Tag: Cook the Books
Sichuan Cucumber and Noodle Salad for April/May Cook the Books
Shark’s Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China by Fuschia Dunlop inspired this salad. “I’d really be just as happy with a bowl of noodles.”
The Discovery of Chocolate and Bourbon-Cranberry Chocolate Bark
This round for Cook the Books features The Discovery of Chocolate by James Runcie. Let’s discuss the book with a bourbon-infused confection.
Beet and Leek Farro Salad with Spiced Vinaigrette
I ended up doing two posts inspired from Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King. Her work is the current selection for Cook the Books. Here’s my rendition on an ancient Roman recipe.
Libum (Roman Honey Cakes)
Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Crystal King is the December/January selection for Cook the Books. I was inspired to make a simple honey cake that was used as a sacrifice to the Roman gods.
Tarte Flambée
The Cook the Books Club selection this round is The Patriarch by Martin Walker. Here is my dish inspired from this mystery novel.
Fried Apples ‘n Onions (inspired by Farmer Boy)
This recipe was inspired from Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the current Cook the Books selection.
A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets
I know this is a weird pairing, a Moscow Mule and pickled beets, but that’s how my mind works when I’m tasked to get inspired from Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen for this round of Cook the Books. There’s RED pepper infused vodka and RED wine pickled beets ahead…
Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Arugula and Chèvre
Today’s recipe is featured in Life from Scratch by Sasha Martin, the Cook the Books current selection.
Life from Scratch, the Cook the Books Club Selection for April/May
I hope you join CTB this round and read Martin’s quest to cook from all the world’s cuisine.
Dinner With Edward and a Cocktail (of course)
Join me for this round of Cook the Books and this month’s selection Dinner with Edward by Isabel Vincent. Of course, I have included a cocktail recipe. What’s a dinner party without a cocktail?