The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook
Description
Inspired by the smash-hit hockey romance series that took BookTok, streaming, and fandom culture by storm, The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook brings fans into the kitchen with comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes inspired by iconic characters, settings, and themes. Inside, you’ll find:
- 65+ original recipes inspired by the books and television adaptation (including a certain blueberry smoothie and tuna melt)
- Bespoke illustrations evoking key situations and vibes
- A fan-celebration tone centered on warmth, humor, inclusivity, and heart
This fully illustrated, fan-forward, unofficial cookbook celebrates the emotional heart of the story—found family, vulnerability, and joy—through food that feels warm, familiar, and made to be shared. From cozy cottage dishes and late-night comfort meals to game-day favorites and celebratory treats, each recipe channels the spirit of the series, accompanied by suggestive illustrations worthy of hockey romance fandom.
Designed for both devoted fans and casual home cooks, this cookbook is welcoming, inclusive, and entirely suitable for watch parties or everyday cooking (with a wink).
Whether you’re cooking for a full crowd or just yourself after a long day, this cookbook turns fandom love into something deliciously real.
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Persons
Chris Peterson has written extensively in the home improvement, cooking, and general reference categories. Included among the 40 books to his credit are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, The Blue Bloods Cookbook, and The Wes Anderson Cookbook. Chris lives and works in the Pacific Northwest, where he indulges his love of hiking and baking.
Content
Introduction
1. Gold-Medal Breakfasts
Champion’s Grab-and-Go Breakfast Burrito
Easy Weekend Blinis
Ricotta Pancakes with Strawberry Compote
Moscow Morning Kasha with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Montreal’s Best Eggs Benedict
The Morning-After Omelet
Overnight Oats for Early Ice Time
New York–Style Bagel and Lox
Hangover French Toast
Metros Muffin-Cup Egg Bites
Love’s Wonder Waffles
2. Shared Secrets, Sandwiches & Salads
Off-the-Ice Summer Pasta Salad
First Valentine’s Salad
Penthouse Room-Service Caesar Salad
Kip’s Chicken Salad for Contenders
Lovers' Tuna Melt, Ilya’s Version
Cozy Cottage Smash Burgers (for 8)
Grindr Grinder
Bro Buterbrød
3. Got Game, Snacks & Sides
Classic Canuck Poutine
Airport Lounge Trail Mix
Ultimate Bar Fries
Maple-Roasted Carrots for Two
Slapshot Biscuits
The Waiter’s-Crash Canapes
All Star Game Mango Salsa and Homemade Pita Chips
Game-day Dip, Three Ways
4. Home Team Dinners
Out and About Penne alla Vodka
Steak-a-Bobs for Sharing
Iron Curtain Borscht
MVP Sheet-Pan Thighs to Die For
Miso-Glazed Salmon Grain Bowls
Tourtiere Mon Amour
A Quiche Before You Go
First Date Shakshuka
Steak au Frites for Two
The Captain’s Chicken Kiev
After-Practice Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Impress-Him Shrimp Scampi
Big W Grilled Pork Chops with Pesto
Family Meatloaf Meal
Date Night Chicken Marsala
5. Drinks Worthy of The Cup
Crockpot Mulled Cider
Mock Mule for Winners
Flirty Blueberry Smoothie
Rookie of the Year
Workout (or Night Out) Recovery Beet & Apple Smoothie
The Bitter Truth
Northern Lights Julep
The Canadian Hat Trick
Light up the Net
Champagne Cocktail, Three Ways
6. Desserts to Cheat For
Num Nanaimo Bars
The Zamboni Celebration
Individual Cake Pucks
Home Rink Blueberry-Apple Slump
Heart Hands Russian Tea Cakes
It Is What It’s-It
Off-Season Summer Berry Pavlova
The Montreal Brownies
The Boston Blondies
Pouding Chômeur
Oh Canada, Butter Bars
The Tasteful Threesome
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