All Cooked Up: Recipes and Memories from Elvis' Friends and Family

by Donna Presley Early, Edie Hand, Darcy Bonfils

Elvis fans can eat like the King with this collection of more than 300 recipes from his family and friends. All of Elvis' favorites, from the famous Friend Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich to southern classics like cornbread and collard greens. Over 100 black-and-white and color photographs offer an intimate look at the King relaxing with his family, taking breaks from performing, and—of course—eating. Personal accounts from Elvis' cousins, close friends and his personal cook of more than 25 years detail the intimate side of Elvis and his everyday life, and fun facts and trivia offer even more insight and nostalgia.

Just a few of the delicious recipes in this culinary tribute to the King:

• Sweetheart Sweet Potato Surprise
• Aunt Alice's Great Pork Chop Skillet Dinner
• Elvis' Favorite Roast Beef
• Moody Blue Meat Loaf
• Britches Barbecue Brisket

288 pages, Hardcover

First published October 4, 2005

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love EVERYTHING about Elvis - even the food he loved gets me all shook up ;)