Plomeek Soup from the original series, from Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and from Enterprise? Greenbread from Deep Space Nine? Quadrotriticale Salad from the original series and from Discovery? Uttaberry Cruffins from The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine? Tarvokian Powder Cake from The Next Generation?

What will make your perfect meal from the STAR TREK universe?

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Here readers will find recipes for Sauces and Garnishes; Sides, Starters, and Snacks; Soups and Stews; Breads and Baked Goods; Mains; Desserts; and Drinks. Several menu suggestions are also included.

Although primarily designed to be a cookbook . . . with easy-to-follow instructions and [for the most part] ingredients likely to be included in a well-stocked pantry . . . the true highlight of this book is the inclusion of the culture from which the dish originates and a brief explanation regarding the development of the dish or its importance to the culture or if there are specific times when the dish is served. Fascinating reading, indeed.

Each recipe is accompanied by a list of ingredients, suggestions for diplomatic plating, what the dish pairs well with, cooking time, other times specific to the recipe, time needed for preparation, difficulty, and a full-page, full-color photograph of the dish.

Although a Contents listing provides page numbers for each category of recipes, readers may find the absence of an index of recipes to be rather frustrating when they find themselves relegated to thumbing through the book page by page to find a specific recipe.

Nevertheless, this book promises many hours of happy cooking and delicious eating!

Recommended. ( )