ELVIS Aron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in a small house in Tupelo, Mississippi. He eventually captured the hearts and souls of millions worldwide through his music and personality. August 16 is the anniversary of his death in 1977, and thousands of fans will journey to Memphis, Tennessee to view his Graceland home and participate in planned events. Many will go on to visit his birthplace in Tupelo, about 90 miles away.

Here are some recipes and dishes Elvis surely grew up with, along with some of his purported favorites.

Starters

Peanut Butter Bread

Crusty toasted white bread, served with chunky peanut butter, with a side salad.

Southern Shrimps

Pealed washed shrimps cooked with black pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce crushed bay leaf, hot pepper sauce, served with a side salad.

Mains

Southern Style Chicken

Chicken breast cutlets cooked in butter, chopped onion, ketchup, cup chili sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hickory, garlic, salt and pepper. Serves with corn on the cob and sweet potatoes fries

Elvis Burger

8oz griddled lean British beef onion seasoned burger, with bacon, cheese, cranberry, BBQ sauce, gherkins, in a cottage burger bun, chunky fries, side salad and dressing.

Desserts

Peach Cobbler

Sliced peaches in syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, egg, melted butter, milk, topping served with vanilla ice cream

Banana Sweet

Bananas sliced, blended with sugar, milk, egg yolks, butter, vanilla, cookies whipped cream topping banana slices for garnish and mint.

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