A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Apple Cider Beef Stew (Recipe Inspired by THE FROZEN RIVER)

Happy Halloween, Tartlets! I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a cozy autumn evening than with a hearty helping of this Apple Cider Beef Stew.   Why is Apple Cider Beef Stew the book-inspired recipe for The Frozen River? Cider comes up quite often in The Frozen River. The novel is set during a New England winter, and steaming hot, stick-to-your-ribs stews are always on the menu at the village tavern.  Main character Martha often grabs...

One Pot Red Wine Pasta (Recipe Inspired by BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA)

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...

One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta (Recipe Inspired by WOW, NO THANK YOU)

Ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness is coming your way in the form of One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta. I know we’re nearing the end of comfort food season, but after an especially trying 13 months, I think we’re allowed a little over-indulgence, don’t you? One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta is the exact warm, comforting, culinary hug you need in your life.     Why is One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta the book-inspired recipe for Wow, No Thank You? Imagine my...

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

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...