LITLUNCHES

AI recipes inspired by books

Spicy Lean Meat and Dark Beer Chili

Neil Gaiman, American Gods Laura made a great chili. She used lean-cut meat, dark kidney beans, carrots cut small, a bottle or so of dark beer, and freshly sliced hot peppers. She would let the chili cook for a while, then add red wine, lemon juice, and a pinch of fresh dill, and, finally, measure out and add her chili powders. On more than one occasion Shadow had tried to get her to show him how she made it: he would watch everything she did,...

Traditional Homemade Mead

Neil Gaiman, American Gods “Okay,” said Shadow. “I tasted it. What was it?”“Mead,” said Wednesday. “Honey wine. The drink of heroes. The drink of the gods.”Shadow took another tentative sip. Yes, he could taste the honey, he decided. That was one of the tastes. “Tastes kinda like pickle juice,” he said. “Sweet pickle juice wine.” Traditional Homemade Mead Traditional homemade mead is a fermented honey beverage that can...

Hearty Meat and Vegetable Pasties

Neil Gaiman, American Gods “Breakfast for me,” said Shadow. “What’s good?”“Everything’s good,” said Mabel. “I make it. But this is the furthest south and east of the yoopie you can get pasties, and they are particularly good. Warming and filling too. My specialty.”Shadow had no idea what a pasty was, but he said that would be fine, and in a few moments Mabel returned with a plate with what looked like a folded-over pie on...

Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin

"Rosemary's Baby" by Ira Levin is a classic horror novel that has captivated readers since its publication in 1967. The book tells the story of Rosemary Woodhouse, a young woman who becomes pregnant and begins to suspect that her husband and their neighbors in their New York City apartment building are part of a sinister plot involving her baby. Themes "Rosemary's Baby" explores several key themes that add depth and complexity to the story. One...

Chilean seafood casserole – Chupe

Ira Levin, Rosemary's Baby Rosemary took a loose brown velvet hostess gown to the cleaner, made an appointment to have her hair done, and ordered wine and liquor and ice cubes and the ingredients of a Chilean seafood casserole called chupe.On the Thursday morning before the party, Minnie came with the drink while Rosemary was picking apart crabmeat and lobster tails. “That looks interesting,” Minnie said, glancing into the kitchen. What is...

Pistachio milkshake

Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby Each morning at eleven Minnie brought over what looked like a watery pistachio milkshake. It was cold and sour.“What’s in it?” Rosemary asked.“Snips and snails and puppydogs’ tails,” Minnie said, smiling. Rosemary laughed.“That’s fine,” she said, “but what if we want a girl?”“Do you?”“Well of course we’ll take what we get, but it would be nice if the first one were a boy.”“Well...

Mocha Layer Cake

Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies. Mocha Layer Cake Savor the rich and delicious flavors of this Easy Mocha Layer Cake. With its moist coffee-infused cake and creamy mocha frosting, it's a perfect treat for coffee and chocolate enthusiasts. This recipe serves 10-12 people and can be prepared in just 45-50 minutes. For the Mocha Cake:1 and...

Vitello Tonnato

Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies. Vitello Tonnato Vitello Tonnato is a classic Italian dish made with slow-cooked veal and a flavorful tuna sauce. To make this dish, veal is baked in a mixture of water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper until tender and juicy. The sauce is made by blending canned tuna, mayonnaise, heavy cream,...

Chicken Marengo

Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies. Chicken Marengo Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish. You season and brown chicken, then make a tasty sauce with onions, garlic, wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until it's cooked. Finish with fresh parsley and thyme for a flavorful meal perfect for a cozy dinner at home. 4...

Robber Steak – Räubersteak

Bram Stoker, Dracula I dined on what they called ‘robber steak’—bits of bacon, onion, and beef, seasoned with red pepper, and strung on sticks, and roasted over the fire, in simple style of the London cat’s meat! Robber Steak – Räubersteak Robber Steak, also known as "Räubersteak" in German, is a traditional dish that is typically made with bits of bacon, onion, and beef, seasoned with red pepper, and strung on sticks before being...