Pop Biscuits – The Faraway Tree
Thoughts: This whimsical snack, at first blush, seemed wonderfully simple to put together. I blithely made a batch of biscuits, filled them …
Flower Rolls – The Hunger Games
“Cinna invites me to sit on one of the couches and takes his place across from me. He presses a button on …
Butternut-Leek Bridies
Thoughts: Although not as amazing as the originals upon which they are based (from The Haven, in JP), these tasty hand pies …
17th C. Candied Sweet Potatoes
Thoughts: This recipe surprised me. I had been looking for likely candidates for fictional and historical Thanksgiving recipes, when I stumbled upon …
Shortbread Gears
Thoughts: I saw this cookie press over the summer, and just couldn’t resist. These finished shortbread rounds, despite being a very crumbly …
Pan-fried Garlic Bread – Vlad Taltos series
“We went back into his little kitchen, and I sat on a stool at the tiny counter while he made the one …
Peppers with Almond-Spinach Filling – The Lies of Locke Lamora
Another dish from Locke Lamora’s Welcoming Meal, these stuffed peppers cook just long enough to still have crunch but also some give. …