Luciano Pavarotti`s 4 Taste Linguini1 cup (heaping) fresh, chopped parsley 1 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 small can tomato paste 1 to 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated fine 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dry red peppersOlive oil (2 healthy tilts of the bottle)Linguini or ve

Mamie Eisenhower`s Tomato Pudding1 (24 or 29 ounce) can tomato puree 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugarPinch of salt 1/3 cup boiling water 8 slices bread 1/2 pound butterIn buttered casserole cube the 8 slices of bread. Slice the butter over the bread.

Loretta Lynn`s Dumplings2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon (optional)1 chicken, cooked, off the bone with 2 cups brothAdd enough milk to the flour, eggs, baking powder and salt to make a sti

Mary Tyler Moore`s Almond Meringue Cookies4 egg whites 8 teaspoons powdered skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon liquid artificial sweetenerCinnamon to tasteBeat egg whites until stiff. Add powdered skim milk. Mix well. Add

Mamie Eisenhower`s Pumpkin Pie1 baked pie shell3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 envelope Knox gelatine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 cups cooked pumpkin 3/4 cup milk 3 egg yolks 3 egg whites 1/4 cup granulated s

Kiefer Sutherland`s Minute Steak with Mushroom GravySource: TV Guide Celebrity Recipes1 pound minute steaks, cut into four pieces (500g) 1 tablespoon butter (15 mL)1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 mL) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups mushrooms, sli

Loretta Lynn`s Crispy Fried Chicken1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut upuSeasoned Flour/u1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoningCombine and set aside.uCrispy Batt

Mamie Eisenhower`s Sugar (Christmas) Cookies1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 cup granulated sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon cream or milkMix flour, baking powder a

Lawrence Welk`s Chicken `n` Dumplings2 (4 pound) fryers2 stalks celery, diced1/2 cup butter1 ounce sherry wineAccent� flavoring, to tasteSalt, to taste1 carrot, diced1 medium onion, chopped1 cup flour1/2 lemon, juicedYellow food coloringChicken

Lady Bird Johnson`s Spoon BreadSpoon bread was a favorite dish with Lyndon Johnson`s mother, which she passed on to his wife, Lady Bird. With a fruit salad or a green salad and meat, it makes a perfect lunch.3 cups milk 3 eggs 1 cup cornmealButter (the size of a walnut

Louis Armstrong`s Ham Hocks and Red BeansSource: iA Date with a Dish, a Cookbook of American Negro Recipes/i by Freda DeKnight, New York: Hermitage Press, Inc, 1948Serves 6.1 pound dried red beans water 1 pound ham hock 1 bay leaf 1 pod red pepperSalt an

Mary Ann Mobley`s Fudge BrowniesThis is a favorite recipe of Mary Ann Mobley Collins, Miss Mississippi 1958 and Miss America 1959.2 cups margarine4 squares unsweetened chocolate2 1/4 cups granulated sugar5 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 3/4 cup sifted flourb

Lady Bird Johnson`s Famous Lemon Cake3/4 cup butter or margarine (at room temperature)1 1/4 cups granulated sugar8 egg yolks2 1/2 cups cake flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon grated lemon rindbr

Melanie Griffith`s Macadamia, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Mini Turnovers2 cups smooth peanut butter (at room temperature)1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup toasted and chopped macadamia nuts2 sheets (one 17 1/4 ounce package) frozen puff pastry,    thaw

Lady Bird Johnson`s Lace Cookies1/2 cup flour1/2 cup coconut1/4 cup corn syrup1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/4 cup margarine1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractMix flour with coconut. Combine syrup, sugar and margarine in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until well

Laura Bush`s Cowboy Cookies3 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon baking soda1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter (at room temperature)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

Maureen Stapleton`s Saltimbocca1 1/2 pounds veal scallopsSaltFreshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon salt1/4 pound thinly sliced Prosciutto or boiled hamWooden picks2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butterAbout 1/2 cup Marsala wine (optional)Flatten

Monique Van Vooren`s Carbonnades Flamandes1 (3 pound) chuck or bottom round    beef, cut into 2 inch pieces4 tablespoons fat rendered from fresh or salt pork5 large onions, peeled, thinly sliced4 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 pint beer1

Minnie Pearl`s Chicken Tetrazzini2 cup chopped celery1 1/2 cups chopped onion3 tablespoons butter or margarine2 cups chicken brot tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cu

