Here Are All the Recipes You Need to Celebrate «Betty White Day»

The world is currently both mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Betty White, the actress best-known for her role on «The Golden Girls» (and a charmingly irreverent sense of humor). After White’s passing last week, her hometown of Oak Park, Illinois, announced that on January 17 they will be celebrating “Betty White Day,” a full day of festivities, remembrances, and food that honor White. Why January 17? That’s Betty White’s birthday, and this year would have been her 100th.

White was known for her carefree attitude and enjoyment of life, and her favorite foods are no exception: She’s gone on the record stating a love of hot dogs, French fries, potato chips, and Red Vines candy. She was also a fan of Diet Coke, so Mickey’s Gyros and Ribs, a local restaurant in Oak Park, will be offering up a combo meal on January 17 that features a hot dog, fries, and a Diet Coke.

Of course, you don’t have to live in Oak Park—or travel there—to honor one of America’s best-loved sweethearts. You can celebrate Betty White Day on January 17 in your own kitchen. Here are a few recipes and food-forward tips to honor Betty White on her birthday.