The Elvis Presley Cookbook - by Elizabeth McKeon & Ralph Gevirtz & Julie Bandy (Hardcover)

About the Book

Those who knew Elvis said he never forgot who he was or where he came from. This was particularly true when it came to the food he preferred, which was traditional southern all the way. Here is a collection of more than 300 recipes for foods Elvis enjoyed, many provided by his longtime cook, Alvena Roy. Includes anecdotes and quotations. Spiral-bound. 70 photographs.

Book Synopsis

Your taste buds are about to be all shook up.

Put on your blue suede shoes and shake up your saltshaker, because this cookbook has some hunka-hunka delicious food! The Elvis Presley Cookbook is making a big flavor-filled comeback--with over 100 mouthwatering recipes worthy of the King himself. With every bite, travel back in time and relive the classic Southern flavors Elvis adored.

Packed with personal stories, fun facts, family traditions, appetizing full-color food photography, and photos of the King himself, The Elvis Presley Cookbook is a full-access backstage pass to Elvis' legendary table.

With this cookbook, you can:

• Eat like the King without spending like one. Budget-friendly, short ingredient lists make these dishes easy on the wallet, while feeding the family.
• Taste history as you recreate the meals served at Graceland. From Elvis and Priscilla's wedding reception to the legendary Beatles' visit--these meals will take you back in time to some of Elvis's most memorable moments.
• Travel back in time to Elvis' life to learn behind-the-scenes details, like how Elvis preferred meat loaf to steak because meat loaf is quicker to eat.
• Indulge in your favorite comfort foods and enjoy nostalgic All-American classic dishes from years gone by.

Some standout dishes include:

• Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
• Pork Chops with Sauerkraut
• Split Pea Soup
• Tomato Fritters
• Buttermilk Biscuits
• Tennessee Jam Cake
• Chocolate Soda

Whether you're nostalgic for the food of yesteryear, have a hankering for classic Southern flavors, or are simply a super fan of this iconic musician, this is one cookbook you won't want to be without.