Mr. Food Test Kitchen: Jan 8, 2013 Elvis Recipes

Howard: I was looking at my calendar this morning and I thought, "I know there's something special about today," but I just couldn't put my finger on it. And then I remembered: it's Elvis' birthday! I mean can you believe today he would have been 78 years old? And in honor of the "King of Rock and Roll's" birthday, we're lucky enough to have Chris Macdonald. How are you?  Chris: Doing great sir. Howard: Now, he's the only Elvis tribute artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at the Graceland hotel. Chris: Yes sir. Howard: Welcome. Now I know you've spent a lot of your career really sharing the music and the love of life that Elvis had, and I also know that he loved food. Chris: Oh he loved food. It meant home to him. It meant family, it meant friends and he loved it. Howard: So today I'm cooking a peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich. That was one of Elvis' favorites. Chris: Yes sir. Howard: Wanna try some? Chris: Sure. Howard: So what do you think?  Chris: Oh, this is great. Elvis would've loved this. It meant food, it meant family and the most important thing: it makes you feel good. That's what's great about it. Howard: Isn't it? You know, as a matter of fact, in honor of Elvis' birthday, we put together a collection of some of his all-time favorites - Everything from old-fashioned meatloaf and extra-crispy fried chicken... even fried pickles ... to his favorite dessert: a peanut butter and banana cake that we call "The King's Cake" - and yes, "Elvis' Favorite Recipes" are online now along with more info about Chris and where you can see him perform. Plus, we have an in-depth interview, and you won't wanna miss it as Chris sings a special Elvis song just for you right here in our Test Kitchen. So happy birthday, Elvis. Chris, thanks for joining us. Chris: Thank you. Thank you very much.  Howard: One last question, if Elvis was here, what do you think he'd be saying about all this food?  Chris: I'm in love, uh, "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!!" Howard: I couldn't have said it better myself.

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