Decadence, thy name is Turkey, Fig, and Brie Grilled Cheese. Get ready for the BEST grilled cheese sandwich you will ever eat. Why is Turkey, Fig, and Brie Grilled Cheese the book-inspired recipe for The Printed Letter Bookshop? Someone is always popping out of The Printed Letter Bookshop to grab a sandwich for lunch, and several crucial conversations occur within the vicinity of a deli counter. So, I knew my book-inspired...
It's official: I'm welcoming in all things spring and summer with Salsa Verde Shrimp Pasta. Why is Salsa Verde Shrimp Pasta the book-inspired recipe for Summer Rental? Salsa Verde Shrimp Pasta was originally created to be a stand-alone recipe. However, I dreamt it up while I was reading Summer Rental, and soon this flavorful dish was screaming to become the book-inspired recipe for this great summer read. Even though the ladies...
Yes, I’m aware it's the wrong time of year for anything pumpkin-flavored. Please bear with me as I introduce you to Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal. Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal: A Perfect Pantry Staple Recipe I posted a photo of this breakfast on my IG a few weeks ago, and it was surprisingly well-received. So, it got me thinkin'... Many of my book-inspired recipe plans have been derailed because of what I can(‘t) get...
Hello, Tartlets! We interrupt our regularly scheduled book review and book-inspired recipe posts to bring you this specially curated list of Pantry Staples Recipes, designed to help you figure out what the heck to cook each day while you're spending 24/7 with those you love...with, um, rather limited resources. My grandmother always kept a well-stocked pantry and freezer in her basement. Whenever I would visit her, we would go downstairs and...
Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup is your go-to staple for classic comfort food in a bowl. Why is Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup the book-inspired recipe for Aunt Dimity and The King's Ransom? Even though it's a mystery, Aunt Dimity and The King’s Ransom really hits the spot when it comes to foodie fiction. The inn's shifty chef, Steve, is a culinary genius, and his meals at The King's Ransom are paid a lot of attention throughout...
Get ready, Tartlets. I’m serving up the perfect fall meal with my Lemon Herb Chicken. It feels like it’s been awhile since I’ve gone into the kitchen to make a proper meal. It's been a low-key summer, living on lots of quick and delicious salads, grilled burgers, and refreshingly cool drinks. Now that it’s October, I’m craving all things cozy. This Lemon Herb Chicken is the ideal transition meal from summer food over to comfort food,...
We only have a few more days until it's officially fall, so I'm squeezing in one last summery recipe with this Chickpea Shepherd's Salad.
Why is Chickpea Shepherd's Salad the book-inspired recipe for Beautiful Bad? Although Beautiful Bad was a DNF for me, it definitely delivered in one aspect: FOOD. Main characters Maddie and Joanna often met up to share a meal, even though they lived in different countries. Each time, they made sure...
Steak Tacos are easy to marinade, easy to cook, and so delicious to eat!
Why are Steak Tacos the book-inspired recipe for Death in the Covenant? I know what you're thinking: Steak Tacos don't sound like quintessential Mormon food. You would be right. Clearly, I've taken some liberties with my book-inspired recipe for Death in the Covenant. Trust me when I say you're gonna thank me for it. Food plays a large part in Death in the Covenant...
As I was making this Greek Chicken Orzo Salad, I realized something: for someone who doesn't really like mint, I sure am making a lot of recipes with mint these days. Mint is just so fresh tasting. It brightens up any savory dish with an unexpected zip, and it imparts a refreshing coolness to sweet desserts. Can you really blame me for over-using it this summer? Nope. I didn't think so. Spoiler alert: this Greek Chicken Orzo Salad contains...
Anybody in need of a good cry? Because these Smoked Gouda Burgers with Onion Jam will do the trick. No, not because you’ll cry at how good burgers with this jam taste. I mean, you might. I almost did. It's just that the amount of raw onion slicing required will certainly bring a few tears to your eyes – and to anyone within a 10-foot radius of your kitchen.
Why are Smoked Gouda Burgers with Onion Jam the book-inspired recipe for...
