If you have followed our blog for some time, it should be no surprise that I am a huge nerd. My stepdad introduced me to comics when I was about 6 years old and I have been reading them ever since. Marvel Comics has a very special place in my heart, because my dad and I bonded over X-Men. Now we geek out over all kinds of comics in our adult life – including Deadpool. But, there is something else we share – cooking. We both thoroughly enjoy hosting and cooking for people.
(Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you)
I don’t know any comic nerd out there that doesn’t like Deadpool. Now, since Ryan Reynolds perfectly embodies this character, everyone seems to love him as much as we do. If you’ve read Deadpool comics, you know he loves food. Food and Deadpool go together like macaroni and cheese. I knew I had to check out the Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool cookbook, because it has to be good.
What makes this cookbook special is that it is written by Deadpool himself. If you love all the snarky dialogue and unnecessary violent advice, this is for you. To no surprise, this is a hilarious cookbook. I’m sure those who are reluctant to cook won’t have a problem with dishing out meals from Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool cookbook.
You will see Deadpool symbology everywhere and this is designed to look like a comic book. The food isn’t illustrated but Deadpool is virtually on every page making sure he puts his two cents in.
There are 60 tasty recipes that are going to blow your mind. Deadpool loves to eat and can eat whatever he wants because of his abilities. If you’re looking for healthy eating, this is NOT the cookbook for you. That’s not to say this cookbook is filled with junk food, but it appeals to the inner pig in all of us.
The flavors are also out of this world.
In the cookbook, we have a lot of Deadpool favorites – There is a whole chapter on Chimichangas. There are a lot of new dishes like poutine or Brussel sprouts that I had no idea he loved.
Not only is he sharing all of his favorite recipes, but also tips for how to utilize your tools properly – knives in particular. The Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool cookbook has a few tips trickled throughout that I feel are fairly unique to cookbooks in general. Knife care, meat tenderizing, spatchcocking a chicken (I’ve NEVER heard of this before), and more.
Thankfully, Deadpool wants to eat as soon as possible and as much as possible. The portions are big, recipes effortless, and the food is so yummy!
I can tell that Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool cookbook would make a great gift for my dad. As a fellow nerd who loves to cook I can’t think of anyone better to cook with than Deadpool!
I’d love to hear learn about your favorite superheroes. Maybe they will have cookbooks in the future, too!
~Kaiti
