Larkin Community Cookbook

The Larkin Community Cookbook is a compilation of more than forty recipes mentioned or prepared by characters in the Collective Obsessions Saga.

A number of fictional characters found in the Collective Obsessions Saga are exceptional cooks.

It begins with first family chef Claude Mondoux (The Advent), and then carries on with the ill-fated Nicholas Bertrand (Quixotic Crossings), the much-beloved Mae Jensen (The Twain Shall Meet) and the drunken Cora Ann Hogan (The Twilight).

Diabolical Amber Whale executive chef Jack Sansovino (Hearts Desires) is also a dab hand in the kitchen, where he brews more than just seafood specialties.

Various members of the Larkin family have culinary talent as well, including Shannon, Derek and Dana, who prepare mouth-watering dishes for family and friends. Derek (Hearts Desires) also becomes a professional chef and opens his own elegant restaurant in Larkin City, known as The Silver Tassel.

Before her grisly demise, Carly O'Reilly (Enthrallment and The Keeper's Journal) whips up delectable dishes for her highly successful Harbor View Catering Company, where she also sells homemade foodstuffs.

Try this recipe from the Amber Whale:

CRAB CAKES

2 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 TBS mayonnaise
2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. prepared yellow mustard
1 egg, beaten
1 LB fresh lump crabmeat

Break bread into small pieces. Mix in mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, parsley, mustard and egg. Stir in crabmeat. Shape the mixture into patties. Broil for ten minutes without turning or fry until golden-brown on both sides.