14 Cookbooks Inspired by Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023
These movie and TV show cookbooks introduce a whole new way to enjoy your favorite series (and your love of cooking, of course!). Cookbooks for fans of Friends, Game of Thrones and beyond!
Golden Girls Cookbook
This Golden Girls Cookbook gives us all the feels. As one of the best TV show cookbooks, it’s filled with over 90 recipes inspired by Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia. Enjoy honey-bourbon glazed carrots in Blanche’s chapter and clams fra diavolo in Sophia’s. While you’re waiting for your book to arrive, there’s a Golden Girls cheesecake recipe ready for baking. Cue up the Golden Girls episodes—it’s time for a re-watch.
Watch Golden Girls on Hulu.
Downton Abbey Cookbook
Master the cooking style and customs of the Crawley household with the oh-so-elegant Downton Abbey Cookbook. Recipes span breakfast, luncheons, supper and occasions like afternoon tea, garden parties and picnics. There are even notes on etiquette! Whether you’re hosting a dinner or want to be whisked away to a 1920’s-style eating experience, this is one of the best TV show cookbooks for indulging in elegance.
Watch Downton Abbey on Prime Video.Â
The Great British Baking Show Cookbook
Grab your rolling pin and get your decorating tools ready because The Great British Baking Show: A Bake for All Seasons is about to test your skills. Ok, it’s not that intense, but it’s fun to pretend you’re one of the contestants…even if you’re baking alone in the kitchen. Prue, Paul, the Bake Off team and bakers from the 2021 season each had a hand in the making of this cookbook. It’s filled with tips and recipes for turning in-season produce into beautiful bakes including breads, pies, celebration cakes, tarts and so. much. more. It doubles as a gift for bakers.
Watch The Great British Baking Show on Netflix.
Gilmore Girls Cookbook
If you’ve ever dreamed of tasting juicy cheeseburgers and fries from Luke’s Diner (who hasn’t?) now you finally can with the help of the Gilmore Girls Cookbook. Insights from the show’s very own chef, Sookie, is sprinkled throughout, along with etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore. We can’t think of a more special way to enjoy the show during your yearly Gilmore Girls re-watch.
Watch Gilmore Girls on Prime Video.Â
Doctor Who Cookbook
Where are all the Doctor Who fans at? Get ready for out-of-this-world meals like weeping angel food cake and Cassandra pizza. The Doctor Who Cookbook has something for beginner and seasoned cooks alike. Round up your fellow Whovians and whip up a gingerbread Tardis and the Doctor’s fish fingers for a TV viewing experience like none other.
Watch Doctor Who on HBO Max.Â
Star Wars Cookbook
Who wouldn’t want to experience intergalactic eats? With the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook, you can. Home cooks embark on a foodie journey into the swamps of Dagobah, forests of Endor and beyond. Spicy Mandalorian Stew, Braised Shaak Roast and Lava Buns are just a few recipes to look forward to. File it under the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy.
Watch Star Wars movies and TV shows on Disney+.
Black Panther Cookbook
Calling all Marvel fans! The Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook includes more than 70 recipes inspired by African cuisine with tastes spanning street food, dessert, drinks and entrees. All of which pull from more than 50 years of Black Panther comics. Whether you want to eat like King T’Challa or learn about the culinary traditions of Africa, this book is made for home cooks of all skill levels.
Watch Marvel’s Black Panther on Disney+.
Emily in Paris Cookbook
Oh la la! Though we’d all love to live out our Emily in Paris dreams in actual Paris, flying to Europe isn’t always in the cards. Until then, the Emily in Paris Cookbook is holding us over. Of course, classic French fare recipes are included, plus tastes inspired by Chef Gabriel (omelettes, anyone?) and Pierre’s cracked creme brulee. Talk about one of the best TV show cookbooks! BRB we’re making room for it on the bookshelf immediately.
Watch Emily in Paris on Netflix.Â
The Sopranos Cookbook
In The Sopranos Family Cookbook, Artie Bucco invites fans of the iconic TV series and home cooks alike to a feast featuring 100 Avellinese-style recipes and prep tips. It takes you on a journey through The Sopranos artifacts and foodie experiences, like how to make arancini or Tony Soprano’s grilled sausages (served with fennel or cheese, of course). The finest Napolitan cuisine is served!
Watch The Sopranos on Hulu.
Game of Thrones Cookbook
A Feast of Ice and Fire is coming. Boasting George R. R. Martin’s stamp of approval, the Game of Thrones cookbook brings feast eats at Winterfell and comfort foods from the frozen North straight to your dinner table. Sure, the recipes have been modernized, but true Game of Thrones fans can try their hand at the authentic versions of the medieval meals, too. Take it to the next level with tips for entertaining just like in the Seven Kingdoms. Now that’s how you do TV show cookbooks.
Watch Game of Thrones on HBO Max.
Friends Cookbook
You better believe this Friends Cookbook is about to be your new favorite destination for meal inspiration! Stars of the book include Rachel’s Trifle, Just for Joey Fries, Chandler’s “Milk you can chew” and Phoebe’s Grandmother’s Cookies. You can even learn how to cook Monica’s Friendsgiving Feast, if you dare. It’s charming, it’s fun and most important of all, makes you fall in love with Friends in a whole new way. Add it to your list of Friends-themed gifts.
Watch Friends on HBO Max.
The Godfather Cookbook
There’s regular Italian cuisine, and then there’s learning the long-held traditions of Italian cuisine with The Godfather: The Corleone Family Cookbook. It takes fans on a journey of loyalty, family and tradition while teaching home cooks how to make authentic Italian pastas, sauces, breads and desserts. (“Leave the gun” cannoli, anyone?). Pair it with a viewing of the trilogy for a The Godfather experience like none other.
Watch The Godfather on Prime Video.
Harry Potter Baking Book
Sure, a Harry Potter cookbook sounds delightful. But a Harry Potter Baking Book? Now that’s fun. Test your wizardry (er, baking skills) with recipes like pumpkin patch pies, Hogwarts gingerbread and Luna’s spectrespecs cookies. Plus, it caters to gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan eaters. It’s one of the best Harry Potter kitchen gifts for you or a fellow muggle.
Watch all the Harry Potter movies on HBO Max.
Seinfeld Cookbook
Foodies and comedy fans alike can’t resist this genius Seinfeld Cookbook. Some of the show’s most iconic moments revolve around food, so it’s only natural there’s a TV show cookbook to honor them all. Think contemplations on the Big Salad, a soup stand, shrimp cocktail etiquette and the black and white cookie. Don’t worry, there’s soup (er, recipes) for everyone!
Watch Seinfeld on Netflix.Â
Originally Published: February 03, 2023
