>>>Is there a way to obtain more than the last 15 more recent items when we use the "Start menu/Recent Items" option?
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>>Tools/Options/General : Items shown in recently used lists. (but the max is 25)
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>Can you explain how to reach that menu?

Sorry, should have been Tools/Options/Environment/General..........

You can, of course, should you be so inclined create your own start page. If you just want to modify the default one then start here:
http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/f655a5dc-1a2d-4eca-b774-76c352c03b87/