What recipe does one pair with a book set in a crematory? I admit, this book-inspired recipe was a real stumper. I wanted something that relates to Smoke Gets In Your Eyes as closely as possible. And, yes, some recipes did come immediately to mind. However, I had to nix them pretty early on because, silly me, I also wanted something that wouldn’t completely gross out my readers when they finally realized the inspiration for the recipe. I'm all...
One of the reasons that Tranquillum House in Nine Perfect Strangers seems so ideal for transforming your life is that guests are encouraged (forced?) to eat healthy and clean. Although I love my carbs and cream sauces, there definitely comes a point (usually right after Christmas) when I simply crave lighter meals filled with fresh, green ingredients. Tranquillum House guests have a limited diet: they aren’t allowed sugar, carbs, alcohol, or...
Choosing Cottage Pie as my book-inspired recipe for An Irish Country Cottage was practically a no-brainer. For years, I've called this dish "Shepherd's Pie," which I think is the name that most of us know it by. At some point, though, I learned that Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made with lamb – hence, the “shepherd” part. This is all fine and good, but I’m not a huge fan of lamb. I prefer the beef version of this dish, which is called...
Holy. FREAKIN. Cow. These cheese scones are amazing. Jenny Colgan is the woman who inspired me to make scones. I had been smack in the middle of The Café by the Sea, reading about how Flora was making scones from her mother’s recipe book, when I was suddenly overcome with the need to make scones myself. From scratch. For the first time. At 6AM on a Saturday. That is what this woman’s writing does to you. Colgan’s wonderfully descriptive...
Mushroom Brie Mac and Cheese my go-to meal when I'm on my own for dinner. Being able to eat whatever you want for dinner is one of the best parts of being single. Or, heck -- one of the best parts of having a night on your own while your partner and/or kids are out doing their own thang. While I love eating dinner with my husband, sometimes I miss the days of whipping up whatever I want without having to take anyone else's food preferences into...
I'm not going to lie. Making this Moroccan Chicken B'stilla Pie was.... a challenge. But, it’s good to challenge yourself, right? Every now and then? **gulp** Well. If you’re in agreement with me, you’ve come to the right post. If you’re not used to working with phyllo dough, that is. *Raises hand*
Why is B'stilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie) the book-inspired recipe for The Perfect Nanny? The Perfect Nanny is set in Paris. However, the...
Well, Tartlets, in case you haven't noticed, new posts are a little more intermittent these days. Remember that concussion I mentioned awhile back? Yeeaaaah. Turns out, it didn't go away as quickly as I had originally thought. I had a relapse in mid-January, and I was told by various doctors that the only cure is rest and time. This unfortunately means that I'm restricted from most of my blogging activities until I'm fully recovered, which...
Paprika Shrimp with Smoked Gouda Polenta is this Northern girl's answer to Southern Shrimp n' Grits. I may be biased, but I think it's even better than Shrimp and Grits -- mainly because it's ready to eat in 20 minutes. A little side note before we begin You guys, I'm going to stop trying to get ahead in my blogging life. This is the second time I've made plans to cook and photograph a month's worth of blog recipes in one weekend, only...
I know I said I wasn’t going to post anything else Christmas-y on the blog this month. However, I couldn't help myself. All you Christmas celebrants -- have you planned your Christmas menu yet? I finally decided what we should make...mostly. I always have second, third, and fourth thoughts about the menu. If you're like me and still weighing your options...CONGRATS. You're now done. Because this Raspberry Thyme Chicken is the...
Although I had a difficult time writing the review for Two Steps Forward, I had a very easy time deciding on my book-inspired recipe. Zoe, Martin, and the other pilgrims sleep at a variety of lodgings throughout their pilgrimage, and while meals are provided at some places, they often have to make their own in hostel or boarding house kitchens. In these situations, most pilgrims eat alone, but if a few are staying at the same place, they’ll...
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