The I Love Lucy Cookbook: Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show

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From Cuban cuisine to chocolate, pizza- and wine-making to escargot, food is at the 'heart' of many of the most beloved episodes of I Love Lucy. Learn to feast like Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel and entertain in retro style with this collection of craveable classic recipes inspired by one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

Recipes include:

Cuban dishes such as Ricky Ricardo's Famous Arroz con Pollo and a menu of 'Tropicana' nightclub favorites

Chocolate treats and other sweet delicacies from Kramer's Kandy Kitchen

Mid-century Hollywood's finest fare, from episodes set in the sunny film capital

Diner classics from season three's 'The Diner''Million Dollar Idea' Salad and, of course, Aunt Martha's dressing

'Pioneer Women' Fresh-Baked Bread (easy on the yeast!)

Classic cocktails to toast life's big events -- that won't leave you feeling like you've downed a bottle of Vitameatavegamin

The I Love Lucy Cookbook brings to scrumptious life food featured on the show, as well as tantalizing dishes inspired by classic episodes such as 'Lucy's Italian Movie,' 'Job Switching,' and 'Paris at Last.' Filled with photos and illustrations, the book is also an exuberant celebration of an era and unforgettable television moments, complete with entertaining tips worthy of the world's favorite fictional housewife, best friend, and life of the party, Lucy Ricardo.

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"Chock-full of visuals celebrating the beloved series and its characters, this cookbook is a must-have for fans."
--CBS Watch Magazine

Author Bio

Jenn Fujikawa is a lifestyle and pop culture writer. Unique family dinners and geeky baking are a staple of her website justjennrecipes.com, and her recipes have been featured on Buzzfeed, the LA Times, Food & Wine, Nerdist, Woman's Day, and the cover of Food Network magazine. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.