Feasts of Fiction

 

One of the many ways books and movies can inspire people is through food.  Cozy mysteries for instance, quite often involve gastronomical delights within the stories and include different recipes at the end.  It's so much a part of cozies that it's led to the publication of Cozy Cookbooks.

• The Cozy Cookbook: More than 100 Recipes from Today's Bestselling Mystery Authors
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I'll admit that some things don't automatically inspire thoughts about epicurean delights.  For instance, when I think of the movie "Mean Girls" I personally, have never considered how food or drinks could relate to it.  Fortunately, Jonathan Bennett, has.  Thus leading to a cookbook that's "totally fetch!" 

The Burn Cookbook: A Parody: an Unofficial Unauthorized Cookbook for Mean Girls Fans by Bennett, Jonathan

Even though cooking is not my strong point, I do enjoy perusing cookbooks.  The Feast of Fiction Kitchen: Recipes Inspired by TV, Movies, Games & Books by Wong, Jimmy though, got me excited to test a recipe.  The "Home Alone" inspired "Pizza Mac and Cheese" got raving reviews from all my kids.

• "Recipes from Feast of Fiction, the innovative YouTube show featuring fantastical and fictional recipes inspired by books, movies, comics, video games, and more Fans of Feast of Fiction have been clamoring for a cookbook since the channel debuted in 2011. Now it's here! Just as they do on the small screen, hosts Jimmy Wong and Ashley Adams whip up their real-life interpretation of fictional dishes to pay homage in a genuine, geeky, and lively way. Jimmy brings a wealth of gamer and nerd cred to the table, and baker extraordinaire Ashley provides the culinary wisdom. The quirky duo offer an array of creative and simple recipes, featuring dishes inspired by favorites such as Star Trek and Adventure Time, as well as Butterbeer (Harry Potter), A Hobbit's Second Breakfast, Mini "Dehydrated" Pizzas (Back to the Future), Sansa's Lemon Cakes (Game of Thrones), and dishes from the niches of gaming, comics, and animation such as Fire Flakes (Avatar), Poke Puffs (Pokemon), and Heart Potions (The Legend of Zelda). With 55 unique and awesome dishes, this long-awaited cookbook will help inspire a pop culture dinner party, a fun night at home with family and friends, or an evening on the couch thinking about what you could be cooking!"--. Provided by publisher.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Marvel eat the Universe: the official cookbook by Warner, Justin
  

"Prepare to eat like a Marvel Super Hero with Marvel Eat the Universe: The Official Cookbook. Chef Justin Warner invites you to pull up a chair and explore the Marvel Universe through these creative dishes inspired by Marvel's heroes" --Amazon.

The Little Women Cookbook: Novel Takes on Classic Recipes from Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy and friends by Bergstrom, Jenne

Readers can step back in time and imagine themselves at the March family table. In addition to recipes, there are timeless illustrations, favorite passages, and historical trivia.

The Official Harry Potter Baking Book by Farrow, Joanna

"Delight in 43 tasty recipes inspired by the Harry Potter films! From Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins, Luna's Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread, The Official Harry Potter Baking Cookbook is packed with mouthwatering recipes that will dare we say, ... ensnare the senses."--Amazon.com.

The Geek's Cookbook: Easy Recipes Inspired by Pokémon, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and More! by Lecomte, Liguori

"Binge-watching your favorite season of Dexter, Breaking Bad, or The Walking Dead? Planning a Pokémon Go gaming party or a Harry Potter viewing party? Need sustenance to fuel your attempt to achieve the impossible and watch all six Star Wars movies in a row? Enter The Geek Cookbook, your guide to cooking all sorts of treats and goodies to nourish your inner (or outer) geek. Send your taste buds to another world with over thirty recipes from your favorite series, TV shows, and video games. Experience the supreme taste of the Matrix Burger or the Sauron Tarts, succumb to the Dagobah Marsh in Herb Crust or the Karadoc Crunch. Top it all off with some Minecraft Cookies or Meringue Pokéball, and you've got yourself a meal fit for Geek royalty. Also featured inside are recipes inspired by Game of Thrones, Zelda, The Big Bang Theory, Batman, Final Fantasy, and many more!"--Provided by publisher.

The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Classic Stories by Walker, Barbara M.    

Recipes based on the pioneer food written about in the "Little House" books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, along with quotes from the books and descriptions of the food and cooking of pioneer times.

