STATUS: Pre-Orders Through 05/25

PhaseDate
Mod ApplicationsFeb 10th - Feb 23rd
Chef ApplicationsMar 20th - Apr 10th
Artist ApplicationsMar 20th - May 1st
Chef App Results SentApril 15th
Chef Pitches DueMay 8th
Artist App Results SentMay 12th
Art Pitches DueJune 5th
First Check-in WritersJune 20th
First Check-in ArtistsJune 30th
Second Check-in WritersJuly 20th
Second Check-in ArtistsJuly 30th
Third Check-in WritersAugust 20th
Third Check-in ArtistsAugust 30th
Chef Final SubmissionsOctober 1st
Art Final SubmissionsOctober 15th
PreordersApril 20th - May 20th
ProductionMay 21st - July 30th
ShippingAugust

Recipes

RecipeInspirationAllergens
Crafting Materials Trail MixInspired by crafting materials collected to craft weapons and supplies in NieRAllergens: Nuts; Vegan
Gourd Fritters with Fire SauceInspired by the garden of Nier’s house; Yonah loves to pick the vegetables when they’re readyAllergens: Eggs, Wheat/Gluten; Vegetarian, Kosher, and Halal
Black ScrawlEnoki Mushrooms in Black Bean SauceAllergens: Soy; Vegetarian
Bullet Hell Tomato Risotto BallsInspired by the game genreAllergens: Dairy, Tomato; Vegetarian
Bursting Black Bird BunsCute bird shaped buns that “explode” with their black sesame filling!Allergens: Gluten, Sesame
Emil's TakoyakiRound like Emil's adorable headAllergens: Soy, Shellfish
Explosive Chicken DipInspired by the explosive machinery of NieR AutomataAllergens: Dairy, Soy
Jackass's DynamiteJalapeno Poppers inspired by Jackass and her explosive personality… and her explosivesAllergens: Dairy; Gluten-Free
King of Facade ManakishInspired by the King of Façade’s MaskAllergens: Gluten; Vegan
2B 9S Cocoa ChiffonInspired by YoRHa uniformsAllergens: Eggs, Dairy, Cocoa; Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher
A2's 9S Repellant CookiesInspired by A2’s Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies from the 12022 Fanfest Bakery SkitAllergens: Dairy, Cocoa, Mint; Vegetarian
Levania’s Dream-eater Panna CottaVery simple and very delicious vanilla panna cotta, made in the shape of Levania’s favorite food: dreams!Allergens: Dairy
Lunar Tear NarstukaiInspired by Lithuanian NarstukaiAllergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten; Vegetarian
Fio's Birthday CakeInspired by Japanese Strawberry ShortcakeAllergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten; Vegetarian
Fyra's Fruit SaladInspired by Queen Fyra’s past as a fruit vendor in the city of FaçadeAllergens: Tree nuts (can be omitted); Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kosher, and Halal
Mama's Apple Snacks: Three Ways!Candy Apples, Apple Cake, and Apple Cookies inspired by the apple-themed snack recommendations featured in the NieR Re[in]carnation loading screensAllergens: (Cake & Cookies) Dairy, Eggs, Gluten; Vegetarian, Kosher; Gluten-Free (Candy Apples)
Simone’s Opera CakeAlmond sponge cake inspired by Simone’s unrequited love for Jean-PaulAllergens: Egg, Dairy, Tree Nuts, Gluten
Poison Berry TartsMixed Berry TartAllergens: Dairy, Eggs
Shades BrowniesCaramel Brownies inspired by the color of the Shades, the gloss dark shadow contrasted by the bright yellow.Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Banana; Vegetarian, Kosher, and Halal
Sun and Moon "Eclipse" DangoThis chewy dessert’s inspiration derives itself from Re[in]carnation’s second arc: The Sun and the Moon. The white dango mimics the sun as a black sesame paste moon “eclipses” over it.Allergens: Sesame, Soy
The Wedding that Never WasSpiced cake and tea trifle inspired by the King of Façade’s wedding invitation!Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Spices ; Vegetarian
