A Guide to the Kitchen Quadrant

For fans of Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing, prepare to immerse yourself in Basgiath’s world with this unofficial culinary adventure. Featuring 60 recipes designed to pair dragons with their courageous riders, along with character-driven cooking tips, lore snippets, and mess hall favourites, this cookbook brings the magic of The Empyrean to your kitchen.

Dive into the world of Basgiath War College like never before with this unofficial cookbook, crafted especially for fans of Rebecca Yarros’s electrifying Fourth Wing and romantasy enthusiasts. Bursting with 60 creative recipes and imaginative lore, this vibrant culinary adventure invites readers to experience the magic, camaraderie, and chaos of The Empyrean, right from their own kitchens.

Each chapter draws inspiration from the legendary dragons and their courageous riders, with colours, themes, and bold flavours that echo the spirit of their bonds. Begin your journey with A Rider’s Breakfast, featuring treats like Asher’s Spiced Overnight Oats, Brennan’s Honeyed Biscuits with Strawberry Jam, and (Ripe) Fonilee Berry Muffins perfect for fuelling up before a high-stakes training session. For late nights spent studying or plotting rebellion, whip up Study Snacks Fit for a Scribe: Sorrengail’s Secrets Stuffed Dates or Cheesy Buoy Ball Bites are sure to keep the pages (and conversation) turning.

Every page is an immersive experience, blending character-driven cooking tips (look for Jesinia’s margin notes!), in-world “textbook” excerpts, and menus designed for book clubs or themed feasts. Savour Midday Fuel, such as the Basgiath Mess Hall Turkey Melt and Riorson House Chopped Salad or prepare a celebratory Feast After Flight with showstoppers like Tairn’s Feast Shepherd’s Pie and “We Do Not Eat Our Allies” Vegetarian Chili.

And to sweeten your day there’s Xaden’s Chocolate Cake, Dragonfire Peaches with Honey, and Andarna’s Butterscotch Chocolate Eclipse Cookies—or recover from a wild ride with healing tinctures and spirited concoctions, from Basgiath Lavender Lemonade to The Cliffhanger Spiced Espresso Martini.

Unofficial yet lovingly detailed from a total fan’s perspective, this cookbook is the ultimate tribute to The Empyrean universe and its passionate fandom. Whether you’re a kitchen cadet or a culinary wingleader, you’ll discover both practical, comforting recipes that are perfect for bringing your squad together, celebrating victories, or simply surviving another day with a dragon at your back.