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 is the best diet 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 do musicians like to eat? ›

    What Foods are Best for Energy?
    • Whole grains.
    • Potatoes.
    • Bananas.
    • Peas.
    • Beans.

    What does every musician need? ›

    Here are five 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.

    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 diet did Kelly Clarkson use? ›

    Clarkson credited her weight loss to an eating plan known as the “Plant Paradox” diet, though weight loss was never her goal. Instead, Clarkson said the diet helped improve her overall health. The author of the book, “The Plant Paradox,” claims that removing lectins from a person's diet can improve their health.

    What diet is Lady Gaga on? ›

    Lady Gaga's diet is a low-carb, high-protein plan with plenty of healthy fats. She also incorporates a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. It's sustainable and allows her to enjoy her favorite meals, as long as they're enjoyed in moderation.

    What foods affect your voice? ›

    Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and other dairy products can create phlegm and get in the way of your natural tone. 2. Nuts and snack foods can leave remnants in the throat that can cause you discomfort. You may need to clear out your throat, which can be damaging and abusive to your vocal cords.

    Can singers eat ice cream? ›

    Is it okay to eat dairy? For most people, eating dairy products like milk, yogurt, ice cream or cottage cheese will create mucus, and should be avoided within a couple of hours before singing. For most, hard cheeses don't do that. Mucus coats your throat and makes it harder to sing.

    What do singers eat in the morning? ›

    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 do musicians do all day? ›

    Practice playing instruments or singing to improve their technique. Rehearse music and parts to prepare for performances. Find and book locations for performances or concerts. Promote their careers by maintaining a website or social media presence or by doing photo shoots and interviews.

    What makes someone a musician? ›

    A musician is an artist who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession.

    What is the most important thing for a musician? ›

    The Most Important Parts About Being a Performing Musician
    • A Positive Attitude. Before we even consider practice, learning how to be a musician starts with attitude. ...
    • Confidence. ...
    • Understanding Our Instrument. ...
    • Being Able To Accept Criticism. ...
    • Humility and Resilience.

    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.

    Is being a singer hard? ›

    Like anything, becoming a professional singer requires a lot of hard work. There's always a lot of strong competitors and to be successful ultimately requires a long-term commitment to doing the work and staying in the game.

    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 diet does Beyonce follow? ›

    That Beyonce diet is based on an all-vegan and 22-day eating plan, with a variety of all-vegetable recipes. "In order for me to meet my goal, I'm limiting myself to no bread, no carbs, no sugar, no dairy, no meat, no fish, no alcohol, and I'm hungry!" Beyonce said.

    How do professional eaters stay thin? ›

    Instead, a surprisingly simple routine of big, nutrient-dense salads, lots of walking, and lifting weights helps her stay healthy, balanced, and happy even after a serious feast.

    What diet do celebrities use to lose weight? ›

    Low-carb diets

    Cutting carbs generally has the aim of sending the body into a state of ketosis, a fat-burning process. Plenty of celebrities talk about avoiding carbs – from Kim Kardashian (who says she cuts them out completely to lose weight) to Halle Berry, who uses a keto diet to help manage her diabetes.

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