Gamers interested in the culinary arts, take note - there is an intersection between cooking and gaming that you’re going to love. Cookbooks inspired by in-game food and recipes have been all the rage for the past few years, ranging from JRPGs like Final Fantasy to more surprising inspirations like the Street Fighter series.
Whether it’s rustic recipes you’ve seen in Skyrim or more mouthwatering meals like those seen in Monster Hunter, there’s a little something for everyone in each of these cookbooks. After all, who says gamers can’t cook?
12 Fire Emblem: Three Houses - 'Three Courses' Cookbook
Inspired by the Fire Emblem: Three Houses release back in July 2019, gamers can now recreate some of the iconic meals seen in the dining halls of Garreg Mach. Eating, dining, and unlocking new secret recipes for both students and professors was a solid component of the Fire Emblem: Three Houses game, so it’s exciting to imagine what the writers might be cooking up for this latest installation.
The new cookbook was announced for pre-order back in April 2021, and while the Fire Emblem: Three Courses cookbook is still in the works, Legend’s Cookbooks have confirmed that this will be released later in 2021.
11 Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook
With the success of the online JRPG Final Fantasy 14 still going strong, it’s not surprising that players can unlock their inner Culinarian with a cookbook inspired by the in-game food. With the cookbook including delicious-looking photos and step-by-step instructions, players can recreate the Farmer's Breakfast, the Knight's Bread of Coerthas, the La Nocea's Rolanberry Cheesecake, and plenty more.
Coming in at 192 pages of recipes and photographs, there’s plenty to dig into both in the book and on your plates for every Final Fantasy fan.
10 Assassin’s Creed - The Culinary Codex
When you’re not spending time covertly stalking targets or taking out another tyrannical leader in Assassin’s Creed, fans of the franchise can kick back and cook some tasty recipes from The Culinary Codex. This cookbook is inspired by the times and places featured in multiple Assassin’s Creed games with food from around the world, including Syria, Italy, France, and the USA.
Recreate a range of mains, starters, and desserts inspired by the adventures of Altair, Ezio, and the Brotherhood. Some notable dishes to make include Masyaf Moutabel, Davenport Homestead Soup, Boston Apple Pie Meringues Mirabeau, and Rooks' Bread Pudding.
9 Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook And Travel Guide
Locking Winston the butler in the freezer in Tomb Raider is one thing - but actually using your time in the kitchen for good? Priceless. Fans of the Tomb Raider series can enjoy recipes from the Tomb Raider Official Cookbook, which also couples up as a travel guide for many locations featured in the franchise.
Budding gamer-chefs can bake up some delicious recipes from Peru, Britain, India, Japan, and other key locations featured within the games. There’s also a whole section of drinks to recreate, inspired by in-game characters.
8 Heroes’ Feast: The Official D&D Cookbook
It’s not just video games that have launched their own cookbook titles. Remember those gross baked beans Dungeons and Dragons dice? Thankfully, Heroes’ Feast will help us erase those painful memories with delicious recipes from the fantasy world of D&D.
With 80 recipes included in the cookbook, there are many different snacks, main meals, and even cocktails to try when playing your next campaign. Examples of recipes from Heroes' Feast include Bytopian Shepherd's Bread, Hommlet Golden Brown Roasted Turkey, and Heartlands Roseapple & Blackberry Pie.
7 Monster Hunter Meal Recipe Book
Can’t get enough of the Dango in Monster Hunter Rise? The good news is, there’s an official Monster Hunter cookbook available! The less good news is, the cookbook has only ever been published in Japanese, as it launched in Japan back in 2019 and can only be found on Amazon Japan.
For Japanese speakers, the cookbook contains step-by-step guides to recreate 29 well-known recipes from the franchise - from the ‘Well-Done Steak’ to the ‘Chef’s Choice Platter’.
6 The Elder Scrolls Official Cookbook
Of all the RPGs available today, Skyrim is likely to be the most highly anticipated for a cookbook. Well, you’re in luck! The Elder Scrolls Official Cookbook has over 70 recipes to choose from, and includes everything from Apple Cabbage Stew to Sunlight Souffle. And yes, of course, there are Sweet Rolls.
There’s even a recipe for Water Of Life, made with a mixture of fennel seeds, caraway seeds, juniper berries, dill, and vodka. It’s meant to be served as an aperitif after meals, so no swigging from the bottle on this one.
5 Fallout: The Vault Dweller's Official Cookbook
There’s nothing quite like all-out nuclear warfare to get the taste buds tingling. Fallout: The Vault Dweller’s Cookbook features recipes inspired by food found in the Fallout franchise, from appetizers and mains, to desserts and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Including such appetizing recipes as Baked Bloatfly and Deathclaw Wellington, to Dandy Boy Apples and the Fire Belly cocktail, fans can enjoy a wide range of culinary delights that (hopefully) taste way better than they sound.
4 Destiny: The Official Cookbook
In between planetary patrolling and deathmatches, Destiny players can enjoy tucking into some iconic recipes in this official cookbook, inspired by Bungie’s mystical science fiction series.
From Spicy Ramen and Gjallardoodles (a type of cashew nut cookie), to exotic-sounding cocktails including the Wavesplitter and the bright blue Reveler’s Tonic, there’s plenty to try out in this cookbook. You also don’t have to be an elite cook - the cookbook also comes with handy photos and step-by-step guides for reference.
3 The Pokemon Cookbook: Easy & Fun Recipes
This cute Pokemon-themed cookbook is a perfect book for anyone looking to liven up their lunchboxes, with more than 35 different recipes to choose from. Each dish varies from pizza to desserts, and everything in between.
Each recipe is created to resemble Pokemon characters - whether it’s Pikachu ramen, a Pokeball sushi roll, or even mashed Meowth potatoes. There’s even a Pikachu creamed corn recipe, for fans that just can’t get enough of Ash Ketchum’s best friend!
2 Street Fighter: The Official Street Food Cookbook
When you’re not fighting in the mean streets of Capcom’s iconic beat-’em-up series, you can cook up some tasty treats from the official Street Fighter cookbook. Each recipe is inspired either by the fighters or the locations featured within the game, so there’s a huge variety to choose from.
This cookbook has been made super easy for anyone to follow along with clear instructions, so you can cook up global delicacies from Japanese street food, Spanish tapas, or South American snacks.
1 The Minecrafter's Cookbook
Instead of crafting huge elaborate Minecraft creations, fans of the franchise can have a go at creating their own Minecraft-themed food in this cookbook. Ideal for family-friendly fun in the kitchen, there’s a host of over 40 recipes to choose from - including Beetroot Stew, Grass Block Brownies, and Creeper Crispies.
Cute illustrations are included inside the cookbook, as well as photos of the finished results for reference, so this is a less taxing and more easygoing cookbook ideal for cooking beginners and younger audiences.