Recipe Weekend: Eat Like a Maisel : The Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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What’s more marvelous than watching Miriam Maisel take the New York comedy scene by storm? 

Eating just like her while doing it! 

Synopsis:

In this fun, unofficial cookbook inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, fans of the hit show will love dropping into the Maisels’ kitchen and eating, drinking, and entertaining just like them. Anthony LeDonne explores the culinary world of Manhattan in the 1950s, honoring beloved classics while offering a fresh take with modern ingredients and techniques, which the ever-improving Midge would surely approve of. Fans will love the more than 100 recipes—from classic cocktails and fancy finger foods to mouthwatering mains and decadent desserts—and the creative connections back to the show. 

Recipes include:

Brisket and Latkes for Baz (and the Methodist version, Pot Roast, for the Penny Pann loyalists)

Baked Beans (for that young man, Susie)

Daiquiris for Imogene (“. . . there aren't enough daiquiris in the world”)

Mac & Cheese (for hangover days)

Mashed Potatoes for Mordecai Glickman (with no lumps, because every lump is a choking hazard)

Eggrolls with (or without?) shrimp

With stunning photography, clever integration with the world of comedy, and a nod to eating and drinking in New York City, Eat Like a Maisel is a must-have for your next Maisel viewing party or any day you’re feeling particularly marvelous. Paired with detailed photos, these easy-to-follow recipes are sure to get you a standing ovation.

Review:

Fans of the show, the Marvelous Mrs Maisel, will know that there's more than just comedy in the show- there's food- a LOT of it. Not only is the show set in NYC, but the Maisels are Jewish. Yup, there's gotta be food around. Most of the recipes may seem like holdovers from a kitschy past, but let's just admit it- they are SO SO good, that you really DO want to chow down on a pan of the infamous Maisel Mac n Cheese after a holiday party too! Many of these recipes in fact are PERFECT for the holidays, especially if you're going to a Christmas Sweater party! Ledonne's intros and stories perfectly fit with the light heartedness of the show, and this is a wonderful gift to give during the holiday season, as a hostess gift or for the fan who loves the show!

Recipe:

This recipe is perfect for last minute bake sale needs, for cookie swaps days, for late night binge movie watching, or for surprising the kids afterschool- they're simple, but bring back oh so many memories!

EASY Peanut Butter Cookies

Note- I've used this recipe before and cooked them in mini muffin cups, add but a chocolate wafer under them, and chips on top. You get the perfect not a candy, but a cokie mix!

About the Author:

Born and raised in the Seattle-area, Anthony was once described as a "modern renaissance man" and he's taken it to heart. In a former life, he rocked the 9-to-5 world as a consultant-turned-headhunter until he realized he liked day drinking and being his own boss far too much for the corporate world.

He now lives with his high school sweetheart and plus-sized Pom in New York City, where he splits his time between doing stand-up comedy and writing books. He's appeared on Showtime, Investigation Discovery, Epicurious, and USA Today.