If there’s one constant in Chicago Fire besides the rescues, it’s the kitchen table. But recently, fans have been creating their own “unofficial Chicago Fire Cookbook,” inspired by scenes where Cruz, Ritter, or Herrmann whip up meals for the squad.
Imaginary entries include:
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Severide’s Five-Alarm Chili: so spicy it should come with a fire extinguisher.
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Casey’s Hero Sandwich: piled high, cut in half, always shared.
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Mouch’s Midnight Mac & Cheese: comfort food after a long shift.
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Kidd’s Power Smoothie: secretly loaded with more caffeine than nutrients.
On TikTok, a fan even posted a parody cooking video dressed as Boden, sternly announcing: “If you can’t cook for the house, you can’t cook at all.” It went viral, sparking a mini-trend of “Chicago Fire recipes.”
While no official cookbook exists, the show has inspired a community of fans who see the Firehouse 51 dinner table as more than just set dressing — it’s the heart of the show.
