15 Recipes Created By Your Favorite Musicians (2024)

    Now we can all eat like 2 Chainz, Beyoncé, or Lady Gaga.

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    Step one in 2 Chainz' crab cakes recipe is an important one: "Position yourself in a room surrounded by a handful of TVs playing Sportscenter with the sound off." As you do.

    Find the full recipe at ABC.

    2. Beyoncé's Easy Guacamole

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    Proof that EVERYONE loves guacamole — even Beyoncé.

    View the full recipe at Yahoo!.

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    Ricky Rozay says it's the one thing he can make — but it's a resourceful one!

    View Rick Ross' full description of how he prepares his tilapia at Bon Appetit.

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    The secret to Lady Gaga's gravy sauce (which accompanies the Germanotta family's special meatball recipe) is a "ton of olive oil" and a "smack of garlic" crushed up in your own hands. Very DIY, as you would expect.

    Lady Gaga revealed her recipe during a radio interview with Z100 in 2011.

    5. Barbra Streisand's Instant Coffee Ice Cream

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    From the book Singers & Swingers In The Kitchen, Babs' recipe features 24 marshmallows (!!) and is the perfect dessert to accompany her other favorite foods — "hot dogs" and "pheasant."

    View the full recipe at Black Book.

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    Some Mediterranean fare is the perfect meal to accompany a day at her $72 million water park mansion, after all.

    Find the the full recipe at the Loukoumi website.

    7. Rolling Stones' "Hot Dogs On The Rocks"

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    According to a 1967 cookbook called Singers & Swings In The Kitchen, "it would be hard to find a skinnier batch of boys anywhere, which is not easy to believe when you watch them eat Hot Dogs on the Rocks, their favorite American dish." Apparently Mick Jagger is responsible for the potatoes and franks, while Charlie Watts added the beans.

    Find the full recipe at Black Book.

    8. Miles Davis' Chili Con Carne

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    Miles Davis' biography includes a recipe for his favorite chili con carne, which lists all the ingredients with not a single direction as to how to prepare it, save for, "Serve over linguine." Jazz musicians improvise, after all.

    Recipe comes from So What: The Life of Miles Davis, by John Szwed.

    9. Justin Timberlake's Granny's Coconut Cake

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    The secret ingredient to Justin's Grandma Sadie's coconut cake is the sour cream. Never. Enough. Sour. Cream.

    Find the full recipe at People.

    10. Jenny Lewis' "Tastes Like Chicken Tofu"

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    Because OF COURSE Jenny Lewis (of Rilo Kiley) has the perfect recipe for tofu that tastes like chicken.

    Find the full recipe at Cooking With Rock Stars

    11. Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls' "Pasta Ceci"

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    A recipe created by her sister Laura and her partner Tracey, Ray says this pasta dish has become a family tradition. Bonus: it's super easy!

    Find the full recipe at Paste.

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    Moby's been vegan for over 20 years, which means he's had lots of time to perfect his vegan pancake recipe. He recommends you serve it with vegan sausage and fresh berries. Yumm.

    Find the full recipe at Epicurious.

    13. Miranda Lambert's Meatloaf

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    Miranda Lambert requests her mama's meatloaf for her birthday dinners, and reveals that the secret is to get down and dirty by mixing all the ingredients with your hands. And when in doubt, fry or add cheese!

    Find the full recipe at Taste of Home.

    14. Freddie Mercury's Chicken Dhansak

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    Freddie Mercury's longtime personal assistant Phoebe posted this recipe on the singer's website, explaining that it combined the drier curry meat dish and dal, which was a favorite "moistening accompaniment" of his.

    View the full recipe at Freddie Mercury's official website.

    15. Snoop Dogg's 8-Layer Dip

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    All you need to make Snoop's creation is store-bought 7-layer dip (yep), fried chicken wings, and a LOT of oregano. Just pour it all on there.

    See the full video on The Ad Show YouTube channel.

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    FAQs

    What food is good for musicians? ›

    A healthy voice requires a strong body with generally good muscle tone and endurance. So plan to eat a balance of protein, fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans, and moderate amounts of healthy fats and oils. The current typical American diet of highly processed, packaged food lacks many essential nutrients.

