The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook : Recipes Inspired by Love, Hockey, and Food - Chris Peterson

The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook : Recipes Inspired by Love, Hockey, and Food - Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson

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Published 26 November 2026

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  • Pages · 160 pages, color illustrations
  • Publication Date · 26/11/2026
  • Genre · Holidays & seasonal interest
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Immerse yourself in the scintillating world of hockey romance with cozy, craveable recipes inspired by the smash-hit series. The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook steams up your kitchen with comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes inspired by the iconic characters, settings, and themes from Rachel Reid's Game Changers book series and its television adaptation, Heated Rivalry. Inside, you'll find:65 original recipes inspired by the books and TV series (including a certain blueberry smoothie and tuna melt), covering every meal and occasionCharming yet quietly racy full-color illustrations of the enticing food, iconic scenes, and devoted loversWarm, funny, fan-forward commentary on the dishes and the spicy situations that inspired them, plus a glossary revealing the double meanings of hockey lingoMenu suggestions for everything from large gatherings to intimate affairs, including a game-day watch party spread, an MVP celebration cocktail party, a perfect Valentine's dinner, and an intimate tryst platterThis fully illustrated unofficial cookbook celebrates the emotional heart of the story-found family, vulnerability, and joy-through food that feels warm, familiar, and made to be shared. From cozy cottage dishes and late-night comfort meals to game-day favorites and celebratory treats, each recipe channels the spirit of the series, accompanied by suggestive illustrations worthy of hockey romance fandom. Enhance the vibe for your next binge-watch with friends or add some zest to your everyday cooking with:Gold-Medal Breakfasts: The Morning-After Omelet, Moscow Morning Kasha with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms, Love's Wonder Waffles, and moreShared Secrets, Sandwiches & Salads: Penthouse Room-Service Caesar Salad, Grind(him) Grinder, Bro Buterbrod, and moreGot Game, Snacks & Sides: Classic Canuck Poutine, Slapshot Biscuits, The Waiter's-Crash Canap�, and moreHome Team Dinners: First Date Shakshuka, The Captain's Chicken Kiev, Impress-Him Shrimp Scampi, and moreDrinks Worthy of The Cup: Northern Lights Julep, The Canadian Hat Trick, and moreDesserts to Cheat For: The Zamboni Celebration, Heart Hands Russian Tea Cakes, and moreWhether you're cooking for a full-on party, a date night, or as a treat for yourself, this cookbook turns fandom love into something deliciously real.

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