The Unofficial Recipes of The Hunger Games by Rockridge University Press Read Free Book Online

pour a little marinade and arrange a single layer of meat; add more marinade and meat layers until all meat is covered.
    Let marinate overnight.
    Preheat oven to 165 degrees. Drain the steak strips and reserve marinade in a bowl.
    Place the meat on cooling racks set on foil-lined baking sheets.
    Oven-dry 6–7 hours, until meat resembles jerky, basting every hour with the marinade.
    Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze in airtight re-sealable plastic bags for up to 6 months.
    To serve, broil 3 minutes on each side, and then slice the meat on the diagonal, in slices about ¼-inch thick. Place each slice on a small piece of bread or whole wheat cracker.

ONE FINE SPIT-ROASTED RABBIT
    SERVES 4
    While nestled in a tree to sleep, Katniss overheard Peeta and the Careers as they killed one of the female tributes nearby. She was surprised and felt betrayed by Peeta and his apparent collusion with the Careers, but “one fine rabbit” caught in her snare was at least some consolation.
    If you use a campfire and simple rod, you’ll need to turn the spit manually every five minutes or so. You can also use the spit attachment on a barbecue grill.
    5–7 POUND FRESH DRESSED RABBIT
    1 TEASPOON DRIED SAGE
    1 TEASPOON DRIED THYME
    1 TEASPOON SALT
    Â½ TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
    2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
    ONE WHITE ONION, CUT IN HALF
    4 TABLESPOONS MELTED BUTTER
    Thoroughly rinse the rabbit inside and out and dry very well with paper towels or a clean dishcloth.
    Combine sage, thyme, salt and pepper very well. Rub the rabbit all over with the olive oil, and then rub in herb mixture.
    Place the rabbit into a small trash bag, close tightly and leave in fridge overnight to marinate.
    Prepare your spit and build a fire about 30 minutes before you are ready to roast. Make sure you keep the fire at a nice even heat. If you are using charcoal, wait until the coals are glowing and covered in a light ash before cooking. If you are using a gas grill, turn the burners onto medium-low heat and let the grill heat for about 15 minutes.
    Remove the rabbit from the re-sealable plastic bag, insert onion into rear cavity and slide onto spit through both rear cavity and mouth.
    Tie front legs together in front of the rabbit and tie back legs together to the spit itself (use wet twine or thin wire).
    Place spit so that it is about 8 inches above the flame, and rotate every 5 minutes.
    Baste rabbit well with melted butter and roast for about 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted between the thigh and body registers 160 degrees.
    Allow the rabbit to rest on a platter for 30 minutes before carving.

PEETA’S HEALING GROOSLING SOUP WITH SWEET ROOT VEGETABLES
    SERVES 6
    Based on the description Katniss gave of wild groosling, it may be something of a cross between a young goose (called a gosling) and a duck. Katniss fed this soup to Peeta in the cave in an effort to heal his body, but their time there together started healing their relationship as well.
    Goose can be hard to find, so feel free to substitute duck if you need to. The flavor is similar, but not quite as rich.
    4 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
    1½ TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL, DIVIDED
    3 POUNDS VERY YOUNG GOOSE OR DUCK CUT INTO SERVING-SIZE PIECES
    1 CUP ONION, CHOPPED
    2 STALKS DICED CELERY
    1 LARGE CARROT, PEELED AND DICED
    1 MEDIUM LEEK, RINSED AND DICED
    2 TABLESPOONS PARSLEY
    1 TEASPOON SEA SALT
    1 TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER
    Â½ TEASPOON THYME
    6 CUPS CHICKEN OR DUCK STOCK, DIVIDED
    2 TEASPOONS TOMATO PASTE
    1 BAY LEAF
    3 SWEET POTATOES, PEELED AND CUT INTO 1-INCH CHUNKS
    3 CARROTS, PEELED AND CUT INTO 1-INCH CHUNKS
    2 TURNIPS, PEELED AND CUT INTO 1-INCH CHUNKS
    Â½ TEASPOON COARSE SEA SALT
    Â½ TEASPOON FRESH SAGE
    Heat a large, heavy stockpot over medium-high heat and add the butter and ½ tablespoon olive oil.
    Once butter is melted, add meat in batches and brown on both sides.
    Place cooked meat on a paper towel to drain while you cook the