10 Unconventional Cookbooks for Your Nerdy Foodie Friend

This book is not only a great cookbook for anime inspired ideas but has a rich history of shows and food featured in them. “Bake Anime” is for all levels of baker and has some delicious Japanese treats you’ll definitely want to try. Get it on Amazon here.

Lean to make all of the delicious food that you see your SIMS enjoying on a daily basis with “The Unofficial SIMS Cookbook” on Amazon here.

“Assassin’s Creed: The Culinary Codex” features every food that would have been eaten at the times featured in the games in places all around the world. The key idea of this book is to bring us recipes from the times and places some of the most famous assassins would have lived. Order it from Amazon here.

Features over 40 recipes inspired by the many locations Lara Croft visits across the world. “Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide” is a delicious tutorial on recipes based on the cultural history of the many locations Lara Croft has visited throughout her 25 years of adventures. Pick it up on Amazon here.

Delight your friends with a journey through the Xenomorph’s terrifying life cycle. “Alien: The Official Cookbook” collects 50 recipes inspired by the “Alien” franchise. Featuring recipes such as avocado Xenomorph eggs, and chicken facehugger cordon bleu, there’s something to whet every appetite, no matter how monstrous. This book will has a lot of pretty set ups for some very scary looking food. Pick it up here.

What holiday wouldn’t be complete without a viewing of the infamous “Star Wars Christmas Special?” You can cook up some delicious Life Day treats with “Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook: Official Holiday Recipes From a Galaxy Far, Far Away” while day drinking and laughing at that horrible made for TV Holiday Special. This book features over 40 recipes for appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages. Pick it up here.

Bangers and mash with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the Hogwarts dining hall. A proper cuppa tea and rock cakes in Hagrid’s hut. Cauldron cakes and pumpkin juice on the Hogwarts Express. “The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes to Knickerbocker Glory – More Than 150 Magical Recipes for Wizards and Non-Wizards Alike” (what a mouthful) will have something for everyone. It’s also not licensed, authorized or approved by J.K. Rowling so major bonus points for that. Pick it up here.

Create dishes from across the multiverse with Rick and Morty: The Official Cookbook! Featuring cuisine from the planets and dimensions seen in the series, this colorful cookbook offers a wide variety of over 50 recipes inspired by the beloved show. Pick it up here.

Sanrio Cookbook: 20 Recipes You Need to Know is a great book for beginner cooks but also a great option for those who love baking and also love Sanrio. From this cookbook, you can make various cute, flavorful dishes and enjoy them while having a great time with your family and friends. Pick it up here.

The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book gives hungry fans their best chance to eat one of Bob Belcher’s beloved specialty Burgers of the Day in seventy-five original, practical recipes. It is also a New York Times Bestseller. Pick it up here.