Does Nanny Ogg's Cookbook contain real recipes?

Yes — the book includes genuine recipes alongside the comedic Discworld framing. The food is functional; the commentary and context are entirely in character.

Who created the cookbook?

The book lists Terry Pratchett as author, with co-authors Stephen Briggs and Tina Hannan. It was first published in 1999 by Doubleday with illustrations by Paul Kidby.

Do I need to know the Witches sub-series to enjoy this?

Not required — the comedy works without prior knowledge, though the in-character commentary is funnier for readers who know Nanny Ogg and her various opinions.

Nanny Ogg's Cookbook

Cookbooks Fantasy

Pages: 175
Published: 2000
Language: English

Synopsis

The Discworld's most notorious witch shares her recipes, household wisdom, culinary advice, and completely unreliable understanding of nutrition. Nanny Ogg's Cookbook is a comedy cookbook set in the Discworld universe, including actual recipes alongside fictional food commentary from Nanny Ogg, footnotes from the Discworld Librarians, and illustrations by Paul Kidby. The food is real; the context is entirely Nanny's.