Cuisine to Kill For: Recipes and True Crime Stories from the World's Most Haunted Places

By: Bruni, Amy

Published by Harper Celebrate, 2026-07-28

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.
Each of the 60 locations includes: Gruesome true crime tales paired with spine-tingling paranormal encounters. 60 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.