Food can be almost magical in the way it brings people together. Because of this, feasts are not only a way to buff your party before an important raid, but they’re also an important social staple in the world of Azeroth. They are a time to gather together with strangers and celebrate the bountiful harvest, share cookies with Greatfather Winter, or compete to find the most eggs during Noblegarden.
Most of the feasts and festivals in World of Warcraft have real world equivalents, so it’s easy to pick your favorite in-game recipes and sneak them into a family gathering. These recipes are as versatile as they are tasty: Need to make an impression on someone you are courting? Nothing says “I love you” quite like a Delicious Chocolate Cake. Perhaps you and your guild mates are gathering outside of Azeroth for a night of board games and beer—why not add some Buzzard Bites or Stuffed Lushrooms to the mix? Or, if you are feeling ambitious, replace the entire Thanksgiving meal with Pilgrim’s Bounty dishes. Whichever is the case, the Cranberry Chutney will be a welcome addition to any table.
In short, there’s something in this book for everyone. These lists are simply a starting point for putting together a feast of your own. The suggested pairings that accompany each recipe are meant to help round out a single dish into a whole meal. Feel free to mix and match, innovate, and change things to your heart’s content, until you have created a feast that is as full of magic and camaraderie as any in Azeroth.