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Cook the Series

Did you know that many popular television shows, movies, and book series have their own cookbooks? Some skew more towards parodies, while others help you get your medieval roasting on so you can enjoy the newest season of Game of Thrones or another read-through of the Outlander series in style. 

 A Feast of Ice and Fire: the official companion cookbook by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Sariann Lehrer

A passion project from superfans and amateur chefs Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Sariann Lehrer--and endorsed by George R. R. Martin himself-- A Feast of Ice and Fire lovingly replicates a stunning range of cuisines from across the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. From the sumptuous delicacies enjoyed in the halls of power at King's Landing, to the warm and smoky comfort foods of the frozen North, to the rich, exotic fare of the mysterious lands east of Westeros, there's a flavor for every palate, and a treat for every chef.

 

 The Snacking Dead: a parody in a cookbook by D. B. Walker

From brain food to finger food, and from sticky sweets to killer cocktails, the 50 recipes in this cookbook parody are guaranteed to grab you. Snacks include: Sweetish Fleshballs Nachos of the Living Dead Elbows Casserole Crabby Prepper Puffs Survivalist Hero Dire Ham Biscuits Cold-Blooded Ice Cream Sandwiches Gratuitous Violence Jello Mold and more.

 

 Outlander Kitchen: the official Outlander companion cookbook by Theresa Carle-Sanders

Featuring more than one hundred recipes, Outlander Kitchen retells Claire and Jamie's incredible story through the flavors of the Scottish Highlands, the French Revolution, and beyond. Following the high standards for prodigious research and boundless creativity set by Diana Gabaldon herself, Carle-Sanders draws on the events and characters of the novels to deliver delicious and inventive dishes that highlight local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.

 

 The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: from cauldron cakes to knickerbocker glory--more than 150 magical recipes for wizards and non-wizards alike by Dinah Bucholz

With this cookbook, dining a la Hogwarts is as easy as Banoffi Pie! With more than 150 easy-to-make recipes, tips, and techniques, you can indulge in spellbindingly delicious meals drawn straight from the pages of your favorite Potter stories.

 

 The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook: from Lady Mary's crab canapes to Daisy's mousse au chocolat : more than 150 recipes from upstairs and downstairs by Emily Ansara Baines

With this collection of delicacies inspired by Emmy Award-winning series Downton Abbey, you will feel as sophisticated and poised as the men and women of Downton when you prepare these upstairs and downstairs favorites from eras new and old.

 

 The Modern Family Cookbook by recipe editor Grace Parisi

From the hit television phenomenon Modern Family comes an unconventional cookbook that invites you into the kitchen with the characters you know and love. Packed with more than 100 mouthwatering recipes, The Modern Family Cookbook teaches you how to make Phil's Traditional First-Day-of-School Pancakes, Claire's Spooky Pumpkin Cheese Ball with Crudités, Mitchell's PB & J Sandwiches, Jay's Sloppy Jay's, Gloria's Carnitas al Diablo, and other delicious dishes.

 

 Treme: stories and recipes from the heart of New Orleans by Lolis Eric Elie

Inspired by David Simon's award-winning HBO series Treme, this celebration of the culinary spirit of post-Katrina New Orleans features recipes and tributes from the characters, real and fictional, who highlight the Crescent City's rich foodways.

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