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Elvira's Cookbook From Hell: Recipes and Wild Tales!

10/2/2025

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Cassandra Peterson released Elvira's Cookbook From Hell, pairing recipes with humorous anecdotes.
She recalls a chaotic Thanksgiving with River Phoenix and his siblings, hosting 24 guests.
A corn casserole mishap occurred when Phoenix's beanie fell into it.
The book, inspired by Martha Stewart, goes beyond Halloween with goth-themed recipes.
It is available at major retailers.

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Story summary

Cassandra Peterson released Elvira's Cookbook From Hell, pairing recipes with humorous anecdotes.
She recalls a chaotic Thanksgiving with River Phoenix and his siblings, hosting 24 guests.
A corn casserole mishap occurred when Phoenix's beanie fell into it.
The book, inspired by Martha Stewart, goes beyond Halloween with goth-themed recipes.
It is available at major retailers.