While Godzilla is definitely known for being a creature who causes destruction, what about the idea that he can be known as a creature who inspires deliciousness? It may be a reframing of the “King of the Monsters” you weren’t expecting but that is exactly what author Kayce Baker would like us to consider with Godzilla: The Official Cookbook.
Buy Godzilla: The Official CookbookThis officially licensed hardback cookbook features over 60 recipes for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. She begins the book with a playful introduction and then takes us through recipes that are accompanied by whimsical photos of the finished products along with an array of stills from various Godzilla films. This cookbook is well organized and not only has fun recipes, but is just a joy to flip through and admire.
After the introduction, Baker begins the book as if she was beginning a dinner party, with drinks. Then it’s onto appetizers, entrees, sides, and finally desserts. Each of these sections feature varied creations for all ages and different dietary needs inspired by the Kaiju creatures, their abilities, and the worlds they inhabit. She wraps up the book with a section on sauces and dressings for your dishes and also includes a conversion chart for accessibility. And if you are someone who needs a little more direction in planning a monstrous evening, she also includes some “Monster Menu” ideas for inspiration as well.
Baker hits the mark with a lot of these recipes. They are fun and creative and also are appealing to look at. The only one I was a little disappointed in was that the recipe for “Ebirah Claws” is just a recipe for crab claws, but I did still appreciate the theming of the dish. But she also includes recipes that call for items like alligator and octopus, which may challenge some cooks to try things outside of their comfort zone. And if meat is not your thing, many of these recipes can use vegetarian or vegan-meat alternatives.
It is a clear that this book is made to not just appeal to experienced folks in the kitchen as Baker also offers some good tips about cooking at the end of the book. She reminds people to read recipes in their entirety before starting their cooking or even beginning their shopping. This way folks are aware of what ingredients might take a little extra time to get, but she also offers some good suggestions about where to find some items. And I definitely appreciated her comment about understanding the time that is required for each recipe as some people can miss that part of their planning, and can throw themselves off in regards to their cooking and party-planning schedule.
Overall, I think that Godzilla: The Official Cookbook is a fun gift for the Godzilla lover in your life. I also think that this book could serve as the basis for a great night of cooking for couples or families. And if a group is ready to engage in a Godzilla marathon, the recipes in this cookbook are a great addition in the planning of the weekend.
Godzilla: The Official Cookbook out now and is available wherever you get your books.
