A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Chickpea Burgers with Mint Tahini Carrot Slaw (Recipe Inspired by THE BOOK OF LONGINGS)

I never thought I could love a meatless burger so dang much, but these Chickpea Burgers with Mint Tahini Carrot Slaw have stolen my heart. But, in the words of Chandler Bing: Could the name of this dish BE any longer?!? Sheesh. This book-inspired recipe is a bit of a wild card for me. If you've been following my blog for awhile, you'll have noticed that vegetarian meals aren't my go-to cuisine, despite a few recent additions. But I really wanted...

Halal-Inspired Chicken and Rice (Recipe Inspired by LOCK EVERY DOOR)

Well, friends, Halal-Inspired Cart Chicken and Rice may not be one of my prettiest posts on the blog, but it sure is one of the tastiest. So, stay with me. Lock Every Door is set in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the world. However, it's also home to some seriously cheap (and delicious!) eats -- if you know where to find them. Fortunately, you don't have to look much farther than every other street corner since food trucks...

Moroccan Chicken B’stilla Pie (Recipe inspired by THE PERFECT NANNY)

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...