A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Autumn Farro Salad (Recipe Inspired by INFINITE PARADISE)

Get ready for fall with this Autumn Farro Salad!   Why is Autumn Farro Salad the book-inspired recipe for Infinite Paradise? Infinite Paradise is a memoir that embraces seasonal living and eating. Author Beeaff enjoys so many wonderful-sounding meals throughout the year at her house in the Canadian wilderness. I love the concept of eating in tune with the seasons. It’s a great reminder that fall brings tons of delicious produce to the table,...

Basil and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Herbed Orzo (Recipe Inspired by THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS)

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...

Creamy Lemon Risotto (Recipe Inspired by THE ALMAFI CURSE)

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...

Avocado Chimichurri (Recipe Inspired by ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE)

Avocado Chimichurri sauce is one of the easiest, most flavorful finishing sauces you’ll make this summer. Welcome to part 2 of the book-inspired recipe for Ultra-Processed People.   Why is Avocado Chimichurri the book-inspired recipe for Ultra-Processed People? Avocado Chimichurri is a great book-inspired recipe to pair with Ultra-Processed People because it's made with fresh, natural ingredients and only a few processed ingredients. (Not...

Potato and Onion Knish (Recipe Inspired by THE MATCHMAKER’S GIFT)

Today’s post is for all my fellow carb lovers out there. What do you get when you wrap mashed potato and caramelized onions inside a pastry dough crust? HEAVEN. Also known as the Potato and Onion Knish.   Why are Potato and Onion Knish the book-inspired recipe for The Matchmaker’s Gift? Main character Sara in The Matchmaker’s Gift makes a match between two rival NYC knish delis. I loved this detail in the novel, and given my love for a...

Lobster Tortellini Salad (Recipe Inspired by THE SUMMER CLUB)

Indulge in your Decadence Era this summer with Lobster Tortellini Salad.   Why is Lobster Tortellini Salad the book-inspired recipe for The Summer Club? Since The Summer Club takes place at a swanky New England country club, there’s a lot of high-end meals going through main character Flick’s kitchen. I was delighted to see lobster and steak appear numerous times on the dinner menu, along with various salads and sandwiches for lunch that...

Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice (Recipe Inspired by FORGOTTEN SISTERS)

As you read earlier this week, Tartlets, Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice is another book-inspired recipe for Forgotten Sisters. While this side dish would work great with a bunch of different main courses (see below), I absolutely love it served with Baked Sea Scallops.   Why do I love Lemon Spinach Basmati Rice? If you’ve made my Halal-Inspired Chicken and Rice, you know how delicious basmati rice can be. The grains fluff up individually and...

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (Recipe Inspired by THE CLOISTERS)

This book-inspired recipe for The Cloisters is an amalgamation of all my lunchtime favorites. We're talking Chicken Caesar Wraps with hearty pieces of white meat chicken. We're talking Caesar Salads with creamy, dreamy dressing. And, we're talking cool and refreshing pasta salads.  What's a girl to do when she can't decide what to have for lunch? You have it all with Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.    Why is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad the...

Simple Tomato, Corn, and Torn Basil Salad (Recipe Inspired by OLD COUNTRY)

We're keeping it short n' sweet with this Simple Tomato, Corn, and Torn Basil Salad, Tartlets.  As you saw earlier this week, this salad was served up with my Grilled Rosemary Balsamic Steaks. This side dish is another Old Country book-inspired recipe that pays homage to cooking with fresh, homegrown ingredients.   A Simple Salad... Just like with the grilled steaks, rustic is the name of the game when it comes to making Tomato, Corn, and...