Stranger Things: the Official Cookbook Collects Retro-Inspired Recipes
Amy Duong — January 16, 2026 — Pop Culture
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Stranger Things: The Official Cookbook is an officially licensed cookbook based on the Netflix television series Stranger Things. Written by Joshua David Stein, the book features more than 60 recipes inspired by characters, locations, and moments from the show. Dishes reference the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and draw on American comfort food and snack culture associated with the 1980s setting. Recipes include items such as Eggo waffle variations, Surfer Boy Pizza, Hellfire Club devil’s food cake, and Demigorgonzola cheese balls. Each recipe is accompanied by preparation instructions and contextual notes tied to the series.
The cookbook is published by Random House Worlds and is presented as a hardcover volume spanning 224 pages. The layout includes food photography and graphic elements styled to reflect the visual language of the series. The book is scheduled for release in January 2026 and is positioned as the first official Stranger Things cookbook.
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The cookbook is published by Random House Worlds and is presented as a hardcover volume spanning 224 pages. The layout includes food photography and graphic elements styled to reflect the visual language of the series. The book is scheduled for release in January 2026 and is positioned as the first official Stranger Things cookbook.
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