Cooking with Kristie
From the Pages to the Plate
Welcome to Cooking with Kristie, where I share my favorite recipes inspired by both my novels and my own kitchen. Whether it’s a dish enjoyed by one of my characters, a family favorite, or a healthy meal I love to make at home, each recipe is crafted with the same warmth and love I pour into my stories. From cozy comfort food to sweet treats and wholesome, nourishing meals, I invite you to join me on a culinary journey that blends the flavors of fiction with real-life delights. Grab an apron, and let’s cooking!
Kirby’s Chocolate Cupcakes
In Blooming Into Life, chocolate cupcakes become a special family tradition. Mary Ann teaches her niece, Kirby, how to make them, passing down both a recipe and a bit of family love. By the end of the story, Kirby shares the same recipe with Mary Ann's granddaughters,...
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort food. Here's my tried-and-true recipe—guaranteed to melt your heart faster than any fictional romance. 🍪 Ingredients 2 sticks of butter, room temp 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2...
Basil Oil
🌿This basil oil recipe from skinnytaste.com has changed my life. One, I always plant more basil than I ever eat and now I never have enough. Two, I will probably never make pesto again and I love pesto, so that’s saying something. The best part—it’s only 5...
Blueberry Bliss Cake
From the moment my local farmers put out the first of their delicious blueberries, I make sure to have a five-pound box in my refrigerator at all times. They cover my yogurt every morning, find their way into my salads, and, of course, are the driving force behind...
Seared Salmon
Ingredients: 6 oz. Boneless Salmon Filet Instructions: Preheat oven to 400. Heat a dry cast-iron pan over high heat for 5 minutes. Pat salmon filet dry, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon in the hot pan, cook rounded side down for 2...
Ina Garten’s Summer Pasta
Ina Garten's Summer Pasta recipe has been my go-to summer dish. As with most recipes, I can't help but tweak and experiment. Below Ina's recipe are four delicious variations I've concocted. Ina Garten's Summer Pasta Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 pound pasta (Ina uses...
