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...
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...
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...
Treat yourself to a fancy French-inspired dinner tonight… at home! Basil and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken over Herbed Orzo brings fine dining right into your kitchen.
Why is Basil and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken over Herbed Orzo the book-inspired recipe for The Alchemy of Flowers? The Alchemy of Flowers made it pretty easy for me to pick a book-inspired recipe. This novel is a foodie fiction delight, and the only problem was picking which...
Homemade Fish Finger Sandwiches are the comfort food you didn’t know you needed.
Why are Homemade Fish Finger Sandwiches the book-inspired recipe for SMOKE ON THE WIND?
Smoke on the Wind takes place in summer… in the Scottish Highlands. Which means that we’re not talking a tropical beach excursion here.
Summers in the United Kingdom, in general, have unpredictable weather. It can be grey, drizzly, and chilly one hour, and then the sun...
Excuse me while I face-plant into a bowl of this One Pot Red Wine Pasta.
YOU GUYS. This is new my new favorite pasta dish. Which is surprising because I am not a fan of red wine.
Why is One Pot Red Wine Pasta the book-inspired recipe for Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea? Main character Leah drinks a lot of red wine in Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Yeah, it’s a problem.
I wish I could have been like, Girl, you should eat...
Make your summertime sizzle with these Grilled Honey Sausage Sandwiches.
Why are Grilled Honey Sausage Sandwiches the book-inspired recipe for Broken Country? Beth’s son Bobby plays a huge part in Broken Country even though he’s not “on screen” very much. The novel tells us about all the things that Bobby loved when he was alive, and the memory of his death colors everything that happens in Broken Country.
At one point, Beth mentions...
There's no such thing as summertime sadness when you can make this bright and refreshing Creamy Lemon Risotto.
Tartlets, come meet the risotto recipe that I'm rockin' on repeat while pretending I'm in an Italian coastal kitchen.
Why is Creamy Lemon Risotto the book-inspired recipe for The Amalfi Curse? The Amalfi Curse takes place in Positano, Italy, a hillside town on the dazzling Amalfi Coast. I’ve never been there but I desperately...
Grilled Spiced Skirt Steak is the summer dinner to cook when you don’t want to cook.
It’s made outside on your grill, it uses only a few ingredients, and it doesn’t mess up your kitchen. Oh, and it’s freaking delicious.
Why is Grilled Spiced Skirt Steak the book-inspired recipe for Ultra-Processed People?
Ultra-Processed People exposes the dangers of the ultra-processed food (UPF) industry and encourages readers to explore healthier,...
