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Recipes for the Good Life
Patti LaBelle discovered the good life and wants to share it with you—her new cookbook offers delicious recipes that range from healthy to decadent.
“A lot of my memories with my loved ones are set around a dinner table, sharing a meal and sharing good conversation. Food has always been at the center of my joy, from the fish fries my parents had every weekend to the barbecues I have in my backyard today. Food can bring people together, to laugh, to eat, and to simply celebrate life. Most people know me for my voice, and that is truly a gift from God. But food and the ability to share it with others is also a gift—a gift that you can give to those you love. It is with that spirit that I share my third cookbook.” Patti LaBelle
Miss Patti is back, as fierce as ever, sharing more than 100 new recipes that will have your mouth watering and your guests begging for seconds! With dishes ranging from the Over the Top, Top, Top Macaroni and Cheese (with shrimp and lobster!), to the Poached Salmon with Basil Cream Sauce and Fettuccine, to the Tender and Juicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs, to the Fried Apple Pie, there's something perfect for every occasion. She not only walks you through the preparation of her favorite dishes with ease, but also shares heartfelt and witty stories about food, family, and life throughout the book. Her first two cookbooks were hits and this one is sure to please as well.
“A lot of my memories with my loved ones are set around a dinner table, sharing a meal and sharing good conversation. Food has always been at the center of my joy, from the fish fries my parents had every weekend to the barbecues I have in my backyard today. Food can bring people together, to laugh, to eat, and to simply celebrate life. Most people know me for my voice, and that is truly a gift from God. But food and the ability to share it with others is also a gift—a gift that you can give to those you love. It is with that spirit that I share my third cookbook.” Patti LaBelle
Miss Patti is back, as fierce as ever, sharing more than 100 new recipes that will have your mouth watering and your guests begging for seconds! With dishes ranging from the Over the Top, Top, Top Macaroni and Cheese (with shrimp and lobster!), to the Poached Salmon with Basil Cream Sauce and Fettuccine, to the Tender and Juicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs, to the Fried Apple Pie, there's something perfect for every occasion. She not only walks you through the preparation of her favorite dishes with ease, but also shares heartfelt and witty stories about food, family, and life throughout the book. Her first two cookbooks were hits and this one is sure to please as well.
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224 pages, Hardcover
First published November 4, 2008
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About the author
Patti LaBelle
34 books43 followersPatti LaBelle is an American singer and actress. She fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which received minor success on the pop charts in the 1960s, and Labelle, which received acclaim and a mainstream breakthrough in 1974 with their song "Lady Marmalade". She went on to have a solo recording career, earning another U.S. #1 single in 1986 with "On My Own", a duet with Michael McDonald. She has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
She is renowned for her passionate stage performances, wide vocal range and distinctive high-octave belting. Her biography, Don't Block the Blessings, remained at the top of The New York Times best-seller list for several weeks. LaBelle has been called the Godmother of Soul, the High Priestess of Good Vibrations and the Queen Of Rock & Soul.
She is renowned for her passionate stage performances, wide vocal range and distinctive high-octave belting. Her biography, Don't Block the Blessings, remained at the top of The New York Times best-seller list for several weeks. LaBelle has been called the Godmother of Soul, the High Priestess of Good Vibrations and the Queen Of Rock & Soul.
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December 31, 2020
A fun to read, delightful collection of great recipes. From soul satisfying down home classics to show stopper entrees for entertaining, this cookbook has you covered. The dishes are fun to make and delicious to eat.
July 2, 2016
I'm a huge fan of all things Patti LaBelle. She is in my top five list of female vocalists of all time, and while I never got to try the sweet potato pie everyone went crazy for this last holiday season, I'm going to be on the lookout for it this year.
I've had this particular book for years now, and it's one that I seem to go back to time and time again. It's easy to use, has 6 color coded sections, and almost everything I have made from it is absolutely delicious I've even given it as a gift to a few friends, and from the feedback I've gotten, they seem to be enjoying it as much as I do.
The one recipe I make more than any other, is for Smothered Pork Chops. It was the first thing I ever cooked out of this book, and it's one I tend to go back to a handful of times throughout the year. I've made it so many times, I don't need to look at the recipe anymore. The gravy with this is so damn good, rich and creamy, the kind of gravy that sticks to your ribs. I've used it on mashed potatoes, and love to wipe my plate with a piece of toast, just to make sure I get it all. I do add more mushrooms than the recipe calls for, and I use regular bacon, over turkey bacon.
I'm not a huge dessert person, never have been, never will be, but I'm a sucker for baked pears. Hell give me a poached pear, and I'm just as happy. Her version has them wrapped in a layer of pie dough, and stuffed with sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and nuts. She calls them Pear Dumplings, and just typing this is making my mouth water. It's been a while since I've made this one, but I'm thinking that will have to be rectified as soon as possible. She recommends the same preparation for sweet or tart apples, especially Jazz apples, but I haven't tried that yet. I've played around with using a mixture of brown and regular sugar, instead of just the granulated, and I find my palette tends to enjoy that flavor a bit more.
I've had this particular book for years now, and it's one that I seem to go back to time and time again. It's easy to use, has 6 color coded sections, and almost everything I have made from it is absolutely delicious I've even given it as a gift to a few friends, and from the feedback I've gotten, they seem to be enjoying it as much as I do.
The one recipe I make more than any other, is for Smothered Pork Chops. It was the first thing I ever cooked out of this book, and it's one I tend to go back to a handful of times throughout the year. I've made it so many times, I don't need to look at the recipe anymore. The gravy with this is so damn good, rich and creamy, the kind of gravy that sticks to your ribs. I've used it on mashed potatoes, and love to wipe my plate with a piece of toast, just to make sure I get it all. I do add more mushrooms than the recipe calls for, and I use regular bacon, over turkey bacon.
I'm not a huge dessert person, never have been, never will be, but I'm a sucker for baked pears. Hell give me a poached pear, and I'm just as happy. Her version has them wrapped in a layer of pie dough, and stuffed with sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and nuts. She calls them Pear Dumplings, and just typing this is making my mouth water. It's been a while since I've made this one, but I'm thinking that will have to be rectified as soon as possible. She recommends the same preparation for sweet or tart apples, especially Jazz apples, but I haven't tried that yet. I've played around with using a mixture of brown and regular sugar, instead of just the granulated, and I find my palette tends to enjoy that flavor a bit more.
September 19, 2014
I Love Patti's Family Recipes!
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