# Deluxe Junk Recipes The Emilie Baltz Junk Foodie Cookbook Turns Gross into Gourmet By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junk-foodie-cookbook References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f0f9/) If you are broke, a student or you just plain love junk food, the Junk Foodie cookbook by Emily Baltz is definitely for you. With its vast array of [ingenious recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-history-cookbook), you can create dishes you never knew were possible using simple ingredients available at your local vending machine. For anyone who is sick of the same old limited selection of pre-wrapped foods, learn how to transform some [greasy onion rings and Cheetos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldiner) into a delectable version of French Onion Soup. Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert are included in this versatile book. The epicurean delights found in the Junk Foodie cookbook are perfect for those connoisseurs with a refined palate but a low budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Junk Food Reinvention:** Discover the trend of transforming simple junk food ingredients into gourmet dishes. - **Budget Gourmet:** Explore the trend of creating gourmet meals on a low budget using affordable ingredients. - **Unconventional Cookbook:** Embrace the trend of unconventional cookbooks that offer inventive and unexpected recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** There is an opportunity for food and beverage companies to create innovative products that transform junk food into gourmet dishes. - **Cookbook Publishing:** The cookbook publishing industry can tap into the trend of unconventional cookbooks by developing unique and creative recipe collections. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can offer budget-friendly gourmet options, appealing to customers with refined tastes but smaller budgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gross Trading Card Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-garbage-pail-kids-cookbook.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [One-Star Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-cookbook.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Tiny Home Kitchen Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-mess-cookbook.md) - [Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin-somethin-for-college.md) - [Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-unofficial-home-alone-cookbook.md) - [Wild Food Recipe Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wild-game-cookbook.md) - [Accessible Vegan Recipe Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-vegan.md)