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...
I feel a little silly posting a recipe for Grilled Cheese. Okay, it's Pizza Grilled Cheese, but still.
I mean…don’t most of us know how to make grilled cheese by this point in our lives? I’m sure that some of you have even figured out how to make pizza version of America’s favorite sandwich. But, you don’t know how to make my version of Pizza Grilled Cheese. Which I eat once a week. Because it is delicious.
What is Pizza...
You can skip the Olive Garden tonight, folks. Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delicious, take out-inspired meal that you can make in under 30 minutes right at home.
YOU’RE WELCOME.
Why is Creamy Tuscan Chicken the book-inspired recipe for The Art of Burning Heather?
The Art of Burning Heather takes place (mostly) in the Scottish Highlands. So I bet you’re surprised to see an Italian-American dish as the book-inspired recipe for this...
Drink your fill of decadent, European-style hot chocolate at home with my Spiced Hot Chcolate.
Why is Spiced Hot Chocolate the book-inspired recipe for I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself?
We’ve all seen the videos on Instagram of impeccably dressed waiters pouring thick hot chocolate into waiting mugs at Parisian cafés.
This chocolat chaud is treated as the ultimate decadence, the ultimate luxury. Something you should treat yourself to...
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...
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...
