This holiday season, consider adding cookbooks based on renowned movies and TV shows to your gift guide.

This Christmas, consider gifting movie and TV-inspired cookbooks such as 'Yellowstone,' 'The Sopranos,' and 'Harry Potter.'

This holiday season, consider adding cookbooks based on renowned movies and TV shows to your gift guide.
This holiday season, consider adding cookbooks based on renowned movies and TV shows to your gift guide.

Why not consider a cookbook inspired by a loved one's favorite TV show or movie as a unique gift for the holiday season?

Numerous cookbooks have been published featuring recipes inspired by popular shows and films such as "Yellowstone," "Harry Potter," and "The Golden Girls."

Some TV and film-inspired cookbooks have been created by individuals associated with the production.

You could purchase several cookbooks inspired by TV shows and films as holiday gifts.

Still from Thanksgiving episode of "Friends"
"Friends" is one of many shows that has inspired a cookbook filled with meals featured in the series. (NBCU Photo Bank)

The release of season five, part two of "Yellowstone" presents the perfect opportunity to give a cookbook inspired by the show as a gift.

Intense family dinners are often the setting for some of the most memorable scenes in Westerns.

Gabriel "Gator" Guilbeau, a real-life chef and the Duttons' family chef on the show, wrote the cookbook.

It's no surprise that several "Friends" inspired cookbooks have been created due to Monica's job as a chef and Joey's love of food.

Amanda Yee's 'Friends: The Official Cookbook' is one of the most popular.

The book features popular dishes, including Rachel's renowned trifle, Phoebe's grandmother's cookies, and Monica's memorable post-Thanksgiving sandwich.

Cast of "Friends"
"Friends: The Official Cookbook" contains many meals inspired by the characters in the show, as well as foods you'll remember from the series. (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Express your gratitude to a friend by giving them a cookbook inspired by a TV show featuring four popular female characters.

The cookbook features images from the popular '80s sitcom and recipes inspired by the show.

Over 90 recipes are included in this cookbook, ranging from drinks to appetizers, dinners, and desserts to try.

Are you buying for a "Star Wars" superfan this holiday season?

A "Star Wars" themed cookbook is a special present that will make them feel like they are part of the galaxy.

Numerous "Star Wars" cookbooks exist, such as "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook," featuring more than 70 recipes.

Helmet from "Star Wars"
A unique gift for "Star Wars" fans is a cookbook inspired by the popular films. (Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images)

This cookbook contains a diverse collection of recipes, encompassing sauces, beverages, entrees, breads, and sweets.

"Star Wars: Galactic Baking: The Official Cookbook of Sweet and Savory Treats From Tatooine, Hoth, and Beyond" is a must-have for any Star Wars fan looking to recreate their favorite dishes from the galaxy.

This cookbook is ideal for those who enjoy sweet treats.

The classic "Mean Girls" movie from 2004 is continually watched.

The movie, which has always been a fan favorite, was brought to the spotlight once again with the 2024 film featuring an almost entirely different cast and based off the on-stage musical version of the story.

If you have a devoted "Mean Girls" fan, consider giving them "The Burn Cookbook: An Unofficial Unauthorized Cookbook for Mean Girls Fans."

"Mean Girls" still
"Mean Girls" actor Jonathan Bennett authored a cookbook based on the popular film. (CBS via Getty Images)

The "Mean Girls" films' Burn Book served as the inspiration for this cookbook.

The book was written by both Jonathan Bennett and chef Nikki Martin.

The recipient of this gift is guaranteed to consider it "completely stylish."

As the final episodes of "Stranger Things" approach, now is the perfect time to buy a cookbook inspired by the show for a devoted fan.

This holiday season, "The Unofficial Stranger Things Cookbook" would make an excellent gift.

This cookbook contains over 60 recipes to try.

Cast of "Stranger Things"
There are numerous recipes to test out in the cookbook inspired by "Stranger Things." (Nina Westervelt/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Certainly, the cookbook will feature Eleven's beloved snack, waffles.

"The Official Bridgerton Cookbook" includes recipes fit for royals.

The Netflix show-inspired cookbook offers a range of dishes, including drinks and sweet treats.

As you flip through the pages of this cookbook, you can find photos from the show and favorite quotes scattered throughout.

Despite being off the air for years, "The Sopranos" remains a popular show that continues to attract new viewers thanks to streaming.

The popular crime drama aired for six seasons, from 1999 until 2007.

The Sopranos Family Cookbook features Italian dishes from the show's characters, including Artie Bucco, a restaurateur and childhood friend of Tony Soprano.

Woman wrapping Christmas gift
Cookbooks make a great holiday gift for their uniqueness. Plus, they are extremely easy to wrap. (iStock)

The "Official Harry Potter Cookbook" will make a non-magical person feel like a sorcerer when preparing its recipes.

Unfortunately, a simple flick of a wand won't magically create these recipes, but preparing these dishes will bring lots of family enjoyment and delicious meals.

Over 40 recipes, ranging from snacks to main course meals and desserts, are included in this cookbook.

"Mad Men" remains a widely viewed TV drama series.

The advertising agency series set in New York City concluded in 2015.

If you know someone who enjoys the TV show "Mad Men," the "The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook: Inside the Kitchens, Bars, and Restaurants of Mad Men" would make a wonderful gift.

New York City skyline at sunset
"Mad Men" is set in New York City and explores the lives of those working at an advertising agency. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

The book features more than 70 recipes inspired by the Manhattan-based TV series, including the show's signature cocktails.

Over 60 recipes from "Seinfeld" are included in "The Official Cookbook."

Many memorable moments of "Seinfeld" are based on food.

Reading this cookbook will transport you back to cherished memories from the show and allow you to recreate those moments in your own kitchen.

The animated Pixar film inspired the Mexican dishes in "Coco: The Official Cookbook."

Disney Pixar movies, including "Coco," have inspired numerous cookbooks.

Besides the cookbook inspired by "Ratatouille," Pixar also offers a broader cookbook that features recipes from various movies, including "Toy Story" and "The Incredibles."

by Ashlyn Messier

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