Sit at the festive table, and in the center stands a dish inspired by your favorite title. It’s not only delicious but also adds a touch of gamer magic to the celebration!

We present 10 original recipes from video games that will perfectly fit into your Christmas night.

Table of Content
  1. Vanilla Cupcakes — The Sims 4
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  2. Dinner with Ham — The Sims 4
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  3. Orange Cake — Final Fantasy XV
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  4. Chocolate Cake — Fallout 4
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  5. Sweetrolls — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  6. Garr’s Limeade — World of Warcraft
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  7. Mr. Pearson’s Stew — Red Dead Redemption 2
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  8. Pork with Broccoli — The Witcher 3
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  9. Takoyaki — Yakuza 0
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
  10. Estus — Dark Souls
    1. Ingredients
    2. Preparation
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Vanilla Cupcakes — The Sims 4

Vanilla Cupcakes The Sims 4Image: vk.com 

Ingredients

To make 10 cupcakes, you need:

  • Flour — 100 g;
  • Sugar — 100 g;
  • Baking powder — 1/2 tsp;
  • Milk — 60 g;
  • Egg — 1;
  • Sour cream — 60 g;
  • Butter — 80 g;
  • Vanilla essence — 1/2 tsp.

For the cream:

  • Cream cheese — 120 g;
  • Butter — 50 g;
  • Powdered sugar — 120 g;
  • Vanilla essence — 1/4 tsp.

Preparation

  1. Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Preheat the oven to 170–175°C (338–347°F).
  2. Combine the sour cream, milk, egg, and melted butter, and mix well.
  3. Combine the dry and wet mixtures, and finally add the vanilla. Stir until homogeneous.
  4. Transfer the batter to a piping bag. Fill the molds two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry.
  5. Remove the finished cupcakes from the pan and let them cool completely.
  6. For the cream, mix the butter and cream cheese until combined. They should be at room temperature.
  7. Gradually add the powdered sugar in small portions. The cream will first become slightly runny, but continue beating to incorporate air.
  8. Transfer the cream to a piping bag with a nozzle and decorate the cupcakes.

Dinner with Ham — The Sims 4

Dinner with Ham The Sims 4Image: ensigame.com 

Ingredients

  • Roasting ham — 1.5 kg;
  • Green beans — 200 g;
  • Butter — 30 g;
  • Herbes de Provence — 1 tsp;
  • Garlic — 1 clove;
  • Potatoes — 1 kg;
  • Flour — 1 tbsp;
  • Cornstarch — 1 tbsp;
  • Dried garlic — 2 tsp;
  • Paprika — 1 tbsp;
  • Dried parsley — 2 tsp;
  • Salt — 1–2 tsp;
  • Oregano — 1 tsp.

Preparation

  1. Roast the ham according to the package instructions.
  2. Rinse the green beans and trim the ends.
  3. Peel and parboil the potatoes, then let them cool slightly and cut them into quarters.
  4. Mix all the coating ingredients for the potatoes, adding 2–3 tablespoons of sunflower oil. Toss the vegetables in the mixture.
  5. When the ham is roasted, place the potatoes separately on a baking sheet and bake at 200°C (392°F) until golden brown (at least 10 minutes).
  6. Meanwhile, melt the butter with the garlic. Let the ham rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.
  7. Quickly sauté the green beans for about 3–4 minutes.
  8. Arrange everything on a serving dish.

Orange Cake — Final Fantasy XV

Orange Cake Final Fantasy XVImage: youtube.com 

Ingredients

  • Wheat flour — 350 g;
  • Baking powder — 2 tsp;
  • Eggs — 4;
  • Sugar — 300 g;
  • Vegetable oil — 240 ml;
  • Orange juice — 250 m;l
  • Zest of 3 oranges;
  • Vanilla extract — 2 drops (to taste);
  • Mint (or your favorite) ice cream — 50 g.

Preparation

  1. Beat the eggs with sugar in a mixer for 5 minutes at maximum speed.
  2. Reduce the speed by half and pour in the vegetable oil.
  3. Add the orange juice and zest to the mixture.
  4. Lower the mixer speed a little more and gradually add the flour and baking powder until a homogeneous mass forms.
  5. Pour the batter into a mold and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20–25 minutes.
  6. At the end, dust with powdered sugar for dessert and place ice cream alongside.

Chocolate Cake — Fallout 4

Chocolate Cake Fallout 4Image: pinterest.com 

Ingredients

  • Cocoa powder — 2/3 cup;
  • Flour — 2 cups;
  • Baking soda — 1 tsp;
  • Baking powder — 1 tsp;
  • Salt — 1/2 tsp;
  • Butter — 1/2 cup;
  • Sour cream — 1 cup;
  • Sugar — 1.5 cups;
  • Cinnamon — 2 tsp;
  • Cayenne pepper — 1 tsp;
  • Eggs — 2;
  • Vanilla extract — 2 tsp;
  • Buttermilk — 1 and 2/3 cups.

For the glaze:

  • Butter — 2 tbsp;
  • Cream — 1/4 cup;
  • Powdered sugar — 1/2 cup;
  • Chocolate chips — 1/2 cup;
  • Vanilla extract — 1 tsp.

Preparation

  1. First, mix the cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt in a separate bowl.
  2. In another container, combine the melted butter, sour cream, and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixture and mix well.
  4. Gradually combine everything. First, add half of the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Thin the batter with the buttermilk, mix again, and add the remaining dry mixture.
  6. When the mass becomes homogeneous, pour it into a mold and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 45–55 minutes.
  7. For the glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet and mix in the cream with the powdered sugar.
  8. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring actively until melted into a liquid, then remove from heat.

