Feeding Hannibal: A Connoisseur's Cookbook

I really hate cooking. I would rather do dishes, do yard work, clean the bathroom...pretty much anything instead of cooking. With that said, being the Fannibal that I am, I had to order this book, and I am so glad I did. While it is unlikely I will make many of the dishes in this book, simply because I hate making food (I would practically live off cereal if it were up to me; Hannibal would be so disappointed), there is much more to this book than just recipes. The pictures in the book are gorgeous and vibrant, which is one of the first things you notice. There are also amusing anecdotes and interesting information sprinkled throughout the book. And, of course, what would be a book about the show Hannibal, without cannibal puns? With all of that said, for those that actually enjoy cooking, the recipes are explained in great detail and are easy to follow. There are tips and tricks, for those that are new in the kitchen, at the front of the book. Additionally, there are some vegetarian options for some of the recipes as well. The recipes range from seemingly easy (I might actually try the sanguinaccio dolce aka blood chocolate) to some that are more challenging, for the more experienced canni...er...chef. One of the small details that I like about the book is that it tells you which episode the recipes were featured in. One last note about the book...as the disclaimer on the back states, it "is intended for Fannibals and foodies, not cannibals. Please don't eat your friends!"

Extremely well written & beautifully sculpted with stunning photographs, easy to read directions & diagrams. The book takes you into Hannibal’s fridge, his pantry, his kitchen and allows you to subconsciously work side by side on the dish or dishes at hand with quite the flare and subtle amusement that comes with “knowing” our character and how he feels about the food we are preparing, the culture it originated from and the passion that envelops you as your whisked away into Dr. Lector’s “Mind Palace”. “Thank you Amazon and it’s employees & affiliates for having this beautiful treasure on your online catalogue and at a reasonable price nonetheless. My latest kitchen accessory and table centerpiece that immediately starts many conversations with intrigue and awe

First, I have to say that this is one beautifully-made book! The photography is stunning, and the presentation of the recipes is absolutely first-rate! Second, the dark humor throughout the book will leave the reader in stitches (considering we're talking about Hannibal Lecter, that might be either an unfortunate or completely fitting turn of phrase)! Third, some of the recipes look a bit daunting, at least at first. Once you've taken the time to thoroughly read through them to get a feel for what's required, however, they appear "do-able." I have not as yet tried any of them, but will at the first opportunity. Deciding which recipe from this treasure trove should be the first is a tough call - although (if I can actually find a veal strip loin - veal is surprisingly hard to come by) the Spinach-Stuffed Veal with Cumberland Sauce is the current contender. Fourth, related to the above comment about availability of veal, some of the ingredients required for various recipes (for example, fresh chopped sugar cane) might require a bit of a search to procure; but that could be considered just an additional adventure. In conclusion, I find "Feeding Hannibal" to be a very worthy addition to my shelf of cookbooks, and will be cooking with Dr. Lecter (albeit from a very, very safe distance) soon!

An exquisite book full of delicate, high end, and delicious treats. This is not macaroni and cheese dressed up for a show, this is sea urchin and shattered tea cups for those who delight with bloody and insatiable jokes and palates. While quite a few of the recipes are rather high end, and require sometimes difficult and expensive ingredients, it is simply to be expected (who amongst us can casually get and cook a suckling pig, after all?). But, on the other hand, quite a few of the recipes, most of them I would say if you have a good butcher in the area, while extravagant and most likely not fit for a quick meal after work, are easy to whip together for a lovely weekend dinner party. There are even a few vegetarian recipes for those of us who know people who prefer a lighter affair. The book is not just all recipes. No, no it is not. There are wonderful illustrations, and quite a bit of information on how to present the delights to perfection as well. Shattered teacups and pinwheel cookie people and all. If you loved the show, this book is for you. It is, truly, feeding Hannibal.

Loooooooove this book! Great quality, nice thick glossy paper and bright colors. I’m a HUGE Hannibal fan (original books and the tv show) and it was so awesome to see the planning behind the food. I loved the little behind the scenes bits they added and the recipes are absolutely stunning. There is even vegetarian options and drinks! This is mostly a coffee table book for me but I’m definitely going to attempt a few things because it’s so well refined and thought out. You can tell they not only held value in presentation but a balanced flavor profile. There’s even a cocktail with umami (which is difficult to incorporated in a lot of cocktails)! You can tell the food in the show was a labor of love and this book perfectly captured that.

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Es un libro tan exquisito como sus recetas dentro, recomiendo esta versión de pasta dura.

In my opinion, this book works because at it’s heart, it is a cookbook. Perhaps an obvious statement but for something produced as a companion piece to a tv show, or a book, or a movie, this is not always the case. There are countless examples where a book like this is produced either by a fan who doesn’t know how to cook, in which case it ends up being a labour filled with love that isn’t very good at being a cookbook, or its produced out of greed by a production trying to squeeze another dollar out of the fans in which case it lacks both love *and* decent recipes. This book is produced by someone who knows how to cook, how can make food visually stunning, who has a clear setting for her book in a work of fiction where cooking serves (hur hur) an important role and who is herself a huge fan of the source material. This is why this book is so good. It is a professional labour of love. If you take away the tv show, this is still a great cookbook, just like The Winter Soldier would be a great political action thriller even without the men and women in superhero outfits. Its foundation is solid. Bookended by foreword and afterword by Mads Mikkelsen and Chef Jose Andres respectively, the book is packed with dishes directly from, as well as inspired by the show. There are anecdotes from production, gorgeous photos of both the food and the eponymous anti-hero (with the author not even trying to veil the adoration for the chiseled dane that so many fans share with her) along with Janices own artful sketches. The book is neatly structured into sections ranging from breakfast, starters, mains, desserts, side dishes etc. It features arranging tips and tricks, as well as plenty of vegetarian options. The book doesn’t shy away from the best bits of cooking, namely offal. there’s sweetbreads, brain, heart and tounges galore, as well as the more regular cuts of definitely not people. The photos may suggest otherwise however as the book definitely revels in it’s parent shows more criminal subject matter. And yes, there’s a flower crown, because of course there is. The photography is lush, reminiscent of still life painting and with just as much creepy undertone. It is similar to books like Historical Heston in how it treats food like culture, like art. Janice Poons artful sketches bridges the gap between figments of cannibalistic ideas to realised plate. She talks about the challenges of making dishes and scenes seem just.. human.. enough despite their more reasonable origins of lamb, pig or cow. Sometimes even vegetarian options substitute the meat all-together, and it turns out bulgur makes for excellent fake tongues. At the end of the day this is a book that I enjoy immensely both as a fan and as a cook. It made me want to re-watch the show again, and it makes me want to fire up the stove. It is fun, it is passionate and it is sumptuous. Go on, have another bite.

The book is beautiful and it's an awesome gift for any Hannibal fan. There's a lot of recipes and illustrations along with the handsome photos of Mads. It's a nice purchase even if you only want to collect it since it's a hard cover and official product.

It doesn't tell you where to get "All" of the ingredients so you'll have you'll have to watch the show for clues ;)

This book is fantastic!

Very nice book full of details from the show. Arrived in mint condition and I am thoroughly satisfied with it.