Welcome to the Reader’s Table
Fiction often simmers with sensory details—flavors, aromas, and meals that linger long after the last page. This is a collection of recipes inspired by books I’ve read—some imagined from scenes, others borrowed from beloved characters or settings, and many created or adapted as I cooked alongside my reading. Each dish brings a story to life, one bite at a time.
Ingredients : 200gr blanched almonds2 cloves of garlic150gr soaked bread750ml water75ml extravirgin olive oil15ml Xerxes vinegar1tsp saltGrapes for serving The easiest recipe for a summer soup. I usually soak my almonds over night so they blend nicely.You just add everything…
Ingredients : 1 onion3 tomatoes1 red pepper1 jalapeno (or to taste)2 carrots2 cloves of garlic1 filet of cod (around 800gr)1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp smoked paprika250ml coconut milk350ml chicken or fish stockjuice of 1 lime Start by softening the onion…
Ingredients : 1 cinnamon stick6 cardamom pods4 cloves3 tbsp ghee1 onion2 cloves of garlic1tbsp grated ginger5tbsp puréed tomatoessalt750gr lamb, cubes350ml stock2 bay leaves2tsp paprikachili powder to taste1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp nutmed1 tsp garam…
