Shake up pizza night with this rustically elegant Heirloom Tomato Galette.
Why is Heirloom Tomato Galette the book-inspired recipe for I Love You: Recipes from the Heart?
There were so many good-looking recipes in I Love You: Recipes from the Heart that I wanted to use for this post. But since it’s the height of summer in New Jersey, farm stands and gardens are overflowing with homegrown tomatoes right now.
The Heirloom Tomato Galette...
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,...
I’m clearly in my Soup Era. Soupe au Pistou is my third soup recipe on the blog this year!
Je ne regrette nien.
Why is Soupe au Pistou the book-inspired recipe for The Memory of Lavender and Sage?
There are many, many wonderful-sounding recipes in The Memory of Lavender and Sage. As my British friend often says, I was spoiled for choice. And, of course, I thought I had wanted to make something with lavender or sage. Or both! But when...
Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup is the comfort food I didn’t know I needed.
I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, Tartlets. And you know what? I liked it.
Why is Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup the book-inspired recipe for Crying in H Mart?
Okay, Tartlets. I’m-a be honest with you. Although everyone raves about the delicious-sounding food in Crying in H Mart, a lot of the Korean dishes that author Zauner talks about is stuff I can’t get behind....
Hi there, Tartlets! I’m kicking off my 2025 recipes with exactly what everyone needs right now: Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup.
Why is Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup the book-inspired recipe for Wintering?
Is there anything better than chicken soup when you’re not feeling well? Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times is all about slowing down and taking care of yourself when you hit a rough patch in life.
To me,...
