...Brewers, distillers, moonshiners, and barkeeps.
So I'm working on something that I think would be nice for GM's and world builders to have since, but I've come to the realization that don't know alot about a certain feature I have planned, namely dishes and mixed drinks that have the proper, well, for a lack of a better term, air or flavor, if you'll forgive the pun.
So without further ado, let's get down to what I am fishing for and how I can repay you for your time and effort.
I'm not going to go into too much detail, but this project has been in my head for a while now and I've finally gotten around to working on it. It's a series of books that GMs can pull a fully detailed inn or tavern from and plop into their game world as needed. This is where you come in.
Giving a helping hand...
What I am looking for a recipes for drinks (of the hard and soft varieties), sides, entrees, desserts, soups, salads, breads, pastries, you name it to include. Sure I could go online and pull them from there, but this way, I can be sure that i have or can get explicit permission to put these into a publication people will pay for.
That said, I'd like to ask that you only submit recipes that you have come up with, or that you provide a way to contact the person the recipe actually belongs to. Don't worry, though, I'll still be giving you my thanks.
And getting a gift in return.
As I said, I want to convey my thanks through more than a token gesture, so let me lay down how I'd like to show my thanks.
- Simple Recipes and Referrals - You'll get your name listed in the book the recipe appears in as well as a free pdf copy of the book. Simple recipes are ones that involve few ingredients and little preparation time. Of course, the rule of common sense reigns here. If you just open up fifteen cans and dump them into a pot, that's pretty simple. If you just mix some Bisquick dough up and spend a half-hour braiding it, that's simple, if tedious.
- Reasonably Complex recipes - Same as above, but you also get to create a NPC for a future book. I'll PM you for the details when the time comes. These are recipes that require some work and attention to do. This would be similar to what you'd find in a cookbook for everyday people.
- Three Course Dinner - A full fledged meal with an appetizer, a main course with sides, and dessert will net you the same as above, along with being about to help come up with a tavern or inn for a different book. You'll also get a free pdf copy of that book as well.
I'm not looking for recipes that could get you into a culinary school on a full scholarship. I'm asking for these recipes because I wanted to add something different to this little project of mine. I'm also not looking for recipes that boil down to scoop out ice cream, top with whipped cream and cherry, unless you also include the recipe for making the ice cream.
So, before you submit, you'll need to be aware of a few things, namely what the guidelines are.
- Obviously, you'll need to include the name of the dish/drink and the recipe for it.
- Recipes should be clear and concise. Please list ingredients clearly and plainly. Steps should also clearly separated.
- If this is not your recipe, please include an email where I can contact the owner, if you are unsure of the owner, please see if you can find out who it is before submitting.
- If you think this fits with a certain race or class, please tell me what it is and why you think it fits. Think of it as flavor for flavor. ;)
- Finally, post links to any pictures you have of the final product or of any tricky steps. These will help with the art for the recipes.
If you have any questions, post here or PM me. I'll be more than happy to answer them as best I can.
If you are interested in helping me proofread and edit these books, PM me and we'll work something out.
So what realm of realism do you want?
Would a recipe for rotisserie cockatrice be acceptable or do you only want items I have actually prepared in my kitchen?
I feel like I could come up with some really interesting things for fantasy dishes based on real-world cooking techniques and cuisine but using non-real Ingredients.
Dragon Summit
Combine:
⋅1/2 oz moonshine whiskey
⋅1/2 oz mint licquer
⋅1/2 oz cinnamon schnapps
⋅1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
⋅1 oz simple syrup
⋅1 cup crushed ice
into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with twist of lemon and fresh mint.
The Captain's Daughter
Combine:
⋅1 1/2 oz white rum
⋅1 1/2 oz warm buttermilk
into a highball glass with a salted rim.
So what realm of realism do you want?
Would a recipe for rotisserie cockatrice be acceptable or do you only want items I have actually prepared in my kitchen?
I feel like I could come up with some really interesting things for fantasy dishes based on real-world cooking techniques and cuisine but using non-real Ingredients.
Preferably real-world ingredients although I'd not say no to recipes with more fantastic ingredients, like dragon scales or something like that, although I'd be very grateful if you did provide a real-world alternative.
Thanks for the two drink recipes, by the way.
As a gamer, amateur culinary historian, and guy who's worked in restaurants his entire adult life, this appeals to my interests. Any limit on how much we can submit? I could write recipes all day.
Lets start with something simple, though I should say the ratios may be a bit off in the sauce, its been a long time since I used a recipe for it, and never for just one sandwich.
Salmon Dijonnais Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 Salmon Steak
1 Hard Roll (Hamburger Bun)
2 slices Chedder Cheese
2 Leaves Lettuce
2 Slices Red Onion
(the above can be substituted with your favorite sandwich toppings)
Sauce:
1T Cream
1t Mustard
Pinch Chopped Dill
Salt and Pepper to taste
Grill Salmon until done, set aside to cool slightly.
Heat Cream and Dill together in a saucepan.
Add Spices and reduce until thick, add reux if needed.
Remove from heat and spread on Hard Roll.
Place Salmon and toppings on roll.
Serve warm with fries and Tartar sauce if desired.
The sauce is hundreds of years old, with numerous variants and no known creator. I was the first person I know of to use it on a sandwich like this.
As a gamer, amateur culinary historian, and guy who's worked in restaurants his entire adult life, this appeals to my interests. Any limit on how much we can submit? I could write recipes all day.
You know, I hadn't thought about it until you asked. But now that you mention culinary history, I may be picking your brains.
Thanks for the recipe by the way.
Pick away, but I am still rather new to the field. I use Amateur in the truest sense of the word.
