The Princess Bride: The Official Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa

Few films have captured the hearts and imaginations like The Princess Bride. Based on the book by William Goldman, the 1987 film, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, Andre the Giant, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, and Peter Falk is as universally beloved as it is quotable. Now, for the first time, The Princess Bride Cookbook: The Official Cookbook features more than 50 recipes for dishes seen in, and inspired by, the film, including: Buttercup Buttermilk Scones, Hash You Wish, Farm Boy Breakfast, Six-Fingered Sandwiches, Chips of Insanity, MLT, The Grandson's Soup and Sandwich, Vizzini's Sicilian Meatballs, Fezzik's Stew, The Spaniard's Paella, Bread Pirate Roberts, Twu Wove's Kiss Cookies, Iocane Powder Punch, Inigo Montoya's Taste of Revenge. Perfect for fans, families, and Brute Squads, The Princess Bride: The Official Cookbook is the ultimate way for home cooks to plate up the adventure, comedy, and romance of everyone's favorite film.

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Like most children of the (mumbles) I remember the first time I saw the Princess Bride. And like many of us over the last few years, I've got more into cooking than I was before. This book beautifully melds those two passions.

It covers the whole part of the day, from breakfast to supper and snacks for inbetween. Each recipe has a picture - not of the food, but from the movie - and a quote from the screenplay, along with a brief description of how the recipe fits into the story. The recipes themselves are clear and simple, with easy instructions - no complicated jargon or difficult to find ingredients here, just nice simple tasty food. I haven't cooked anything yet, but I'm planning a feast for the next time I watch the movie!

This is a fantastic cookbook for any fan of the movie - I'd say for anyone who'd not a fan as well, but does that person exist? As far as I'm concerned there are only fans and people who haven't seen it yet.

A brilliant book. I'm really looking forward to cooking from it.

The Princess Bride Cookbook publishes on the 6th December, 2023. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.