, who selflessly threw themselves on the grenade of taste-testing the recipes I churned out. (Churned out. Get it??)
It took a few tries, but I finally have a deliciously celebratory cake batter-esque homemade ice cream to share with you today, Tartlets.
Why is Birthday Cake Ice Cream the book-inspired recipe for...
It's funny that Pignoli Cookies are called pignoli cookies. Because 99% of these cookies are made with almonds, not pignoli nuts.
But when you're this delicious of a sweet, you can call yourself whatever you want.
Why are Pignoli Cookies the book-inspired recipe for The Unwritten Rules of Magic?
There's a lot of family drama in The Unwritten Rules of Magic. We're talking tears, screaming matches, silent treatments, and alcoholic...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
