Ad Astra: The 50th Anniversary SFWA Cookbook

Foreword Editors’ Notes Charles Brown’s Advice on Cooking - via Connie Willis Hosting a Cocktail Laboratory - Carrie Vaughn Irish Coffee - Larry Niven Throwing a Pig Roast - Jennifer Stevenson Hosting a Prancing Pony Party - Ken Schneyer & Janice Okoomian A Philosophy of Cake - Esther Friesner Celebrations for One - Ricia Mainhardt Homebrewing - Michael J. Martinez SAVORY SNACKS Ajvar - K.V. Johansen Anouchka’s Grandmother’s Salmon Pâté - Cat Sparks Bastilla - Erin M. Hartshorn Big Bang Brussels Sprouts - Sean Williams C3PO - Ef Deal “Chilly” Sauce - Nancy Springer ConFederation Salmon Mousse - Mary Mason Corn Bread - Jaime Lee Moyer Cracker Snackers - Vylar Kaftan Creamed Spinach with Jalapeños - Sharyn November Dukkah - Liz Argall Emergency Salsa - Sarah Goslee Former In-Law Party Crackers - Charlaine Harris Gogi Wanja Jeon (Pan-fried Meat and Tofu Cakes) - Yoon Ha Lee Momos - Jay Lake Nuts & Bolts - James Sutter Ricotta Cheese - Mary Rosenblum Seared Peaches with Prosciutto and Basil - Rebecca Gomez Farrell Salmon “Puffs” - Julie Czerneda Spinach Artichoke Dip - Mary Vigliante Szydlowski Tuna Salad - Elizabeth Ann Scarborough Whaturwantin’ - Cie Adams Wizard’s Piglets in Blankets - Rosemary Jones SWEET SNACKS AND DESSERTS Apple Crumble - Chet Gottfried Apple Fritters - Gail Carriger Apricot Mascarpone Poppers - Julie Jansen At the Fruitcake of Madness - Esther Friesner Carrot Pie that Nisi Invented - Nisi Shawl Cadbury Egg Brownie - Beth Cato Cardamom Bread - David Brin Cheating on Croquembouche - Brenda W. Clough Doom Cookies - Steven Saus Falling Cloud Cake - Fran Wilde & Miriam Weinberg Fresh Ginger Cake - Lee Hallison Grandma’s Cream Cheese Crackers - Pat Cadigan Grandma’s Magic Almond Cookies - Stina Leicht Graveyard Pudding - JG Flaherty Joyce’s Pralines - Victoria McManus Lime Pie - James D. Macdonald Love & Romanpunk Macarons - Tansy Rayner Roberts Mars Colony Cake - Connie Willis MoonBucks - Toni Weisskopf Miss Murder’s Black Forest Trifle - Mercedes Yardley Oatmeal Cake - Vylar Kaftan Peanut Butter Bars - Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam Peanut Butter Dip with Apples - Rosemary Claire Smith Princess Alethea’s Famous Baklava - Alethea Kontis Pumpkin Cranberry Bread - Nancy Kress Ricotta Pears and Apples - Sarah Pinsker Roasted Cherries - Jaym Gates Salty Pirate Balls - Jeanne Cavelos Schadenfreude Pie - John Scalzi Soft Oatmeal Cookies - Jaime Lee Moyer SFWA DIY Fortune Cookies - Scott Edelman Teatime Tassies - Mary Robinette Kowal Teddy Graham S’Mores - Mary E. Lowd Toasted Cake - Tina Connolly Victoria Sandwich Cake - Rachael Acks Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake - Cat Sparks Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies - Kyle Aisteach BEVERAGES: NON-ALCOHOLIC Ginger Beer - Nalo Hopkinson Ginger Horchata - Alaya Dawn Johnson Hot Buttered Rum Fantasy - Aly Parsons Morning Beverage - Talia Gryphon Scurvy Cure - Teresa Nielsen Hayden Strawberry Smoothie - Chuck Wendig Wholesome Fruit-Veggie Smoothie - Jennifer Stevenson BEVERAGES: WITH A KICK The Algonquin Cocktail - Gregory Frost Dandelion Wine - Natalie Luhrs Dark and Stormy - John P. Murphy Dragon’s