A Romance Reader's Cookbook

Romance novels and cooking go together like Romeo and Juliet: They're just meant to be. Whether it's a saucy pasta shared over a candlelit table or a pie nervously purchased for a first date, romance books are overflowing with references to delicious food. Filled with book recommendations, author highlights, reading tips, and 60 mouthwatering recipes, A Romance Reader's Cookbook is an ode to that special connection. The book is loosely arranged from breakfast to dinner to desserts, with each chapter organized around a common theme or trope. The recipes are simple and easy to follow, and best of all, they're inspired by beloved novels, characters, tropes, and motifs: There's an Outlander-themed Sassenach Whisky and Soda. We're Mated Soup is a dish directly from the world of Sarah J. Maas. Hot-as-Hell Pineapple Salsa speaks to spicier novels. Golden Retriever Granola is a love letter to easy-going, care-free love interests. There's even a recipe for Mr. Collins's favorite potatoes in Pride and Prejudice. Author Rochelle Bilow is a classically trained chef with a penchant for fun, hopeful, and inspiring romance novels. Her expertly curated list of book recommendations and recipes will have every avid romance fan falling head over heels for this cookbook.