Dishing Hollywood

Dishing Hollywood is a delightful and naughty romp through some of the biggest scandals that have rocked Hollywood-from the early part of the twentieth century up to the present. Some of the stories appear here for the first time. Some you might think you've heard, but you haven't heard it all! To add a little spice to the story, the author includes a recipe with each "scoop"-favorite dishes, cocktails of choice, even some last meals. Book jacket.

Laurie Jacobson's books, have solidified her reputation as the reigning expert on Tinseltown ghosts. She has written and produced documentaries, television series, and specials, and she appears regularly on TV and radio. She lives in northern California with her own piece of Hollywood history, husband Jon Provost, TV's beloved Timmy from Lassie

Acknowledgments

ix

Introduction

xi

Breakfast

3

(24)

GARY COOPER

Gary Cooper's Buttermilk Griddle Cakes

5

(4)

ROMAN POLANSKI

Huevos Rancheros and Tomato-Chipotle Salsa

9

(6)

SPADE COOLLY

Grits

15

(6)

RIVER PHOENIX

Vegan Tofu Smoothie and Tofu Scrambles

21

(6)

Lunch

27

(24)

CARL "ALFALFA" SWITZER

Alfalfa's Franks and Beans

29

(4)

DEBBIE REYNOLDS

Tacos

33

(4)

MONTGOMERY CLIFT

Monty's Goose Liver Sandwich

37

(4)

INGER STEVENS

The Inger Stevens BLT with Avocado

41

(6)

CASS ELLIOT

Chili Esperanza

47

(4)

Cocktails

51

(34)

WILLIAM DESMOND TAYLOR

Orange Blossoms

53

(8)

THELMA TODD

The Three Finger, A New Old Fashioned, and the Joya

61

(10)

CHARLES FARRELL

The Folding Farrell

71

(6)

ERROL FLYNN

The Zombie

77

(4)

DOROTHY KILGALLDN

Vodka Tonic à la the Regency Hotel

81

(4)

Hors D'Oeuvres and Soup and Salad

85

(28)

CLARA BOW

Deviled Oysters on the Half Shell

87

(8)

THE BLACK DAHLIA

Aunt Betty's Corn Chowder and A "John's" Marinara Sauce

95

(6)

BING CROSBY

Ceviche

101

(6)

PHIL SPECTOR

Tana Salad

107

(6)

Main Dishes

113

(86)

CHEIRO

Fricassee of Chicken

115

(6)

RUDOLPH VALENTINO

Spaghetti with Mussels

121

(8)

MARY ASTOR

Rouladen or Mock Birds

129

(4)

CLARA BLANDICK

Auntie Em's Roasted Chicken

133

(4)

BENJAMIN "BUGSY" SIEGEL

Grilled Trout Fillets With Olive Oil and Lemon

137

(4)

JOAN CRAWFORD

Joan's Meat Loaf

141

(4)

ROBERT MITCHUM

Mitchum's Fettuccine Alla Alfredo

145

(4)

LANA TURNER

Shrimp Scampi

149

(6)

JOHN WAYNE

Cheese Casserole

155

(4)

MARILYN MONROE

Scooppine of Veal

159

(6)

FRANK SINATRA

Sinatra's Quick Italian Tomato Sauce

165

(4)

SAL MINEO

Linguine With Clams à la Sal

169

(4)

SHARON TATE

Cheese Enchiladas

173

(6)

LIBERACE

Ham Loaf and Mustard Sauce

179

(4)

NATALIE WOOD

Grilled Swordfish

183

(6)

NICOLE BROWN SIMPSON

Nicole's Last Supper

189

(4)

ROBERT BLAKE

Fusilli e Minestra alla Robert Blake

193

(6)

Side Dishes

199

(16)

LUPE VELEZ

Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

201

(6)

DAVID NIVEN

Red Rice Mold

207

(4)

BOBBY DARIN

Special Spinach

211

(4)

Desserts

215

(30)

CAROLE LANDIS

Lemon Chiffon Pie

217

(8)

GEORGE REEVES

Superman Cookies

225

(4)

JEAN SEBERG

Macaroon Peaches

229

(4)

DIANE LINKLETTER

Diane's Sugar Cookies

233

(6)

DIVINE

Caramel Flan

239

(6)

Bibliography

245

(2)

Picture Credits

247

(2)

Index

249

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