Welcome to Lore IRL!
On this particular page I will be experimenting, making, tasting, trying, and sometimes even providing at my author tables, foods and items conceived from the world of Shattered Divinity. Or the Kalazaar universe, so to say! As the world will be ever expanding, I plan to continue to add dishes from the original trilogy and subsequent future works! This is a project I've actually been working on for a little while, experimenting with some foods and finding everyday things that inspire me to create something from the world of Shattered Divinity. Most recently, my oldest daughter's wedding was the inspiration for one such dish that will be added and consumed within one or more of the future books I have planned. Don't worry, I will give full details and explanations on why the dishes are named like they are, along with a brief rundown of what's in them. Also, to be fully transparent here, when I cook, I don't typically measure anything. I just start putting stuff together in a pot, a pan, an air fryer, the oven, and most recently an Insta-Pot, then hope for the best. So I'll give you my best guess estimations for “how much” of one thing or another I used! Please feel free to reach out if you have tried these, attempted to make them, or if you have an idea yourself for a dish that would be Kalazaar inspired. I would absolutely love to bring it to life! Or, you bring it to life, and I would definitely consider adding it to the official Lore IRL page!
Tethered Hearth Soup
Named after the Velkarin form of wedding, the Tethering, this soup derives its name from leftovers. After the ceremony, and subsequently large feast afterward, whatever is left is thrown into a pot and cooked into a soup to be enjoyed for days after the celebration. Both to honor the newlywed couple, and to not waste anything valuable.
Though as a culture, Velkarin people look down on the idea of tethering themselves to another person, most of them considering the union weak, or giving oneself a way to be exploited.
Ingredients for Tethered Hearth Soup
Precooked chicken- I used 2 leg quarters, use how much you want!
Celery- 2 stalks
Carrots- 3 sticks
Broccoli- roughly 1 head
Snap peas- about 2 handfuls
Onion- 1 medium onion
Garlic- 3 cloves
Fresh jalapeños- I used 2, but would recommend more if you like the heat, wasn't much spice or flavor with just 2
Chicken broth- about 8 cups
Water- maybe a cup
Black pepper- creator discretion
Heavy Cream- 1 cup
Parmesan cheese- about a cup, after the pressure cook.
To cook this I put all these ingredients in the Insta-Pot (8 quart) then added the chicken broth/water. I put way to much in the first time, cause as the veggies and stuff cook, they shrink, leaving you with a pile of liquidy soup. So if you like the liquid heavy soup, then go for it, if you want less liquid, I'd go six cups. Set pot to high pressure, for five minutes, let is slow release for about 10 minutes then open the vent valve to release the rest of the pressure. As the warning label's DO NOT OPEN THAT LID UNTIL IT IS DONE RELEASING PRESSURE PLEASE! BAD THINGS HAPPEN!
After you release the pressure and take the lid off, add the cup of Parmesean cheese (more if you like it that much) the heavy cream and give that beast a stir, let it simmer for another 5 minutes and BAM! Delicious dinner/lunch ready to roll! Enjoy!
Kelindra's Confetti Mash-Up
Kelindra’s Confetti Mash-Up was derived from Kelindra herself. The dish carries many of her own personalities. She is bold, she is colorful, and she is brimming with excitement and joy. This dish embodies that fullness.
The flavors blend together well to give it that royal feel, with plenty of vegetables and two different meat choices to round out the palette. The pepperoni adds a small hint of spice that really rounds out her personality, especially when someone she cares about is threatened or being hurt.
Seen more as a support character for most of her days, Kelindra loved helping her mother, sister, Leper, or anyone else with whatever task they were trying to complete. Whether it was cooking, making medicinal vials, tending to crops, or cleaning up the castle, she was always eager to help. And she always brought up the energy levels of everyone around her.
So when the cooks asked her to help make something she could call her own? She didn’t waste a second before creating her own mash-up of ingredients!
Ingredients for Kelindra's Confetti Mash-Up
Smoked sausage- 1 whole link
Pepperoni- about 2 cups
Egg noodles- about half a bag
Broccoli- roughly a head
Cabbage- half a head
Carrots- about 3 stalks
Celery- about 3 stalks
Onion- one large onion
Garlic- 3 cloves
Beef broth- 6 cups
Black pepper- your call
Italian seasoning- again, your call, I used 2tblspn
This one was a little simpler, throw everything in the Insta-Pot, set to high for 5 minutes, let is slow release for about 10 then release the rest of the pressure. Again. DO NOT TAKE THAT LID OF BEFORE THE PRESSURE RELEASES! BAD THINGS HAPPEN.