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Sweetrolls — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Sweetrolls The Elder Scrolls 5 SkyrimImage: youtube.com 

Ingredients

  • Flour — 680 g;
  • Butter — 270 g;
  • Eggs — 3;
  • Milk — 200 ml;
  • Brown cane sugar — 7 tbsp;
  • Active dry yeast — 20 g.

For the glaze:

  • Cream cheese — 100 g;
  • Butter — 70 g;
  • Powdered sugar — 100 g.

Preparation

  1. Mix the yeast with two tablespoons of sugar. You can also add a couple of tablespoons of flour.
  2. Pour in the warm milk, cover with a towel, and leave in a warm place for 15 minutes. The yeast should activate.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk and beat the eggs.
  4. In a large pot, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and rub it in with your hands until small crumbs form.
  5. Add the eggs and yeast mixture. Mix well.
  6. Knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes.
  7. Roll the dough into sausages and coil them into a ring.
  8. Place the dough in a round pan. Roll the tubes from parchment paper and insert them into the "donut" holes.
  9. Place something heat-resistant inside the tubes to prevent them from collapsing.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 40 minutes.
  11. For the glaze, rub the butter with the powdered sugar until it reaches a smooth, viscous consistency.
  12. Add the cream cheese and blend until creamy.
  13. Spread the glaze over the roll when everything is ready.

Garr’s Limeade — World of Warcraft

Garrs Limeade World of WarcraftImage: voronej.bezformata.com 

Ingredients

  • Hot water — 2 cups;
  • Juice and zest of 4 large limes;
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon;
  • Powdered sugar — 3 tbsp;
  • 2 sprigs of basil or tarragon;
  • Cold water — 1–2 cups;
  • Ice for garnish.

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, mix the hot water, lime and lemon juice along with the zest, and sugar.
  2. Stir to dissolve the sugar completely and add the basil leaves.
  3. Blend with a blender to crush the leaves. You should have a light green liquid.
  4. Pour into a pitcher, add the remaining water, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Before serving, pour into glasses with ice.

Mr. Pearson’s Stew — Red Dead Redemption 2

Mr Pearsons Stew Red Dead Redemption 2Image: youtube.com 

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil — 3 tbsp;
  • Beef — 900 g;
  • Water — 2 cups;
  • Dried rosemary — 1 tsp;
  • Dried parsley — 1 tsp;
  • Black ground pepper — 0.5 tsp;
  • Potatoes — 3;
  • Carrots — 4;
  • Celery — 4 stalks;
  • Onion — 1.

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned.
  2. Pour 2 cups of water into the pot, add rosemary, parsley, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
  4. Add tomato paste and simmer for about another hour until the beef becomes tender.

Pork with Broccoli — The Witcher 3

Pork with Broccoli The Witcher 3Image: ensigame.com 

Ingredients

  • Pork — 200–250 g;
  • Onion — 1;
  • Carrot — 1;
  • Half a red bell pepper;
  • Broccoli — 10 florets;
  • Garlic — 2 cloves;
  • Soy sauce — 2–3 tbsp;
  • Tomato paste — 1 tbsp;
  • Seasonings: sugar, pepper.

Preparation

  1. Cut the pork and fry it over high heat for a few minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, start boiling the broccoli for 5–15 minutes (depending on how tender you like them).
  3. Once the pork is browned, reduce the heat to medium and add the carrot, and after a minute or two, the onion and bell pepper.
  4. Once the onion softens, add the tomato paste, soy sauce, sugar (1–1.5 teaspoons), grated ginger, and garlic to the skillet.
  5. Simmer for about a minute and add the broccoli to the skillet.
  6. Simmer for a couple more minutes.

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Takoyaki — Yakuza 0

Takoyaki Yakuza 0Image: 9gag.com 

Ingredients

  • Egg — 0.5;
  • Water — 80 m;l
  • Baking powder — 1 g;
  • Hondashi (dry base for fish broth) — 3 g;
  • Soy sauce — 5 ml;
  • Wheat flour — 50 g;
  • Shrimp — 30 g;
  • Takoyaki sauce — 20 ml;
  • Mayonnaise — 10 g;
  • Bonito flakes — 3 g;
  • Nori seaweed — 1 g.

Preparation

❗️ Important: Takoyaki is made using a special pan with hemispherical indentations.

  1. Mix the egg and water with a whisk, add soy sauce and hondashi, and gradually incorporate the sifted flour and baking powder.
  2. Blend the batter until smooth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Boil the shrimp in salted water and cut them into 1.5 cm cubes.
  4. Preheat the takoyaki pan to 200°C (392°F).
  5. Pour the batter into the hemispherical indentations about two-thirds full and place a shrimp cube into each indentation.
  6. When the batter starts to set, turn the ball 1/4 and add more batter.
  7. Once the ball has set again, turn it another 1/4 to completely seal the edges.
  8. Cook for another minute until golden brown.

Estus — Dark Souls

Estus Dark SoulsImage: ensigame.com 

Ingredients

  • Orange juice — 180 ml;
  • Whiskey — 60 m;l
  • Ginger beer — 180 ml;
  • Lemon — 1;
  • Ice cubes — 3.

Preparation

  • Blend 180 ml of pulp-free orange juice in a blender.
  • Add the juice of one lemon, 60 ml of whiskey, and three ice cubes to the container.
  • Pour in 180 ml of ginger beer.
  • Mix thoroughly and transfer everything into a glass bottle.
  • The drink will bring back the dead from the afterlife.

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Now your table will be rich with treats from your favorite video games. Choose something from our list and head to culinary masterpieces!

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