A Well-Read Tart

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Steak au Poivre (Recipe Inspired by THE HOUSEMAID)

Posted on by CJ | A Well-Read Tart
Steak au Poivre brings fancy (and peppery!) French cuisine right to your own kitchen. This romantic dish pour deux (for two) is classic bistro staple that is surprisingly easy to make at home.     Why is Steak Au Poivre the book-inspired recipe for The Housemaid? One of the ways that main character Millie wins over The Man She Wants is with her cooking. She’s got some decent culinary skills, and one of the more memorable meals she...

Lemon Piccata Flounder with Herbed Couscous (Recipe Inspired by DAUGHTERS OF THE LAKE)

Posted on by CJ | A Well-Read Tart
You guys, this is a fancy recipe. So, break out the company plates 'cause you’re gonna want to show this one off with your best china. I'm sure some of you are already drifting away from this post because you think "fancy" means "difficult," but that is NOT true. Stay with me. I promise that this is not going to be scary. Just really, really pretty. And tasty. The main character of Daughters of the Lake, Kate, goes to stay with her cousin...