After the pressure releases, throw the egg noodles in there, give it a whirl and let it just stew in there for a solid 5-10 minutes or until you can see the noodles have absorbed the broth! This one was hands down one of the best ones so far!
Kundry Sweetfire Peppers
Kundry Sweetfire Peppers take their name from the charming town of Kundry. Known for their deep appreciation of nature and their dedication to growing their own food, the townsfolk have developed a particular fondness for spicy peppers.
The recipe originated in one of Kundry's many restaurants, where these fiery little appetizers quickly earned their name and reputation. Fresh peppers are stuffed with a rich blend of soft cheese and savory seasonings, topped with shredded cheese, and wrapped in thin slices of ham before being cooked to perfection.
These bite-sized delights (well, sometimes bite-sized) offer a delicious combination of creamy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavors guaranteed to light a fire in your mouth.
Or your stomach.
Or perhaps...
Actually, let's not go there.
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Fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Approximately ¾ tsp Kinder's Honey Brown Sugar seasoning
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Black pepper, to taste
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Thinly sliced deli ham, enough to wrap each stuffed pepper
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Extra Honey Brown Sugar seasoning for sprinkling on the outside
Hollow out the Jalepno's how you want. In a seperate bowl mix the cream cheese and seasonings together then knead together. Stuff each jalapeno with a spoon (or utensil of your choosing) sprinkle a little more honey brown on top, add a pinch of shredded cheese to the top (dealers choice on amount for this one) then wrap that sucker in ham.
Air Fry for 8 minutes at 375 degrees, I'd check them after about 6-7 minutes just to make sure they're cooking correctly. I'll put a baking option on here once I nail down a baking temp and time for them but so far I've been lazy and only air fried them! Enjoy!
Madislak's Meat Munch
Straight from the table of King Madislak himself, this hearty dish is guaranteed to put some meat on your bones and strength in your arms. After all, who needs brains when you've got biceps, right?
But beneath its rich flavors and hearty ingredients lies a story far more sentimental than one might expect from the mighty king of Lantess.
As a young boy, Madislak often enjoyed this comforting soup, lovingly prepared by his mother, Queen Svetlana. Though the years passed and his mother was taken from him, the king never forgot the warmth of her kitchen or the unforgettable taste of her favorite recipe.
In her memory, Madislak decreed that every year, on the anniversary of Svetlana's passing, all of Lantess would cease its daily activities. Shops would close, labor would stop, and families would gather around their tables to prepare and enjoy the very soup she once made for her son.
For the people of Lantess, the occasion became a cherished tradition, a day of remembrance, gratitude, and, of course, a deliciously hearty meal.
Madislak himself never needed an anniversary to enjoy his mother's cooking. It remained his favorite dish, and he frequently prepared it throughout the year.
However, the king's devotion to this annual tradition was not to be taken lightly. Those who refused to participate, or worse, dared to disrupt the occasion, quickly discovered that His Majesty possessed very little patience for disrespect.
Depending on the severity of the offense, one might find themselves bidding farewell to their home...
Or their head.
So gather your ingredients, fire up the hearth, and enjoy a bowl worthy of the king himself.
Just remember to show a little respect for Queen Svetlana.
Your neck may depend on it.
Ingredients
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Sausage, bacon, and ham
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3–4 potatoes, diced
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2 green peppers
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1 onion
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Snap peas
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Carrots, approximately 1–2
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Chicken broth, approximately 6 cups
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Italian seasoning
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Garlic and onion seasoning
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Black pepper
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Kinder's Honey Brown Sugar seasoning, sprinkled on the ham
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2 tablespoons butter
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¾–1 cup milk
I just cooked the ham, bacon, and sausage. Use how much you want, I used a pound of sausage, one pack of bacon, and one pack of sliced ham. But cook the meats how you like them cooked and add everything to the pot. You can leave the snap peas out if you want, it depends on how soggy you like your veggies. Throw it in the insta-pot add the broth and put it on high pressure for 7 minutes, let it slow release for 10 minutes then add the milk, butter, and peas if you didn't put them in the first time. Stir, let it simmer and mix for another 10-15 minutes and serve! This is one of my favorites so far!