Recipes from the World of Elle E. Kay
A Taste of Fiction
Step into the lives of your favorite characters with these signature dishes. Each recipe carries the warmth, drama, and love found in the stories.
Explore the MenuFrom the Pages to Your Plate
Twelve signature dishes lifted straight from the kitchens, lodges, and farmhouses of Elle’s worlds—each one tied to a character and a moment that shaped the story.
From — Corralling the Cowboy
Bethany’s Christmas Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Bethany
Soft, moist cookies served to Ethan with hot cider. He says they “taste like Christmas.”
From — Corralling the Cowboy
Margie’s Stuffed Venison Meatloaf
Margie
A unique twist on a classic—venison wrapped around a layer of Muenster cheese and pepperoni.
From — Holly’s Noel
Holly’s Pumpkin Cupcakes
Holly
Delicate pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese icing—hard to resist devouring fresh from the oven.
From — Healing the Hero
Honey-Sriracha Glazed Salmon
Chef Ashley Castle
Part of a surf and turf menu, this salmon arrives at the table under Ashley’s signature honey-sriracha glaze.
From — Lawfully Held
Justine’s Capers & Gravy Meatballs
Justine
Beef meatballs folded with chopped capers and simmered in a rich tomato “gravy.”
From — Healing the Hero
Peppermint Peaks Mocha Latte
Mountain Mug Baristas
A favorite holiday beverage of Ashley and Bryce—peppermint, mocha, and a quiet moment between the chaos.
From — Implicating Claudia
Dawson’s Romantic Apple Tart
Dawson
A simple apple tart served with ice cream—Dawson’s quiet contribution to a date night dinner.
From — Grave Pursuits
Jamie’s Breakfast Frittata
Jamie
A quick, egg-based dish that resembles a quiche, pulled together for dinner when the day runs short.
From — Healing the Hero
Carly’s Cranberry Glazed Ham
Carly
A savory ham drizzled with cranberry glaze, prepared in the warm hush of the lodge kitchen.
From — Persuaded by the Hero
Tuscan Cauliflower Soup
Ashley
The soup du jour—served to Dan and Bryce as taste testers between shifts.
From — Wooing the Widower
Chaz’s Double-Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Chaz
Chaz brews this nostalgic treat for Margie and his son Gage using a closely-guarded blend.
From — Shadowing Stella
Joy’s ‘Knock Your Socks Off’ Chili
Joy
A comforting, hearty meal Joy ladles out to cheer Stella up after a hard week.
Hungry for the Stories Behind the Recipes?
Step inside the lives of Bethany, Ashley, Justine, and the rest—where pumpkin cupcakes share a table with secrets, suspects, and second chances.
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