Stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, these pinto beans make a stellar Southwest side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Peggy Goldwater's Arizona Ranch Style Beans
Kathie Lee Gifford's Spaghetti Sauce
Ground beef, onions, and garlic sauteed in olive oil and mixed into a spiced tomato sauce turn some plain spaghetti into a pleasing pasta dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 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
Lady Bird Johnson's Famous Lemon Cake
The key to this luscious lemon cake? Zest and juice in the cake and the icing for a double dose of citrus. Great option for those who don't usually go for heavier...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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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
Mamie Eisenhower's Marble Cookies
Made with pecan halves, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Lyndon Johnson's Favorite Barbecue Sauce
The 36th president was a native Texan so he knew his way around barbecue sauce. Try this simple sauce on chicken or ribs.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Senator Robert Dole's Apple Pie
Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Redford's Lamb Chili With Black Beans
Made with red onion, lamb stew meat, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, black...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Joan Lunden's Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Made with green chilies, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, flour, water
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aretha Franklin's Shrimp
Made with grits, cayenne, shrimp, garlic salt, butter, tomatoes, scallions, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Leann Rimes's Cabo Chicken And Sangria
Made with red pepper flakes, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, apple juice, sugar, mint, cinnamon sticks, dry white wine, peaches
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread
Made with salt, sugar, butter, eggs, bananas, flour, pecans, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Julia Roberts' Fresh Peach Crisp
Made with ground cinnamon, peaches, scotch whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, butter, flour, brown sugar
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
Frank Sinatra's Sausage And Peppers
Made with salt and pepper, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, red wine, olive oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Dom Deluise's Outrageous Yum-Yum Cake
Made with baking soda, sugar, egg, butter, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, semi sweet chocolate chips
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Julia Roberts's Baked Potato Soup
Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, onion, chicken stock or canned broth, salt and pepper, chives, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Loretta Lynn's Dumplings
Made with broth, chicken, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, chicken bouillon granules
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vincent Price's Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup)
Made with eggs, garlic, olive oil, beef stock, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.