MOVIE & TV SHOW COOKBOOKS

Americans love their entertainment almost as much as a good meal. So it only makes sense that some of our more popular movies and TV shows have spawned a cookbook or two. How does one cook a couch potato, anyway?

The I Love Lucy Cookbook

Next on the platter of Hollywood Hotplates comes a serving of Cuban festivities. This cookbook provides perfect menus for parties with a Cuban twist -- from Ricky's Arroz con Pollo to Copacabana Coconut Cookies. It also features classic black-and-white stills of the zany readhead and trivia from 10 of the funniest TV episodes involving food.

Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook

Whether you read Fannie Flagg's bestseller, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe or saw the smash-hit movie -- here is Flagg's much-awaited cookbook. Photos of old-fashioned Southern cafes highlight a collection of more than 150 down-home recipes for such hearty dishes as Chicken Fried Steak, Sweet Potato Pie, and of course Fried Green Tomatoes.

Zuzu Bailey's It's a Wonderful Life Cookbook

The actress who played ZuZu in "It's a Wonderful Life" serves up old-fashioned recipes and memories that comfort -- inspired by or evocative of life in fictional Bedford Falls. Photos throughout.

True Grits: Recipes Inspired by the Movies of John Wayne

From the Alamo Burger to Donovan's Beef, from the Quiet Man Corned Beef and Cabbage to the Crumb Buns of Katie Elder, "True Grits" features 100 recipes inspired by the Duke's greatest films. Each movie from which a recipe comes is examined in a brief essay and in many classic photos.

The Wizard of Oz Cookbook: Breakfast in Kansas, Dessert in Oz

Inspired by the whimsical movie, The Wizard of Oz Cookbook begins with a brief stop in Kansas for some of Aunt Em's heartland breakfast fare and then soars over the rainbow to fantasy food in Oz including Emerald Castle Cake, Wicked Witch's Brew, and Yellow Brickle Brownies, to name a few. 20 illustrations.

The Casablanca Cookbook: Wining and Dining at Rick's

A charming combination of Moroccan recipes and American wit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the classic film Casablanca. Easy-to-follow recipes are sprinkled with amusing trivia from the movie. Illustrations include photographs of film scenes.

Mary Ann's Gilligan's Island Cookbook

Mary Ann serves her favorite coconut pie, and the rest of the castaways share their favorite recipes in this wonderful illustrated trip to "Gilligan's Island." Actress Dawn Wells hosts a nostalgic cookbook filled with 350 island recipes, from Castaway Casserole to Ginger's Snaps. Photos.

Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes

From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this intergalactic cookbook features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and simple recipes to entice even the pickiest eaters. Includes 35 recipes, shiny foil stickers featuring "Star Wars" characters, and safe and easy tips for cooking with kids of all ages.

The Sopranos Family Cookbook

The "family" restaurant, redefined. Home to the finest in Napolitan' cuisine and Essex County's best kept secret. Now Artie Bucco, la cucina's master chef and your personal host, invites you to a special feast...with a little help from his friends.

Secrets of the M*A*S*H Mess: The Lost Recipes of Private Igor

Jeff Maxwell, who for nine years played the role of Private Igor, the beleaguered cook of the 4077th, stirs up a zesty blend of delicious recipes. Readers will savor his eminently edible formulas for such delicacies as Cream of Weenie Soup, Potter's Puey Pork Chops, Spam Lamb and more. Illustrated throughout.

Alice's Brady Bunch Cookbook

Emmy Award winning actress Ann B. Davis -- who captured America's heart as "Alice" on "The Brady Bunch" -- presents a cookbook and memory book for the show's millions of fans. "Alice" presents more than 280 Brady recipes, anecdotes from memorable episodes, plus dozens of photos provided by the cast.

Cafe Nervosa: The Connoisseurs Cookbook

Frasier and Niles serve up divine delicacies from the famed Cafe Nervosa. These coffeehouse favorites - nearly 100 of them - were prepared and tested behind the scenes at Southern Living Books to assure gustatory greatness. Scrumptious quotes from Frasier help set the mood. Join our snide shrinks for a wealth of good food and frippery.