Scifi-related recipes have been around for quite a while. But much of the time, the goal is to recreate a prop, rather than a meal. The emphasis is on presentation rather than palate. The cooks want to get the look right; flavor is an afterthought. Or, in some cases it’s just a well-known recipe with a new name, calling Pigs in a Blanket “Petrokian Sausage in Filet of Bregit Lung.” But really, it’s just Pigs in a Blanket.

Jason Henninger is here to alleviate these problems as he tackles science fiction cuisine. Get cooking!