'The Hunger Games': Recipes From the Districts

March 19, 2012 — -- intro: "The Hunger Games," a novel by Suzanne Collins, is a story set in Panem, a post-apocalyptic North America that is divided into districts. Told from the point of view of 16-year-old Katniss, The Hunger Games are an annual gladiator-like event where a boy and girl between the ages of 12 to 18 are selected to compete for their district. Only one person can survive in this battle, which is televised throughout Panem.

Each district specializes in a specific industry and lives poorly, with the exception of the Capitol, which controls Panem and whose rich inhabitants eat and live lavishly.

In celebration of "The Hunger Games'" move release, we've collected some our favorite foods mentioned in the book and divided them by district. From Mr.Mellark's red berry crumble to Katnis' favorite lamb dish, fans of the book can make these dishes before going to see the film.

quicklist:1category: District 4title: The Silver Spoon Cookbook's Sea Bass Baked in a Parcelurl: 15200128text: District 4 is known as the fishing industry district in Panem. This fish, cooked in a parcel, is a rustic and simple dish that District 4 inhabitants might enjoy.media: 15199581related: 7041982~6905902~6895456

quicklist:2category: District 11title: Daphne Oz's 7 Grain Breadurl: 15920373text: District 11 is known for its fields of grain and, though malnourished, its inhabitants live off of the grain for survival. This seven-grain bread recipe gives nod to District 11 and is the perfect complement to the book. If you're gluten intolerant, try Daphne Oz's quinoa recipe below.media: 15920234 related: 7035059~15920280

quicklist:3category: District 12title: Irish Herbed Drop Sconesurl: 8889328text: Located in the Appalachian mountains, District 12 specializes in coal mining and is one of the poorest districts. Drop biscuits are one of the foods that Katniss is described as eating. Instead of biscuits, try these drop scones which have a similar texture. media: 15885488related:

quicklist:4category: District 12title: Matt Goulding's Mini Pesto Goat Cheese Pizzasurl: 9574345text: At Mr.Mellark's bakery, goat cheese and apple tarts are a popular choice for customers and the Mellark family only eats them after they gone bad. These mini pesto goat cheese pizzas are a much easier alternative to the tarts made my Mr.Mellark.media: 15936907 related:

quicklist:5category: District 12title: Emeril's Rhubarb Strawberry Crispurl: 10816450text: Mr. Mellark's bakery is also famous for its red berry crumble. This rhubarb strawberry crisp is a recipe we thing that the famed baker would approve.media: 15902813 related:

quicklist:6category: District 12title: Cesare Casella's Tuscan Chicken Soup url: 10816450text: While you might not want a hot bowl of Greasy Sae's soup, a soup made of wild dog and mice eaten by District 12 inhabitants, you're bound to enjoy this classic Tuscan chicken soup. The soup, flavored with herbs like rosemary, is garnished with crusty bread and fresh parmesan cheese.media: 15145945related:

quicklist:7category: Capitoltitle: Stephanie O'Dea's Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb with Dried Plumsurl: 15197570text: Lamb with dried plums, Katniss' favorite food, appears often in the book. The Capitol is the only place in Panem that offers its people a variety of food. This recipe by Stephanie O'Dea is like a page out of the novel, feel free to make this ahead of time to enjoy after the movie.media: 15191531related:

quicklist:8category: Capitoltitle: Nick Watt's Mum's Chocolate Biscuit Cakeurl: 13476749text: Buttery chocolate cakes are another popular food for those who live in the Capitol. This decadent chocolate cake is the perfect replacement, garnished with toasted nuts and orange zest.media: 15248204related: 7117608~7229856

quicklist:9category: Capitoltitle: Stephanie O'Dea's Sweet and Sour Chicken with Mango Lettuce Wrapsurl: 14125080text: Creamy orange chicken is another favorite food from the Capitol. Flavored with orange apricot jam, this sweet and sour chicken dish would likely be another Capitol favorite.media: 14125143related: 7132494~6966460