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continues with Katniss and Peeta returning home as the victors of their Hunger Games . This part of the trilogy follows Katniss as she tries to return to a normal life and is instead thrown back into the Arena.
    In Chapter 8 (Return to District 12 and Touring Panem), dishes like Hazelle’s Hearty Beaver Stew represent the comfort of being home once again. Chapter 9 (The Train to Quarter Quell) includes the Soothing Honey and Spiced Milk that was meant to both calm and comfort Katniss. And in Chapter 10 (The Quarter Quell Festivities and Training), Snow’s Suckling Pig is an over-the-top dish typical of President Snow’s parties.
    Chapter 11 (The 75th Hunger Games) returns readers to the Arena and features such dishes as Burnt “Tree Rat” and Fence-Roasted Tree Nuts. In Chapter 12 (Recipes Inspired by Catching Fire) you will find recipes inspired by many of the themes, characters and events of the second book of the Hunger Games trilogy. These include Rue’s Cold Carrot and Yam Puree and Tiny Plum Tarts. Chapter 13 (Authenticity for the Adventurous) boasts dishes such as Charred Tree Rat and Hazelle’s Authentic Beaver Stew.
    Catching Fire and food share the same universal theme: survival. From the inspired to the authentic, the recipes of Section Two will transport you back into the world of Catching Fire and the 75th Hunger Games.

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    RETURN TO DISTRICT 12 AND TOURING PANEM
    â€œYou’ve got to go through it to get to the end of it.”
    GREASY SAE, CATCHING FIRE BY SUZANNE COLLINS, CHAPTER 1
    WHEN PEETA AND KATNISS RETURN to District 12 as victors, they expected a better life. In some ways, they got it, but only for a very short time. Soon they had to leave again for yet another Hunger Games and District 12 wouldn’t be there when they returned.

HAZELLE’S HEARTY BEAVER STEW
    SERVES 4
    Gale’s mom whipped up a hearty beaver stew from a rare beaver that Katniss was able to trap. Gale would have appreciated this stew after a day in the mines. Beaver had once been a fairly common dish in rural Appalachia (where District 12 is located).
    Not everyone traps beaver, so we’ve substituted it for beef in this recipe. For the authentic version, see the recipe in Chapter 13.
    2 TABLESPOONS VEGETABLE OIL
    2 POUNDS LEAN BEEF, CUT INTO 1-INCH CUBES
    1 PINCH SALT
    1 PINCH GROUND BLACK PEPPER
    2 TABLESPOONS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
    1 ONION, DICED
    1 (8-OUNCE) CAN TOMATO SAUCE
    1 BAY LEAF
    3 LARGE POTATOES, CUT INTO LARGE CHUNKS
    4 CARROTS, CUT INTO LARGE 1-INCH SEGMENTS
    3 STALKS CELERY, THICKLY SLICED
    Â½ CUP BEEF BROTH
    1 BUNCH PARSLEY, CHOPPED (FOR GARNISH)
    Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Place the meat in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with flour and toss to coat.
    Add meat to pot and brown meat on all sides.
    Fill the pot with enough water to cover the meat and mix in onion, tomato sauce and bay leaf.
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer for an hour, or until the meat is tender.
    Stir in the potatoes, carrots and celery.
    Add the beef broth for extra flavor.
    Continue cooking over low heat for 45 minutes, until vegetables are fork tender.
    Remove bay leaf before serving.
    Garnish with a little parsley in the center of each bowl.

FINGER THAWING HERB TEA
    SERVES 4
    Katniss got a lot of comfort from being in Gale’s home and being around Hazelle, Gale’s mother. It was fitting that Hazelle gave Katniss this tea to warm her hands and insides after coming in from the cold.
    This tea is also excellent for helping you through a cold or flu. Dissolve one tablet of vitamin C in the tea while it’s hot. It’ll add a lemon flavor to the tea and help you to feel better, too.
    3 GREEN TEA BAGS
    Â½ CUP SUGAR
    1-INCH PIECE GINGER, SLICED, PLUS MORE FOR GARNISH
    1 TEASPOON ORANGE ZEST
    Put the green tea bags into a teapot and pour in 1 quart boiling water.
    Let steep until it comes to room temperature. Remove the tea bags and