Cooking With Joan Crawford: Recipes from the kitchen of Hollywood's greatest star Hardcover – September 14, 2023

Cook like a superstar! Over 30 of Joan Crawford's favourite recipes are accompanied by glorious vintage promotional postcards and cigarette cards from the author's collection in this snazzy book. The Joan Crawford cookbook would make a fabulous gift for the Joan fan in your life or a divine treat to self. Sprinkle some stardust around your kitchen!Joan Crawford was a legendary hostess. Her dinner parties were famed throughout Hollywood, and invitations to her various lavish homes were much sought after. One of her 1930s menus included elaborate treats such as almond soup, roast squab and Crêpes Suzette. Later in life, she became known for her more prosaic dishes, such as meatloaf and coleslaw.Jenny Hammerton is the proprietress of Silver Screen Suppers, a website dedicated to the things that classic Hollywood stars liked to eat and drink. Joan Crawford is her favourite actress, and she has gathered together over 30 of the Queen of the Screen's signature dishes in this compact and bijou book. Why not grab a classic Crawford movie, invite over your most cherished friends, pop on a hostess gown and enjoy some of Joan's favourite things to eat.Recipes included are:Joan Crawford DipDanti ChipsSalami CanapesHors d’Oeuvres – Chicken Livers Wrapped in BaconHors d’Oeuvres – Peanut Butter and Bacon CanapesHors d’Oeuvres – Smoked Salmon on PumpernickelHors d’Oeuvres – Prosciutto CanapesBisquick Cheese StrawsFruit AppetizerVeal MousseAlmond SoupRoquefort SaladNice Salad for a Squab DinnerSalad Number OneSalad Number TwoSalad (Joan served with fried chicken or baked ham)Wilted Spinach SaladColeslawGreen PeasHot Buttered BreadFrench Banana SaladCheese and Bean CasseroleWelsh Rarebit With Kidney BeansRoast SquabCharcoal Broiled SteakCreamed White Onions in a Red Pepper CupPoached Salmon with Mayonnaise-Mustard DressingPork Chops and Fried Apple RingsTurkey and Noodles AlfredoMeatloafFloating IslandCrepes SuzetteLemon PieNEW TO THE 2023 REISSUEPotato Salad & DressingKidney Bean SaladCodfish Cakes and Creamed Egg SauceBoiled BeefAngel Food CakeGood-Bye Cocktail Read more