Throughout her life Patti LaBelle has cultivated two passions ... For more on LaBelle and an exclusive recipe from her cookbook, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE on newsstands now.

Patti Labelle's famous recipe also refers to her "favorite pie dough," which is featured in her recipe book. This dough can be pre-made and saved in the refrigerator for up to a day before baking.

So, when I stumbled across Patti LaBelle's Macaroni and Cheese recipe, I knew I had to give a try. After grabbing all of my ...