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook: Bewitchingly Delicious Recipes for Fans of the Halloween Classic by Thoreson, Bridget

This cookbook will put a spell on you-- just like the movie Hocus Pocus! Whether you're planning a quiet evening at home while watching the movie, or looking for themed recipes for a Halloween party, Thoreson helps you conjure up spellbinding treats and brews inspired by the film. Anyone who tastes these appetizing recipes will be enchanted! -- adapted from back cover.

Friends, The Television Series: the official cookbook by Yee, Amanda

Food is a huge part of the Friends universe, and Yee has provided the ultimate guide to all of the iconic dishes from the show. The group's sharing of meals encapsulates how food is one of the unifying things that build a community. So whether you're a seasoned chef like Monica, just starting a catering business like Phoebe or a regular old food enthusiast like Joey, the book offers a variety of recipes for any occasion-- including binging on your favorite tv show! -- adapted from the back cover, Introduction, and perusal of the book.

The Bob's Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers by Bouchard, Loren

On the animated series Bob's Burgers, burgers are Bob's business, and the burger of the day usually involves a pun. But some of the puns were too good not to become reality. All the recipes in this book come from the fan-created blog "The Bob's Burger Experiment." Try a "Romaines of the day burger" or a " 50 ways to leave your guava burger". Or maybe just discover how to cook the best basic burger and flawless fries. These burgers are no joke!

The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook: From Lamb Stew to "Groosling" -- More than 150 recipes Inspired by the Hunger Games Trilogy by Baines, Emily Ansara

Disney Princess Cookbooks

Gilmore Girls: the official cookbook by Craig, Elena P.

"Oy with the poodles already! The first official collection of recipes inspired by the world of the fast-talking Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook features dishes from every corner of Stars Hollow and beyond, including the Dragonfly Inn, Weston’s Bakery, Al’s Pancake World, Luke’s Diner, and Emily and Richard’s dinner table. Fans will delight in recreating iconic dishes from the beloved series, such as Sookie’s Risotto, Mrs. Kim’s Flaxseed Muffins, Luke’s Cheeseburger and Fries, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee! This official cookbook also includes clever cooking tips from Sookie, hosting tips from Michel, etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore, and the wisdom from Lorelai and Rory for cooking fast and talking faster. MORE THAN 50 RECIPES: Dozens of recipes for Stars Hollow favorites from Sookie’s Risotto to Luke’s Cheeseburger. TIPS FROM SOOKIE: Recreate iconic dishes from Gilmore Girls with tips from Chef Sookie! Where easy-to-follow step-by-step directions lead, you can follow. RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whip up delicious dishes for everything from a mother-daughter brunch to a family dinner to a celebration for the whole town! FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of recipes to help ensure success, as well as beloved moments from the series. THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS COOKBOOK: The only cookbook with official recipes direct from the set of Gilmore Girls."--Publisher's website.

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Cheesecake Anyone??? New to our shelves, I look forward to being able to scour this one to see just how many types of Cheesecake they included.

The Golden Girls Cookbook: More than 90 delectable recipes from Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia by Styler, Christopher

"Filled with innovative recipes by renowned chef Christopher Styler, and beautiful photos by NYT food photographer Andrew Scrivani, plus fun quotes, info, and photos from the show. There will be Italian meals like Clams Fra Diavlo in Sophia's chapter, and Southern food like honey-bourbon glazed carrots in Blanche's, and of course some amazing cheesecakes. And what Golden Girls cookbook would be complete without Rose's favorite Scandinavian dishes, like St. Olaf Friendship cake, a simple, buttery treat. From drinks and appetizers to salads and mains, there is something to delight every fan in this witty and approachable cookbook" --. Amazon.com.

As for  The Unofficial Simpsons Cookbook : from Krusty burgers to Marge's pretzels, famous recipes from your favorite cartoon family by Randolph, Laurel, I'm really tempted to try the Little Meatloaf Men, and the Krusty Burgers, and maybe I'm just really hungry... 

"Everyone knows and loves The Simpsons. Now you can make the food you've seen in the show for thirty-one seasons right in the comfort of your own home faster than you can say, "Mmm...Donuts." Over the years, Simpsons episodes have featured and sometimes revolved, around countless food items. Thanks to Homer Simpson's unending appetite and a writers' room full of food lovers, the show has a long list of truly iconic dishes. From Chief Wiggum's Chili to the Flaming Moe (a.k.a. Flaming Homer) to Super Squishees to Krusty Burgers, you'll find all those recipes and more in The Unofficial Simpsons Cookbook. Featuring 70 recipes that include many of the most classic Simpsons dishes, this cookbook includes easy-to-follow instructions for chefs of all ages and levels. Finally, you can make all your favorite meals straight from Marge's kitchen in no time!"--. Provided by publisher.