Kenny Rogers` Fire and Ice ChiliSource: Midwest Living MagazineSinger Kenny Rogers, who`s building a new home near Branson, cooks up a pot of his chili flavored with pineapple chunks to share with family and friends. "It`s a favorite of mine," he says, "and, believe

Katharine Hepburn`s Brownies2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1/4 pound unsalted butter1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup coarsely chopped walnutsPreheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter

Pearl Bailey`s Macaroni and Cheese4 cups cooked macaroni1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces1/2 pound longhorn cheese1 small can evaporated milkMilk (to cover)Salt and pepper to tasteRun cold water over cooked macaroni. Put in casserole with butter. Cut half o

Quincy Jones` Thriller RibsSource: oprah.com2 rib racks 2 teaspoons Spike seasoning 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 racks baby back ribs (about 5 pound) 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 large jalape?o peppers, minced 2 la

Rosalyn Carter`s Chicken Supreme1 egg 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 large half chicken breasts, boned, or 1 whole chicken, cut up 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Nancy Reagan`s Vienna Chocolate Bars1/2 pound butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 egg yolks1/4 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups flour1 cup chocolate bits1 (10 ounce) jar jelly, such as raspberry4 egg whites2 cups finely chopped nutsCream the butter and 1/2 cu

Rock Hudson`s Chicken Casserole1/4 cup butter, divided1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon paprikaSalt, to tasteFresh ground pepper, to taste 1 cup mushroom caps, sliced 2 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken 1/2 (10 ounce) pack

President Eisenhower`s Favorite Cake1/2 cup butter2 cups granulated sugar3 eggs1 cup sour milk2 1/2 cups sifted flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder, rounded2/3 cup cocoa dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon va

Natalie Wood`s Eggs Ranchero4 tortillas 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large clove garlic, mashed 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1 small serrano or other chile pepper, chopped or 2 teaspoons red chili powder 1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped or   

Robert Redford`s Terrific Green Olive Salad9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts 1 cup boiling water 1 head romaine lettuce, torn up 1 cup mung bean sproutsuDressing/u1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup wine vinegar or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons fr

Robert Goulet`s Caviar Spread1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 4 ounces red caviar lumpfish 3 tablespoons sherry 2 tablespoons chopped chives 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dry mustardIn a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Place in serving bowl

President Ronald Reagan`s Corned Beef Hash in Bell Peppers3 medium potatoes, cooked1 large onion, diced3 medium tomatoes1 can corned beef4 bell peppers4 eggsOlive oilSalt and pepper, to tasteBrown onions and potatoes in oil. Add tomatoes, corned beef, s

Rosalyn Carter`s Peanut Butter Pound Cake1 1/4 cups butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup finely choppe

Rosalyn Carter`s Strawberry Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow or white cake mix1 small box strawberry gelatin3/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup chopped nuts (optional)4 eggs2 tablespoons flour1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries, thawed,    or 1

Nancy Reagan`s Pumpkin Pecan Pie4 eggs2 cups pumpkin (canned or fresh)1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 unbaked (9 inch) pie shell1 cup chopped pecansPreheat oven to 350 d

Pat Nixon`s Apricot Nut BreadThis recipe comes from Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, former First Lady, sent to the ladies of Most Precious Blood Parish, Corpus Christi, Texas, when she was still First Lady.1/2 cups dried apricots, diced, soaked,    drained and ground or

Phyllis Diller`s Potato Salad6 potatoes 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups Hellmann`s mayonnaise 2 onion, choppedFinely diced celery (optional)Salt to tasteBoil, skin and cube potatoes.Mix lemon juice with sugar. Mix lem

Rosalyn Carter`s Plains Cheese Ring1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated1 cup mayonnaise1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup finely chopped onion6 twists freshly ground black pepperDash of cayenne pepper1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry preservesWhole grain crackers or

Patti LaBelle`s Potato Salad20 red potatoes, boiled and chopped12 hardboiled eggs, chopped1 bunch celery, choppedGreen bell peppers, finely choppedHabanero chiles, chopped finelyjalape?o peppers, chopped finelySweet relishFrench`s yellow mustardHellmann`s

Robert Duvall`s Mother`s Crab Cakes1 pound crab meat, jumbo, lump or back fin*2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 small onion, grated1/2 tablespoon mustard powde

Robin Leach`s Rich and Expensive Chicken1 (3 pound) fryer chicken, cut up1 large onion, sliced3 cups Champagne, divided1/2 teaspoon dried basil, divided1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided1/2 teaspoon dried sage, divided1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided