Every year, our friends and family start make their wishlists, but you are always trying to find something a little more unique. Perhaps something that combines the love of food, cooking, and video games? Then we’ve got your covered.
Have you looked at the food in Fallout and your mouth watered? Or wondered what food tastes like in Azeroth? Maybe these game-inspired cookbooks will help you experience the culinary delights of your favorite video game worlds.
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
Heroes of Overwatch, it’s time to eat! This cookbook has over 90 recipes inspired by your favorite Overwatch characters. Recipes include Valkyrie’s Flight (chamomile tea, honey, elderflower liqueur, and brandy), Orisa Sundae (chocolate ice cream, bananas, kiwi, wafer cookies, and caramel sauce), and The 76 (white chocolate chips, vanilla ice cream, milk, and sprinkles). Bob, do something…and get us seconds!
You can buy the cookbook at Amazon or the Exclusive Edition at Barnes and Noble.
Fallout: The Vault Dweller’s Official Cookbook
As you emerge from Vault 101, you might be a little famished. After all, Vault food can only taste so good. Fortunately Vault-Tec has issued an official cookbook to satisfy everyone. With recipes like Mystery Meat-Wrapped Nukalurk (scallops, brown sugar, and bacon), Braised Deathclaw Steak (pork belly rice bowl), Tato Soup (sweet potato/russet potato soup), and Blamco Mac and Cheese, everyone in your settlement will satisfied.
You can buy the cookbook at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook
Inspired by the foods found in Skyrim, Morrowind, and Tamriel, this Elder Scrolls cookbook will please anyone who is a fan of the series. This cookbook has over 60 recipes including Leek and Cheese Crostata (rye pie dough, leeks, and cheddar), Water of Life (vodka, fennel, caraway, dill, juniper berries), Orsimer Venison (venison rice bowl), and Sweetrolls. It’s time to fire up the oven and gather everyone around the Hearthfire.
You can buy the cookbook at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook
For the Alliance! For the Horde! For the food! The official cookbook of Azeroth features cuisine from the Eastern Kingdoms to Kalimdor, from the orcs to the dwarves. These dishes will please any Lich King or Wrynn with options like Honey-Spiced Lichen (kale, honey, garlic, cayenne pepper), Sweet Potato Bread (sweet potatoes, Holiday spices, brown sugar), Ironforge Rations (haggis, rustic bread, cheese) and Rylak Claws (buttery pastry dough, glaze, and almonds).
You can buy the cookbook at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
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Hearthstone: Innkeeper’s Tavern Cookbook
An intense card game would not be complete without some libations and snacks to fuel our Heroes. Whether you’re setting up your own Fireside Gathering, or just making food for you and your duel partner, this is the cookbook for you. With over 50 recipes to choose from including Blood of the Ancient One (Bloody Mary), Starseeker Sour (lemon, lavender simple syrup), or Polymorph Puffs (puff pastry, lamb sausage), there is something for everyone.
You can buy the cookbook at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
This article was originally published in December 2019.
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