Amusement Park Cotton Candy CocktailInspired by the atmosphere of the Amusement Park region in NieR:Automata. A festive, sweet drink that’s great for special occasions!Allergens: Alcohol; Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Desert Rose CocktailInspired by Popola’s iconic booze from Automata! If you like a good mule, you’ll enjoy this sweet and spicy drink with a floral aftertasteAllergens: Alcohol; Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Kaine + Emil's Campfire CocoaInspired by Kaine and Emil’s cozy mornings by the campfire, shared over piping hot mugs of this liquid gold. Heavily based on Mexican hot chocolate!Allergens: Cocoa, Dairy (Optional); Vegetarian, Can be Vegan
Logic Virus CocktailInspired by the infamous red glow of the Logic Virus. Drink enough and you too may feel all logic and reason slip away…Allergens: Alcohol; Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Memories of Pure LightVanilla and Honey Milkshake inspired by 2B’s final message to 9SAllergens: Dairy; Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Oil for Big BrotherA delicious, albeit morbidly created, black tea jelly drink made to represent the bucket of oil you fetch in NieR:Automata’s prologue section of Ending B where you play as the younger brother machineAllergens: No major allergens; Vegetarian (contains Gelatin)
Pearl Harbor Spring WaterA refreshing recipe inspired by the spring water that the resistance member androids run off of, as well as the setting of the YoRHa Stage plays being Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. The drink itself is similar to agua de Jamaica.Allergens: Mint; Vegetarian
Bracer of the TwinsTwo mixed drinks; Devola’s drink is a yuzu and pineberry take on the classic French 75 cocktail – unique but upfront in flavor. Popola’s raspberry passionfruit-infused drink, based on a tequila spritz, packs a punch behind its sweet flavor. If a cocktail isn’t up your alley, this recipe includes mocktail versions.Allergens: Alcohol, Fruit
2B's Ramen OrderInspired by 2B’s ramen orders from the 12018 ramen shop skit and the 12022 Fanfest SkitAllergens: Soy, Alcohol (sake), Pork
A Signature DishInspired by the Seafront Tavern’s famous herbed fish pasta dish.Allergens: Fish/Shellfish, Diary, Gluten, Alcohol; (Can be made Gluten-Free by substituting to Gluten-Free Pasta)
Administrator’s MealPeanut Chicken Burger with Bacon Jalapeno Sauce and Beer Battered French FriesAllergens: Peanuts, Soy, Sesame
Aji wo [K]uttaGrilled Salted Mackeral. Inspired by the “Aji Wo [K]utta” ending in NieR:AutomataAllergens: Fish, Alcohol (Sake)
Akagi and Kurezome Family’s Homemade CurryHomemade curry is a heart comfort food, the kind of meal Hina and Yuzuki would have been very familiar with… before their family split.Allergens: Dairy, Soy
Boar StakePork Loin inspired by the boar that hit you when you’re already low healthAllergens: Tree nuts, Gluten, Pork, Soy, Sesame
Commander's White Sauce PastaInspired by Commander White’s long straight light hair!Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Soy; Vegetarian
Hina's Omelette RiceInspired by Hina’s omelette rice, featured in her character story in the Life in the Cage comics.Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Soy
Kaine's Knife Cut NoodlesSpicy Cilantro Chili Garlic NoodlesAllergens: Gluten, Soy, Shellfish
Roasted Garlic Pumpkin SoupInspired by farming in NieR ReplicantAllergens: Dairy; Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher
Red Bag Couple’s Apple SfougatoA dish derived from the “apple-based cuisines” prepared by the red bag couple at the end of The Promised Gift quest that Nier joins them for dinner for.Allergens: Dairy, Egg
Baked RatatouilleInspired by Devola and PopolaAllergens: No major allergens; Vegan, Halal, Kosher
Watcher's SteakInspired by the red eyes of the watchersAllergens: No major allergens; Gluten-free, Kosher, Halal
Yonah's Stew... Done Right!Red meat stew inspired by Yonah’s stew in NieR ReplicantAllergens: Gluten, Alcohol
Yuzuki's Squid Ink PastaInspired by Yuzuki’s squid ink pasta, featured in the Life in the Cage comics.Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Gluten

