A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook
Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, Sariann Lehrer
Language: English
Pages: 240
ISBN: 0345534492
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Ever wonder what it’s like to attend a feast at Winterfell? Wish you could split a lemon cake with Sansa Stark, scarf down a pork pie with the Night’s Watch, or indulge in honeyfingers with Daenerys Targaryen? George R. R. Martin’s bestselling saga A Song of Ice and Fire and the runaway hit HBO series Game of Thrones are renowned for bringing Westeros’s sights and sounds to vivid life. But one important ingredient has always been missing: the mouthwatering dishes that form the backdrop of this extraordinary world. Now, fresh out of the series that redefined fantasy, comes the cookbook that may just redefine dinner . . . and lunch, and breakfast.
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.
These easy-to-follow recipes have been refined for modern cooking techniques, but adventurous eaters can also attempt the authentic medieval meals that inspired them. The authors have also suggested substitutions for some of the more fantastical ingredients, so you won’t have to stock your kitchen with camel, live doves, or dragon eggs to create meals fit for a king (or a khaleesi). In all, A Feast of Ice and Fire contains more than 100 recipes, divided by region:
• The Wall: Rack of Lamb and Herbs; Pork Pie; Mutton in Onion-Ale Broth; Mulled Wine; Pease Porridge
• The North: Beef and Bacon Pie; Honeyed Chicken; Aurochs with Roasted Leeks; Baked Apples
• The South: Cream Swans; Trout Wrapped in Bacon; Stewed Rabbit; Sister’s Stew; Blueberry Tarts
• King’s Landing: Lemon Cakes; Quails Drowned in Butter; Almond Crusted Trout; Bowls of Brown; Iced Milk with Honey
• Dorne: Stuffed Grape Leaves; Duck with Lemons; Chickpea Paste
• Across the Narrow Sea: Biscuits and Bacon; Tyroshi Honeyfingers; Wintercakes; Honey-Spiced Locusts
There’s even a guide to dining and entertaining in the style of the Seven Kingdoms. Exhaustively researched and reverently detailed, accompanied by passages from all five books in the series and full-color photographs guaranteed to whet your appetite, this is the companion to the blockbuster phenomenon that millions of stomachs have been growling for. And remember, winter is coming—so don’t be afraid to put on a few pounds.
Includes a Foreword by George R. R. Martin
Fire It Up: 400 Recipes for Grilling Everything
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This should take about 3 minutes. Drain well on paper towels. Meanwhile, place the honey in a saucepan and slowly bring it to a boil. Brush the pastries with the hot honey, sprinkle them with cinnamon, and serve hot. Cook’s Note: In place of a fresh batch of dough, feel free to utilize the leftovers from any of our pie recipes. Modern Honey Biscuits Makes 16 biscuits Prep: 10 minutes Baking: 15 minutes Pairs well with Beef and Bacon Pie, Sister’s Stew, Iced Milk with Honey These
and replace with additional disks of dough for baking. Use the spatula to gently press each of the baked pitas flat, taking care to avoid the escaping steam. Devour while still warm. Cook’s Note: Baked pita bread can be stored for up to 1 week in airtight bags, and up to 1 month in the freezer. Be sure to use freezer bags when storing in the freezer. Chickpea Paste Serves 4 to 6 Prep: 10 minutes total Pairs well with Flatbread, mixed olives, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Lemonsweet Commonly know
Choosing a tablecloth is the simplest way to begin the transformation—red for a Lannister meal, gray for a Stark, ornately woven fabrics from across the narrow sea, or a rough-spun black for meals with the Night’s Watch. Likewise, props—antlers, silver bowls, autumn leaves, pine boughs, exotic fruits, and flowers—add something special to the meal. And don’t skimp on the candles. Beautiful as well as authentic, candlelight creates a special experience. Serving dishes and place settings should,
Rack of Lamb, Turnips in Butter, Salad at Castle Black, Iced Blueberries in Sweet Cream Dinner at Riverrun Trout Wrapped in Bacon, Summer Greens Salad, Pease Porridge, Crusty White Bread A Feast at Winterfell Aurochs Roasted with Leeks, Roasted Boar, Cold Fruit Soup, Oatcakes, Turnips in Butter, Baked Apples, Blueberry Tarts, Poached Pears, wheels of white cheese, Mulled Wine, chilled autumn ale Tourney Feast at King’s Landing Aurochs Roasted with Leeks, Crusty White Bread, Sansa
