When Mirage’s Apex Legends: Official Cookbook dropped in 2025, fans scrambled to answer the burning question: What do his pork chops actually taste like? Co-authored by Pathfinder and culinary writers Tom Grimm and Jordan Alsaqa, this 200-page hardcover blends in-game lore with real-world recipes. But let’s be real—no one’s here for salads. They want the Banga Soup, the Chickenbique Fried Wings, and the secrets behind Paradise Lounge’s infamous cocktails. 
The Good, The Meaty, and The Questionably Organized
Split into sections mirroring Apex’s fictional eateries, the cookbook leans hard into carnivorous delights. Okonkwo’s serves up Borealis-inspired game meats, Chickenbique delivers greasy spoons of comfort food, and the Street Market section throws together Asian street food like Thai curry and Japanese mochi under one umbrella. Wait—why is Loba’s sushi recipe here? The Brazilian thief’s connection to sushi feels as random as finding a Mozambique in a care package. Meanwhile, Valkyrie’s Japanese heritage gets overshadowed by… cheese rolls? The cultural mashups raise eyebrows, but hey, at least Maggie’s Māori frybread and Seer’s Nigerian Banga Soup get their spotlight.
Vegetarians, Beware (and Bring Your Wallet)
Let’s address the Rampart-sized elephant in the room: This cookbook wasn’t made for herbivores. Over 80% of recipes demand meat, eels, or hyper-specific ingredients like narutomaki. Casual cooks might balk at tracking down absinthe for a single teaspoon in Mirage’s Bamboozle Bourbon Sour. Even the veggie-friendly Lifeline’s Pas Me Dat Suga Cookies require niche items—though thankfully, they’re worth the hunt (more on that later).
From Cereal to Culinary Everest
Recipe difficulty swings harder than a Kraber headshot. The book uses Apex’s ranking system:
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Bronze Tier: "Pathfinder’s Perfect Cereal" (yes, seriously—it’s cereal with fruit).
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Gold Tier: Homemade chijmi pancakes requiring julienned veggies and batter precision.
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Apex Predator Tier: "Mirage’s Five-Alarm Pork Chops"—a 90-minute marinade plus flambéing.
Beginners might feel whiplash, but the commentary from Mirage and Pathfinder keeps things light. Mirage’s quip on his Holospiced Wings: "Tastes like victory… or maybe just paprika? Either way, YOU’RE WINNING!"
The Unlikely MVP: Lifeline’s Cookies
Surprisingly, the standout isn’t a meat dish. Pas Me Dat Suga Cookies—based on voice actor Mela Lee’s family recipe—are buttery perfection. Even a toddler can help mix them (as proven by this writer’s flour-covered daughter). Underbake slightly for gooey centers, and you’ve got a snack worthy of a Champion’s victory screen.
A Feast for Fans, But…
While the cookbook nails Apex’s chaotic charm, it stumbles in authenticity. Genericizing Asian cuisines as "street food" feels lazy next to region-specific Nigerian or Māori dishes. And let’s not ignore the irony: A game about diverse Legends glosses over cultural nuances in its own recipes.
Still, for fans craving a taste of the Outlands, it’s a fun—if flawed—experiment. Just don’t ask about the calorie counts. Which begs the question: If a Legend cooked your favorite meal, would it live up to the hype… or leave you thirsting for a Shield Battery? 🍳🔥