FAQ

What is a fanzine?
A zine, short for “magazine”, is an unofficial collaboration between multiple artists, writers and other creators that often carry a certain theme or have a specific focus. Time to [C]ook is a fanzine that will be a cookbook celebrating the NieR series.
Will this zine be for-profit or for-charity?
This zine will be for-charity! The proceeds are planned to go towards (charity to be determined)
How are recipes tested?
Chefs will be in charge of testing their own recipes. Recipe testing is expected to be an ongoing process throughout the check in stages of zine creation. Chefs should be testing recipes as they are created before finalizing written details for the zine!
How many recipes can I contribute?
Chefs may contribute up to 10 recipes!! Please do not take on more than you can tackle in the scheduled time frame of the zine. You will need to make sure you also have time to test each recipe.
What types of recipes can I create?
Chefs can create any nier inspired dish. Some categories include drinks, snacks/appetizers, main course/entrees, and desserts. If you think of something outside of these parameters, feel free to send us a message to discuss your idea!
Can recipes use alcohol?
Chefs can create recipes that use alcohol, we just ask that alternatives be provided in the recipe as well.
Will our recipes provide metric or imperial?
Recipes should provide both units of measurement. Mods can provide resources and help assist with conversion if help is needed.
How many contributors will this zine have?
This will greatly depent on the responses to each type of application, but we estimate 10 or so chefs to take part in the zine and approximately 50 artists.
Can we submit (social media website) for a portfolio?
For chefs, you will want to showcase not only your writing, but any previous recipe work you have done. Social media sites such as tumblr, twitter, instagram, etc may not be well suited for this. For artists, you may use an art social media as a portfolio, just make sure the artwork is easy to find and is representative of the work you would contribute to the zine.
For spot artists, how many pieces of art will we be required to contribute?
Spot artists will probably be contributing for a couple of pages or so depending on number of applicants. If we end up needing more spot art within other pages, artists are welcome to volunteer to contribute more.
Will there be merch?
Yes! The types of merch are still being discussed.
Will it be SFW or NSFW?
This zine will be completely SFW!
Can I be a contributor despite being a minor?
Since this zine will be for-charity, minors are welcome to apply to join and create content for this project. As a chef, you will need access to a kitchen and ingredients to test your own recipes, so we ask you keep this in mind when applying!
Are AUs allowed?
No AUs, canon-divergent tropes or anything of the likes of it will be accepted this time. Exceptions are official AUs either created by Yoko Taro or the anime staff.
Which characters am I allowed to make content for?
Any NieR characters are permitted! It doesn’t even have to be exclusively game characters, people will be free to create artwork from other NieR content such as novels, stage plays, the manga, the anime, etc. Just as long as it’s NieR.
How will contributors be compensated?
This is a non-profit charity zine. Contributors will not earn money from it. Contributors are guaranteed a digital copy of the zine. If sales allow, we will offer a physical copy as well! Merch artist's will receive a copy of the merch they design!
Will you ship internationally?
We will ship internationally! Shipping prices will vary depending on the country.

Mandy/Randal
Head Mod
Shipping Mod
Finance Mod
Here, queer, and obsessed with NieR. I love 9S2B more than life itself and I like to write fics for them in my spare time! :]

Nines
Co-Head Mod
General Mod
weird little guy who’s been deep in drakenier hell for a while. i love to cook and have always been excited about making fiction-based foods!

Bee
Art Mod
Drink obsessed ex-barista, most critical coffee critique. Definitely more into Drakengard than Nier (DOD3 is my favorite game of all time) but I have a soft spot for both. My hobbies are drawing in my free time and eating my boyfriend’s (Nines) cooking! #1 Five Drakengard Fan of all time.

Mint
Assistant Mod
General Mod
Attending and recreating collaboration cafes is a passion of mine, but I also love to cosplay and translate stuff for DrakeNieR!

Tonbewwy
Graphics & FOrmatting Mod
I love food, art and Nier.
Tried my cats snacks one several occasions, its not bad...

Allibunn
Social Media
Secretly more Drakengard obsessed, but I have to find my Yoko Taro fix where I can!! I run an art studio called Massiveus.