Pac-Man Cookbook Released Officially

Insight Editions' Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook is now available on Amazon. Like many, I initially questioned the culinary potential of a Pac-Man-themed recipe collection—but authors Lisa Kingsley and Jennifer Peterson have absolutely delivered. This 160-page hardcover features over 60 accessible recipes perfect for game nights or gaming-themed viewing parties.

The surprise isn't that this cookbook exists, but rather how long it took Pac-Man to join the thriving market of video game-inspired recipe books already gracing kitchen shelves.

Pac-Man: The Official Cookbook

$29.99 at Amazon

The cookbook offers everything from quick snacks to family meals, each presented with clear instructions and vibrant photos. As expected, recipes playfully reference Pac-Man's legacy—create ghost-shaped cake pops, Blinky-inspired tomato soup, or pepperoni pizzas resembling the iconic character. The smash burger recipe alone makes this worth buying. At just $30, it's an entertaining way to refresh your culinary repertoire.

Cookbook Preview

In other Pac-Man news, the upcoming Shadow Labyrinth offers a surreal Metroidvania twist on classic Pac-Man gameplay, based on the Secret Level episode Circle. In our review, we noted the anthology's inconsistent animation styles and questionable source material choices.