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Book Review: THE ROM-COM COOKBOOK

Thank you to Insight Editions for a copy of The Rom-Com Cookbook in exchange for an honest review. The Rom-Com Cookbook The Rom-Com Cookbook by Tara Theoharis with Kristen Mulrooney and illustrations by Sarah Long. The book includes over 50 recipes inspired by your favorite romantic comedies from The Wedding Singer to Wedding Crashers . Any iconic rom-com you can think of is more than likely in this cookbook. Image courtesy of Insight Editions. From savory to sweet, the recipes are categorized into seven clever categories like The Morning After (breakfast) or The Break Up and Makeup (Dessert). My favorite of these categories is Meat-Cute, which features meat-centric recipes like 'The Lost City of D(eliciousness) Charcuterie,' inspired by The Lost City. Image courtesy of Insight Editions. Of course, there is an entire chapter filled with fun and fruity cocktails perfect for a rom-com binge-watch. For example, try out 'The Colonial Woman', inspired by Annie Walker's sky-high meltdown in Bridesmaids. Or mix up the 'Thirteen Going on Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving Daiquiri' while you watch 13 Going on 30. Here's some food for thought. Is it illegal to drink alcohol as your 13-year-old self in your future 30-year-old body? Or does being under some strange, magical rom-com curse exempt you from the law? RELATED: Book Review: Behooved If you are feeling adventurous, check out the Long-Term Relationship category that features cuisine from all over the world, like the 'Crazy Rich Dumplings' recipe inspired by the coveted family dumpling recipe in Crazy Rich Asians. Image courtesy of Cassie Holguin. Are you planning on hosting for the holidays? Make them extra special with several dishes from beloved holiday classics like Last Holiday and Love Actually. The Rom-Com Cookbook features a wide range of fun and accessible recipes accompanied by charming illustrations by Sarah Long. RELATED: Book Review: Gastronogeek: Cult TV Series 'Make a Wish…' Birthday Cake My mom has always been a huge John Hughes fan, and I grew up watching those movies with her. So when I saw the recipe for the cake from Sixteen Candles , I knew I had to make it for her birthday. This is a pretty basic chocolate cake recipe with the addition of coffee, which complements the chocolate perfectly. The icing on the cake (literally) is a simple but rich buttercream, which I preferred over my usual recipe. So thanks to The Rom-Com Cookbook, I now have a new and improved go-to buttercream icing. Image courtesy of Cassie Holguin. Making the cake was a breeze, and the recipe makes it so that even a novice baker could throw it together. It wasn't perfect, especially after the long car ride to the party, but I think that added to the homemade charm. Besides, I doubt Jake Ryan had professional baking skills and his cake in the movie looked pretty damn good. Image courtesy of Insight Editions and Sarah Long. When I walked the cake out with sixteen lit candles on top, my mom immediately recognized the iconic confection. She even teared up a little. Everyone at the party got a kick out of the cake, and I even got several compliments on the taste. I have to agree that it was delicious, and I will be adding this recipe to my favorites list. Next, I've got my eye on the 'Tiramisu…You'll See' recipe inspired by Sleepless in Seattle. RELATED: 8 LGBTQ+ Books to Keep Pride Going for the Rest of 2025 Extras The first fun little tidbit that I noticed was a timeline of the films included in the book from Roman Holiday (1953) to Always Be My Maybe (2019). This cute little diagram demonstrates the wide variety of films included in The Rom-Com Cookbook. Every good movie has a post-credit scene, so why shouldn't a cookbook? Theoharis includes small collections of recipes from the book to create a well-rounded spread, including a drink, an entree, and a dessert. There is a complete dining experience for every occasion, from an afternoon picnic to brunch with the family. Finally, there are a few pages of helpful information, including dietary considerations, measurement conversions, safety tips, and a glossary. RELATED: GGA's Favorite Fandom Cookbooks Gift Guide To Read or Not to Read The Rom-Com Cookbook is such a fun concept, which Theoharis and Mulrooney executed perfectly. I never really thought about food in relation to romantic comedies until I read this cookbook. It captures all the charm of our favorite rom-coms and presents creative recipes in an accessible way. Additionally, there is such a wide variety of dishes and drinks that there is something for every palate and occasion. Image courtesy of Insight Editions. I can easily see The Rom-Com Cookbook being the center of a romantic comedy movie marathon get-together. Everyone could bring a recipe from their favorite movie and create a rom-com buffet to enjoy while watching their favorites. Or pick a dish and watch the movie while you prepare the recipe. Actually, that sounds like something the main character in a romantic comedy would do. While there are plenty of reasons to pick up The Rom-Com Cookbook, the most important is that you now have another excuse to rewatch your favorite rom-coms (as if you need it). RELATED: Book Review: In the Garden of Monsters Get your copy of The Rom-Com Cookbook at your local bookstore. Who knows? You may run into the love of your life! Or get your copy here from the Simon and Schuster website. Book Review: THE ENCHANTED FEAST COOKBOOK