
Author: Zach Neil
Publisher: Race Point Publishing
Genres: Cookbook, Lifestyle
Publication Date: September 4, 2018
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Some like it goth! If you love movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, or The Evil Dead, then you’ll love the official cookbook of The Beetle House, the Tim Burton-inspired restaurant with locations in New York, Los Angeles, and more. Featuring chef and owner Zach Neil’s signature recipes like “Edward Burger Hands,” a juicy burger stuffed with smoked bacon, fried egg, pepper jack cheese, avocado, with a sriracha cream sauce and “Wonka Wings,” chicken wings with a custom Fanta orange soda glaze, and so many more. Plus you’ll get an array of craft cocktails from the Coco Skellington to the Beetle’s Juice. Featuring more than 50 recipes plus a section on how to host your very own Burton-themed party with crafts, costume, decorations, and more this is the perfect book for the goth, the movie buff, and Halloween lover all the world round.



❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: The Nightmare Before Dinner by Zach Neil
The Nightmare Before Dinner by Zach Neil is a recipe book that is sure to spark some creativity into your kitchen. This whimsical Tim Burton themed cookbook has so many fun and tasty ideas that can be created for any occasion. However, those seeking inspiration for a Halloween party will find everything they need to set the stage for a bash suitable for the King of Halloween himself.
❀ An Inspiring Story
Having never heard of Zach Neil’s restaurant chain, The Beetle House, I am even more excited to make a trip to New York to experience what sounds like an amazing culinary adventure. Neil starts the book off with a bit of personal history as to how he became the owner of these unique restaurants. It is truly an inspiring story that sets the stage for these yummy dishes.
❀ Favourite Menu Items
Inside the book are quite a few recipes for the food and drinks offered at The Beetle House. If you are already a fan of the restaurant, favourite menu items, such as Brains and Chips, are all revealed for you to create at home. The ingredients are simple and easy to source, as are the directions. Vegans will also be happy to discover that many of the recipes offer alternatives for the dishes included in the book.

Brains and Chips
❀ Perfect for Halloween
The Nightmare Before Dinner by Zach Neil is one book to check out if you are after some tips for your next Halloween party. At the end of the book, you will find specific theme parties for many of Tim Burton’s films. The author pulls all sorts of recipes together based on each movie and gives some advice on decorations as well. I am really excited to put one of these parties on myself.
I like the idea of specific themed parties; how fun is this! I’ve hosted a Nightmare Before Christmas themed Christmas party, and a Tim Burton themed baby shower (yes, baby shower LOL)
-lauren
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Oooh!! That sounds like a fun baby shower idea! 🙂
Hahahaha that title is the actual best!!
Right?! I totally agree! lol
I had to chuckle at the title and cover. Wish I had more time for cooking. It’s usually grab what’s fast at my house right now. LOL
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I am all about convenience, too! I must admit that these recipes aren’t too daunting for someone that doesn’t have a lot of time. 🙂
I love the idea of this book! Now I need to find out about this cool restaurant for my next trip to NY. Thanks for sharing.
It would definitely be a cool restaurant to visit! 🙂
Oh yummy!!! This sounds like a cool idea!
Sounds like a nice book
As a big Tim Burton fan and a goth myself, this looks really interesting. will def look into it.
Just imagine eating at that NY restaurant!
thanks for your review. I am always looking for something creative and a little different but simple at the same time.