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.

    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.

    What to eat before a chorus concert? ›

    A singer's meal would be balanced in 1) lean meat, chicken, fresh fish, eggs, or a high quality vegetable protein such as tempeh or tofu; 2) a complex starchy carbohydrate such as whole grain bread, brown rice or potato (not much butter, and no sour cream); and 3) plenty of fresh vegetables and/or fruits (citrus fruits ...

    What do rock stars eat? ›

    Legendary Music Icons and Their Favorite Foods!
    • David Bowie: Shepherd's Pie. ...
    • Prince: Crepes. ...
    • Kurt Cobain: Instant Mac And Cheese. ...
    • John Lennon: Creamed Cornflakes. ...
    • Amy Winehouse: Caribbean Cuisine. ...
    • Whitney Houston: Pop Tarts and Sushi. ...
    • Jimi Hendrix: Spaghetti, Strawberry Shortcake, and Banana Cream Pie.
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    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 do singers eat in the morning? ›

    5 Things to Eat and Drink Before Singing
    • Water. There is no single better thing to consume on the day of a big performance than water. ...
    • 2. Fruits and Vegetables. ...
    • Non-Caffeinated Tea (especially containing licorice root) ...
    • Lean Proteins. ...
    • Unsalted Nuts.
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    Can a kid be a singer? ›

    As stars like Michael Jackson, Judy Garland, and Nick Carter have shown, it's never too early to start a career in music if you have the desire.

    Who is the famous singer in the world? ›

    Ed Sheeran is considered one of the biggest names in the music industry worldwide, and his popularity is increasing day by day. Ed Sheeran is also one of the best-selling music artists in the World and has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.

    What is the best drink for singing? ›

    Water gets a big tick – not too cold, not too hot but at a nice room temperature. Starting the day with a warm lemon, honey and ginger drink can be great as these ingredients all have strong anti-viral properties- they help to keep nasty bacteria at bay and so are loved by singers.

    What is good for singers' throat? ›

    Increase laryngeal hydration.
    • Consume warm, non-caffeinated liquids during voice use.
    • Use non-menthol or non-eucalyptus lozenges especially if liquid intake is difficult.
    • Use a warm steam vaporizer at night.
    • Eliminate alcohol and caffeine intake.
    • Consume one-half of your body weight in ounces of water daily.

    Is banana good for singers? ›

    However, they aren't the best choice of fruit for singers before a show. Whilst they maintain blood sugar levels, which is exactly what you want before a performance, they can be detrimental to your singing voice. The creamy texture of bananas can produce extra mucus and coat your throat, which leads to unclear vocals.

    Which rock star ate a hamster? ›

    The name of the game was inspired by a 1986 Sun newspaper headline - 'Freddie Starr ate my hamster'.

    Why are rock stars ripped? ›

    Part of being successful in entertainment is that you be somewhat attractive, and in the business, that typically means being on the slim side. Rock stars have every incentive to look as good as they can, particularly if they are wearing tight or body conscious clothing (and many of them do).

    How do rock stars stay so fit? ›

    In order to keep performing, these guys have turned to yoga, Pilates, martial arts, resistance bands like TRX and plain-old walking in order to fortify their bodies.

    What is the best food to eat before singing? ›

    Small meals high in vitamins, minerals and easy to digest (like salads with some protein / a light rice or pasta dish / toast ) are a good choice a few hours prior to singing + fruit and water on the go. Please don't go without food all day if you are singing/ recording / rehearsing- remember… you need the energy.

    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 foods are good for performance? ›

    What Foods Have the Best Athletic and Exercise Performance Benefits?
    • Leafy Greens Such as Swiss Chard and Spinach. ...
    • Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Such as Salmon. ...
    • Low-Sugar-Content Foods Such as Chicken. ...
    • Whole-grain Bread and Pasta. ...
    • Tart Cherry or Beet Juice. ...
    • Almonds and Other Nuts. ...
    • Sweet Potatoes.
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    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.

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