WoW raiders will be able to comb over it and laugh at some of the lore references, and non-fans will enjoy some of the more esoteric recipes and designs. The World of Warcraft cookbook is more than a tchotchke that speaks to a particular niche. Beyond that there isn’t much help for the two “Vs,” as the author mainly just suggests using a meat stand-in at the start of the book, but the gluten-free guidelines are really useful in providing substitutes. Striking that balance that doesn’t alienate people who don’t care about Warcraft is difficult, but author Monroe-Cassel manages it.Īnother unintended bonus that a lot of modern cookbooks are adding these days - a breakdown of big dietary concerns (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free) with a giant glossary at the end.
Speaking of references though, there’s a lot of little tidbits like “ Well Fed,” as well as the use of in-game icons and beautiful concept art strewn about its pages.
You might not be able to parse some of the Pandaren references (and there’s a lot), but the instructions are clear and concise, and the pictures are very well done - there’s only a few (again, out of roughly 200) that weren’t exactly representative of the dish. What you’re getting with all three of these approaches is a well-rounded tome that appeals to just about anyone. Then there’s concepts like the “Fel Eggs and Ham” (accompanied by a cute bit of flavor text), which exist in-game, but aren’t a 1:1 recreation (the book’s take is more like a deviled egg). And we couldn’t have picked two better examples, as the former highlights a very clear recipe that’s drawn directly from the game, and the latter is something that’s merely “inspired” by it. If you consult the gallery, you’ll see two of the dishes that my wife and I created together - the Conjured Mana Strudel and the Herb-Baked Eggs (they were both delicious). The same goes for the easier to craft side dishes such as a soft pretzel with an accompanying cheddar beer dip, and even hard candy or eggnog. If you haven’t made your own cheese yet (it’s easier than you think!), this is a good place to start. Half expecting it to mostly focus on main courses, I was astonished to see that there’s so many different categories (spices, sides, breads, soups, mains, desserts, drinks) spread across nearly 200 recipes. Serving sizes and pairing suggestions are a welcome addition too. This is an especially useful distinction even for the culinary adept, as it can serve as an extra qualifier beyond prep time (which as most people know, is way longer the first time you whip something up). But! You still have hope, as it delineates very clearly between basic tasks, and “expert/master” level dishes. If you’re completely opposed to turning on a burner or oven in favor of getting takeout or plugging in a microwave, you probably won’t want to dig into half this book. So, the onus is on me to judge it by both standards, and I’m pleased to say that it passes. While I don’t share this fact much online, my wife and I have been cooking together on a weekly basis for over 10 years, and our German and Italian heritages respectively have meshed to create some really rad culinary delights.īut I also grew up playing the Warcraft RTS games, and as it relates to this particular book, World of Warcraft. There is also some really amazing artwork from the game scattered throughout the book.When the opportunity came along to cover the official World of Warcraft cookbook, I jumped at it. It also includes a dietary chart that says which recipes are vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan. The book has beautiful color photos of each recipe and features everything from beverages to starters to entrees to dessert. These are cute little loaves of bread made with orange zest and anise extract and decorated to look like Day of the Dead skeletons. Of course, I had to see what constituted a Master recipe and it looked like only the Bread of the Dead came up. From easiest to most difficult are: Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, Artisan, and Master. Pandaren chef Nomi provides notes on cooking techniques and recipe modifications where needed.Įach recipe also includes the skill level required, as explained using World of Warcraft references. It includes wonderful culinary creations such as Bellara’s Nutterbar, which is like a rice crispy treat with pretzels and peanut butter and topped with chocolate, and Glenbrook Pudding, which looks a little like a Shepherd’s Pie but with a flaky dough covering the whole thing.
The perfect gift for fans of World of Warcraft, New Flavors of Azeroth is the follow-up cookbook to World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook.
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