Cuisine to Kill For (NEW 2026 COOKBOOK)
Over 50 Recipes and True Crime Stories from the World's Most Haunted Places - The Perfect Spooky Halloween Gift
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Focus
Published:22nd Oct '26
Should be back in stock very soon

From bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni, Cuisine to Kill For intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind.
Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire globe—and their accompanying culinary treats are equally wide-ranging. Featuring nearly 60 locations, this book includes:
- Gruesome true crime tales paired with spine-tingling paranormal encounters
- 59 recipes inspired by history, local flavors, or even eerie menu items served at these haunted spots
- Authentic vintage photographs from each haunted site, bringing these violent histories to life
- Mysteriously mouthwatering food photography, styled to inspire a killer kitchen experience
Sink your teeth into tempting dishes and devilish drinks, including:
- Sunday Roast with Gravy from Ten Bells Pub in England (Jack the Ripper, anyone?)
- Meat Stew with Polenta and Egg from Romania’s foreboding Bran Castle
- The Elderflower Rose Gin Trifle from Canada’s stunning Empress Hotel
- Louis XV’s Drinking Chocolate from the Palace of Versailles
- The Reindeer Fart from Alaska’s spirited Red Onion Saloon
- Shrimp Wiggle from the Pennhurst Asylum in Pennsylvania (only if you dare)
Whether you're drawn to the paranormal, obsessed with true crime, or simply hungry for a historic culinary escape, this cookbook is for:
- True crime aficionados who love a good (and gory) backstory
- History buffs and travel enthusiasts fascinated by the darker side of iconic locations
- Hosts and entertainers craving unique ways to captivate guests
- Foodies with guts to try centuries-old—and disturbingly “authentic”—recipes
Amy Bruni effortlessly merges her love of the mysterious with jaw-droppingly delicious recipes, offering a cookbook that’s as deathly as it is delectable. Cuisine To Kill For isn’t just a collection of recipes; it’s a passport to haunted history with every chilling page. If you’ve got an appetite for eerie tales, blood-curdling history, and global flavors, this haunted cookbook is your ultimate culinary companion.
'Food is more than food: it's cultural history and storytelling, and Amy Bruni's Cuisine To Kill For is a powerful (and in some cases, gruesome!) reminder of just that. Filled with dozens of historical and modern recipes accompanied by the true crime stories that inspired them, this cookbook is a thrilling read--and if you dare to cook from it, it promises to be an even more thrilling eat.' * Taylor Ann Spencer, delish *
ISBN: 9781400255023
Dimensions: 262mm x 210mm x 22mm
Weight: 1183g
288 pages