Welcome to the show! Dead in the Kitchen is the official, authorized Grateful Dead cookbook, a well-crafted extension of the vibrant, communal, free-spirited energy that the band and their legacy have graced us with for decades. Featuring the band’s iconic artwork, logos, and illustrations, this beautifully designed book brings the unmistakable Grateful Dead aesthetic to life on every page, making it a must-have collectible for devoted fans.
You’ll find recipes organized and inspired by not only the band’s timeless music, but also the loyal Dead Heads that continue to find kindness and community amongst one another. Delight in dishes like the savory Curried Vegetable Pot Pie, the Meatless Meatball Sandwich, or a sweet bite of Pumpkin Cheesecake. With each recipe crafted to be simple and accessible for all, this is the perfect cookbook for novice cooks and seasoned pros alike. Find your flow in the kitchen as you create each flavorful dish and, if Jerry has taught us anything, don’t be afraid to improvise! This cookbook celebrates the Grateful Dead on each page and encourages more connection through gathering together and enjoying delicious food that’s good for feeding the mind, body, and soul.
Gabi Moskowitz said, “As a Northern California native who grew up eating tofu, brown rice, and alfalfa sprouts, writing this cookbook has been the ultimate honor—a chance to weave together my love of the Dead and the vibrant, health-conscious food culture that blossomed on Shakedown Streets across America in the '70s. As any Dead Head will tell you, the Grateful Dead wasn't just about the music; it was about community, consciousness, and a revolution rooted in kindness. This book represents the beautiful intersection of the spirit of the Dead, the wisdom of whole foods, and the beautiful chaos of a movement that changed how America eats.”
Grateful Dead Legacy Manager and Archivist David Lemieux said, “When my friends and I were travelling the U.S., Canada, and Europe seeing the Grateful Dead, we were always searching for healthy, nutritious, and sustaining food to keep us energized to dance for hours nightly while seeing the Dead perform. We all brought this love of vegetarian and vegan food home with us, and with a few choice cookbooks, including Mollie Katzen's The Moosewood Cookbook, we all become competent, even refined, home cooks. It's a thrill to now add to my cookbook shelf, 35 years later, a new vegetarian and vegan cookbook inspired by Grateful Dead music and culture, and our shared love of the planet. Working with Gabi has been inspiring, as she is as passionate about this type of food as the best Dead Head cooks are, and she's the most creative cook I've known. This book is filled with healthy, easy-to-make recipes that are great for your well-being and conscious of the fragility of the planet. This is the cookbook I've been waiting for 35 years.”
Dead in the Kitchen will be released on October 21, 2025, and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.
About the Author
Gabi Moskowitz is the founder of BrokeAssGourmet.com, an award-winning website about inexpensive gourmet cooking. She's also written five cookbooks and produced Freeform's Young & Hungry, a situation comedy based on her life and writing. She lives in Marin County, California with her husband and two daughters.
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