Create memories with Mamie Eisenhower's classic sugar cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft, buttery cookies, ideal for holidays or family...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Mamie Eisenhower's Sugar Cookies
Marie Osmond's Killer Cheesecake
Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, Marie Osmond's famous "killer cheesecake" is sure to satisfy your sweet...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Kiefer Sutherland's Minute Steak With Mushroom
Made with red currant or grape jelly, red wine or beef stock, minute steaks, butter, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, beef...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ann Lander's (Dear Abby) Pecan Pie
As a beloved recipe featured by the iconic advice columnist Dear Abby, this pecan pie combines sweet corn syrup and rich brown sugar with toasted pecans for a classic...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sophia Loren's Pizza Alla Napoletana
Sophia Loren, the Italian film actress, once said "Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner." We recommend slowly...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Whoopi Goldberg's Beef Ribs
Made with barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, orange juice concentrate, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, smoke flavoring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Vivica Fox's Marvelous Macaroni
Cream of mushroom is a fail-safe hack for all sorts of creamy casseroles and other creations, so why not mac n' cheese? It's a marvelous baked mac, especially with that...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Johnny Cash's Cornbread
So many cornbread recipes forget about the savory side and end up making corn cake, but Johnny's recipe gives both sweet and savory their due attention.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Reba McEntire's Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato casserole is the perfect bridge between dinner and dessert. Sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar are baked with a...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quincy Jones' Thriller Ribs
Made with yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, Spike seasoning, Accent seasoning mix, black pepper, baby back ribs, garlic, jalapeno peppers, onions, green bell peppers
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Pearl Bailey's Macaroni And Cheese
This old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is creamy but not overly rich.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Eva Longoria's Chunky Guacamole
Eva Longoria has been cooking since she was a little girl and loves whipping up dishes like this. This chunky guacamole is fresh and bright with just the right amount of...
Time: under 30 minutes
Trisha Yearwood's Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Trisha doesn't overcomplicate her mashed potatoes. Potatoes, milk, butter, and seasoning. Perfection doesn't have to be complex
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Johnny Cash's Old Iron Pot Family Style Chili
Made with chili seasoning mix, chili powder, chili con carne seasoning, cumin, sugar, thyme, fresh sage, onions, chile peppers, red kidney beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Alex Trebek's Tourtiere Trebek
Made with pastry, ground pork, ground veal, onion, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, ground cloves, red wine, beef stock or water, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Patti Labelle's Potato Salad
Patti LaBelle's potato salad is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of spice (since you control how much goes into it).
Time: 1-2 hours
Gene Autry's Texas Chili
From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Tennessee Ernie Ford's Pea Picking Cake
Yellow or white cake is baked with the addition of mandarin oranges and then frosted with a frosting made from crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and vanilla or...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Senator Robert Dole's Apple Pie
Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Kenny Rogers' Barbecue Sauce
Kenny Rogers Roasters, a chain of roasted chicken restaurants started by musician Kenny Rogers, was well known for their special BBQ sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sean Connery's Chopped Chicken Livers
These chopped chicken livers are fit for a king, or at least a Scottish actor. They're savory, flavorful, and perfect for any party or get-together.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Scarlett Johansson's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
In between filming Marvel movies, Scarlett Johansson enjoys cooking and one of her famous go-to recipes this tasty banana bread. It's simple to make and...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chris Noth's Fish And Chips With Chipotle Avocado Dip
Made with avocados, mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle in adobo, flour, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, firm white fish
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Katharine Hepburn's Brownies
The American actress, Katharine Hepburn, was beautiful, intelligent, and a little bit eccentric. She was also known for her rich, chocolately brownies.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chef Gordon Ramsay's Pumpkin And Pancetta Risotto
We often think of pumpkin as only being for sweet dishes, but this risotto is a perfect example of a great savory use.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ahmad Rashad's Banana Pancakes
Ahmad has perfected pancakes. These banana pancakes are light and fluffy, just like you want them to be. They're moist, sweet, and have a hint of nuttiness from the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
B.B. King's German Chocolate Cake
Made with eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gene Autry's Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking to spice up your appetizer repertoire? Gene Autry's stuffed mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with a cheesy filling featuring Swiss and Parmesan. The added kick...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Al Roker's Artichoke Dip
Give plain chips a grand entrance with this exciting artichoke dip featuring creamy cheese and a splash of heat. Serious flavor but easy to cook, what's not to love?
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread
Made with salt, sugar, butter, eggs, bananas, flour, pecans, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Katie Couric's Lemon Chicken
Made with salt and pepper, lemons, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butter, olive oil, flour, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Michael Jackson's Sweet Potato Pie
Made with eggs, sugar, butter, salt, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sweet potatoes, lemon or orange juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Clint Eastwood's Spaghetti Western
Made with fish stock, salt and fresh ground black pepper, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, saffron, tomato paste, anchovy paste, clams, Monterey Bay prawns or jumbo shrimp
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Carmela Soprano's Italian Sausage Soup
Made with onion, carrot, celery, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, dried oregano, rosemary, dried basil
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Reagan's White House Chicken
Made with chicken broth, mushrooms, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, garlic, flour, butter, oil, dry sherry, onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Luciano Pavarotti's Four Taste Linguini
Made with linguini or vermicelli, olive oil, crushed red peppers, parsley, garlic, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Loretta Lynn's Best Peanut Butter Fudge
Made with creamy peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder, water, butter, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Suzanne Somers' Beef Stroganoff
Made with spinach, beef tenderloin, butter, mushrooms, salt, dill pickles, pickle juice, cream, vegetable oil, eggs noodles
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Aretha Franklin's Shrimp
Made with grits, cayenne, shrimp, garlic salt, butter, tomatoes, scallions, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Angela Lansbury's Walnut Date Bread
Made with strawberry cream cheese, vanilla extract, butter, baking soda, water, dates, walnut, sugar, egg yolk, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Anne Bancroft's Tamale Pie
Made with onions, green pepper, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cornmeal, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Kathie Lee's Seafood Salad
Made with lettuce, salt and pepper, lemons, cooked shrimp, sea legs, mayonnaise, parsley, celery
Time: 1-2 hours
Sophia Loren's Spaghetti Con Pomodoro Crudo
Made with salt, spaghetti, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, red or Vidalia onions, pitted Sicilian green olives, capers, fresh Italian parsley, fresh oregano...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
k.d. lang's Indonesian Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing
Made with potatoes, fresh spinach, green cabbage, mung bean sprouts, garlic, peanuts, soy sauce or tamari, lime or lemon juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Anne Murray's Cherry Cake
Made with milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Loni Anderson's Chicken And Wild Rice
Made with water, wild rice, green bell pepper, red pepper, celery, onion, chicken broth, soy sauce, chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cream of mushroom...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Paul Newman's Crispy Pasta
Made with orecchiette, vegetable oil, garlic, broccoli florets, white wine, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, butter, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Salad With Fruit
Made with slivered almonds, mandarin orange sections, pineapple bits in juice, green grapes, cooked rice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, orange...
Time: over 5 hours
Alan Alda's Che Cha
Made with fusilli pasta, olive oil, Italian plum tomatoes, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Mozzarella cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Roma Downey's Irish Soda Bread
Made with egg, butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, raisins, caraway seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
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