Breath - David Glen Larson Feuerzangenbowle - Larry Constantine H. Beam Piper’s Katinka - John F. Carr Honey Badger - Andrew Penn Romine Hot Toddy Classic - Eric J. Guignard Maurice’s Vodka Special - Maurice Broaddus Mint Julep - Stephanie Osborn The Miriam Negroni - Chuck Wendig Muddle in the Middle Mojito - Kay Kenyon Ouzo: The Indigenous Greek Liquor - John Walter A Perfect Gin and Tonic - Laura Anne Gilman Persephone Takes the A Train - Elizabeth Bear Sister Mint, Sister Dark - Andrew Penn Romine Vampire Sunrise Cocktail - Carole Nelson Douglas Whimsy Division Cocktails - S. Lynch, S. Brust & J. Melchert Woodchopper Drinks - Jennifer Stevenson Zombie Brain - JG Flaherty BRUNCHES Alien Scones - Elaine Isaak Almond-Oat Muffins - Kathy Tyers Butter Rolls Breakfast - Eric J. Guignard Crème Brûlée French Toast - Patrice Sarath Migas - William Gibson Rebel Fire Omelette - Spider Robinson Portuguese Sweet Bread - Steven H Silver POTLUCK DISHES African Chicken Peanut Stew - Lawrence M. Schoen Alternative Dairy Manicotti - Catherine Lundoff Ashbless Pasta Salad - Tim Powers Bea’s Sometimes Vegan Black Bean Chili - Maria Lima Black Bean Salad - Anna D. Allen Boozy Beef - Joe & Gay Haldeman Caldo de Pollo - David Lee Summers Champagne Chicken - Vonda N. McIntyre Chicken Curry - Ann Leckie Chicken Mole Poblano - Greg & Astrid Bear Chickpeas With Basil, Tomatoes, Parmesan & Garlic - Fraser Sherman Chili Con Carnage - Charles Sheffield Chow Fun Noodles - Wesley Chu Country Pumpkin Chicken Chowder - David D. Levine & Kate Yule Cream Cheese Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts - Russell Davis Crockpot 15 Bean Soup - Larry Dixon & Mercedes Lackey Crockpot Red Beans & Rice - Nicole J. LeBoeuf Cucumbers with Cinnamon - Barbara Hambly Ga Xao Dam Gung Sa - Aliette de Bodard Gazpacho Two Ways - Walter Jon Williams Gluten-Free Corn Bread, Dressing & Gravy - Jerry Pournelle Grandma’s Goetta - P. Andrew Miller Grillades and Grits - James L. Cambias Guinness Stew - Talia Gryphon Hungarian-Style Fra Diavolo Sauce - Steven Brust Jack’s Bolognese Sauce - Jack Dann Kicharee (Food of the Gods) - Jeffe Kennedy Lou’s Lasagna & Garlic Bread - Lou Antonelli Lemon Garlic Chicken - Marta Randall Metaphysically Areferential Chicken - Marianne Porter & Michael Swanwick The Meaty Mess - Mark L. Van Name Multitudinous Vegetable Soup - Ellen Klages Mystery Meatloaf - Brent Weeks Pineapple Fried Rice - Leslie Howle, for Octavia E. Butler Ratatouille - Lynne M. Thomas & Michael Damian Thomas Real Maryland Crabcakes - Ann Crispin Saimen & Jamaican Jerk Rub - Ru Emerson Shrimp Étouffée - Gregory Frost Shrimp de Jongue - Mike Resnick Sonoran Chopped Salad - Catherine Wells Sopa Anasazi - Dean Ing Timeless Beer Bread - Eugie Foster Turkey Turkey Turkey - Charles N. Brown Welsh Rarebit - Cat Rambo TIGHT ON TIME OR BUDGET? Jack’s Jewish Chinese Chicken Soup - Jack Dann Lentil Soup - Russ Galen The Perfect Lunch - Michaela Roessner Real Fast Meals for Deadlines - C.J. Cherryh Shortcut Dinner - P. Andrew Miller SFWA SPECIALITIES Barbequed Elf Ribs - Jim C. Hines How to Stew an Alien - Mari Ness The Hordes Pleasure - Bud Sparhawk Klingon Toasts - Lawrence M. Schoen About the Contributors