    What was John Denver's favorite food? ›

    John Denver's music was of the folk variety, especially his hits "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High," but one of his favorite foods had a decidedly international name. Denver enjoyed Flemish Apple Cake, a dessert made out of apples, flour, spices, and a hefty amount of butter.

    How do you make a musician famous? ›

    However, these 9 steps will only help you on your quest to fame.
    1. Work on your vocal technique.
    2. Sing and write amazing songs.
    3. Become a great performer.
    4. Believe you can be famous.
    5. Own your look and style.
    6. Know your core audience.
    7. Get recording in the studio.
    8. Make engaging videos.

    Which food is best for singers? ›

    Good Foods To Eat Before Singing
    • Warm water.
    • Herbal teas.
    • Manuka honey.
    • Lemon.
    • Ginger.
    • Cucumber.
    • Watermelon.
    • Salads.

    Can singers eat fries? ›

    Fried food: anything fried or too greasy will gunk up your throat and also generate mucus. Caffeine: minimize the caffeine intake. This includes coffee, caffeinated tea, soda and energy drinks leading up to performances.

    What is Denver's signature dish? ›

    Bison Steak

    Anyone living in or visiting Denver knows that these animals graze on a nature preserve close to Denver. In fact, many people visiting are known to visit them while exploring Denver. The meat is leaner than other red meats such as beef. There are many restaurants locally that have bison on the menu.

    Who got John Denver's money when he died? ›

    The assets eventually were divided among his children, his ex-wife and various charitable causes he championed. The lengthy legal process highlighted the importance of regular updates to estate planning, especially following significant life events like a divorce.

    Was John Denver a vegan? ›

    John Denver Quote: “Many things made me become a vegetarian, among them the higher food yield as a solution to world hunger.”

    Do singers eat junk food? ›

    Eat a well balanced diet and avoid junk food. Your voice is in your body, your body is your instrument, so take good care of it. Common sense: Learn what foods your body reacts poorly to and avoid those. I avoid wheat products, onion and lots of garlic.

    Is sugar bad for singing? ›

    Here's a quick list of items that are commonly considered problematic for singers: Dairy Products - reflux trigger, extra mucus. Caffeine - diuretic, dehydrating. Processed Sugar - extra mucus, sticky saliva, sugar crash.

    Can you sing right after eating? ›

    This is because the act of singing requires proper breath control, posture, and muscle coordination, which can be hindered by a full stomach or certain food and drinks. Eating a heavy meal before singing can make you feel bloated, which can restrict your diaphragm and reduce your lung capacity.

    Can I become a singer at 14? ›

    However, by convincing your parents, training and getting experience, making yourself visible to the music industry, and signing with a record label, you too can become a successful singer at a young age.

    What age do most singers get famous? ›

    What Age Do Most Musicians Make It? This depends on the genre, but an average is teens through to early 20s. While this knowledge shouldn't stop you from launching a career later, it should also spur you on if you're younger and thinking of delaying.

    How did Beyonce get famous? ›

    Why is Beyoncé famous? Beyoncé achieved fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B group Destiny's Child and then launched a hugely successful solo career. Her hit solo albums included Dangerously in Love (2003), B'Day (2006), I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyoncé (2013), and Lemonade (2016).

    What foods help with performance? ›

    Carbohydrates serve as the primary source of energy during activities of higher intensity. Healthy carbohydrate food sources include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain cereals, breads and pastas. Dietary fat also plays a key role in helping individuals meet their energy needs as well as supporting healthy hormone levels.

    What every musician needs to have? ›

    5 Essential Tools Every Musician Should Have
    • Tuner. Even if you're a singer, a tuner can still be an enormous help in the studio and rehearsal space. ...
    • Metronome. ...
    • DAWs. ...
    • Mini Toolkit. ...
    • Music Stand.

    What foods and drinks should singers avoid? ›

    Singers will want to make sure to drink plenty of water the day before, and morning of a vocal performance. Some foods and beverages that can be dehydrating include: caffeine, alcohol, nuts, crackers or chips, and other salty snacks. Be aware of hidden salt contained in candy, bottled sauces, and sports drinks.

    Why do musicians eat bananas? ›

    If you have a long gig (2 hours or more), you can try eating another banana during break-time about half-way through. For some people, this helps to reduce shaking hands and other stage-fright symptoms (shaking, sweaty hands are one of the most common symptoms associated with stage fright).

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