Show Cookbooks Like ‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘Gilmore Girls’!

There are cooking shows, and then there is cooking from shows. If you’re looking for the perfect recipe that you saw a character eating, check out these cookbooks from some of your television favorites!

The Geek’s Cookbook

The Geek’s Cookbook is a compilation cookbook of recipes inspired by video games like Pokemon and Minecraft, shows like The Big Bang Theory, The Walking Dead, and Dexter, as well as movies like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and The Matrix. This book is the perfect addition to a geek’s kitchen.

Orange Is the New Black Presents: The Cookbook

Let’s face it: you probably didn’t watch Orange Is the New Black because the prison food looked delicious, but the creators of this cookbook got creative! Not only are there tasty recipes like Prison Punch and Red’s Chicken Kiev, but there is also information about the show and recipe headnotes by its characters. Fans of Litchfield’s ladies will love Orange Is the New Black Presents: The Cookbook.

The Scooby-Doo Cookbook

Scooby and Shaggy were always cooking up the most elaborate recipes, but luckily The Scooby-Doo Cookbook is delicious, simple, and kid-friendly. Meddling kids will love the snacks, sandwiches, and other recipes inspired by the Scooby-Doo gang. 

Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook

Lorelai and Rory are always eating up a storm. The food at Luke’s Diner looks too tasty to bear, and Suki’s recipes are mouth-watering. Bring Stars Hollow home with Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook. 

The Unofficial Simpson’s Cookbook

Simpsons collectors and cookbook collectors alike need to add The Unofficial Simpson’s Cookbook to their collection. Pretzels, rib-wiches, and donuts are only part of this awesome cookbook based on the show’s first 31 seasons.

A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook

Game of Thrones fans must check out A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook. This book’s special feature is that many recipes include a medieval version and a modern version, giving the chef the decision of which to make. This book will take you into Winterfell if you’re still missing the show. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook

Eat your way across the Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, Air Nomads, and Water Tribe with Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook. The book includes sixty beverage and food recipes to choose from. You’ll be a regular Dinnerbender with this book!

True Blood: Eats, Drinks, and Bites from Bon Temps

True Blood: Eats, Drinks, and Bites from Bon Temps “gives fans a big taste of Bon Temps.” The book has recipes introduced by the show’s characters, and it has 85 recipes, some of which are straight from scenes in the show, as well as over 100 photos from the show. Trubies need to take a bite out of this! 

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