Unleash your inner First Lady with Mamie Eisenhower's Million Dollar Fudge. It's so rich, you might just feel like a part of presidential history with every bite. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
February 17th, 2025 is President's Day

President's Day is a Fun Food Holiday? You'd better believe it. Each US president has been associated with a favorite dish, and many First Ladies have shared recipes with the public. Jimmy Carter was, of course, partial to peanut dishes, whereas Lady Bird Johnson liked light and lemony desserts. Check out who liked what among our dozens of preferred presidential recipes!
Recipes to celebrate President's Day
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Washington's Cherry PieServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Cherries are baked in a custard-like filling and topped with meringue. You can substitute frozen cherries for the canned, just thaw and drain them well. ...get the recipe
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Pat Nixon's White House CookiesServes/Makes 120 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Made with cake flour, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon rind, eggs ...get the recipe
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Thomas Jefferson's Chicken FricasseeServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Thomas Jefferson (and his personal chef) were quite instrumental in helping to bring French cuisine to America. This recipe for chicken fricassee is classic French dish that is positively delicious. ...get the recipe
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JFK's Favorite WafflesServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Tired of the same old waffles? This is a delicious and easy to make breakfast option. Serve with a variety of sweet toppings. ...get the recipe
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Bess Truman's Ozark PuddingServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Ever wanted to taste a piece of history? Bess Truman's Ozark pudding is your ticket to a nostalgic dessert adventure, blending apples, nuts, and just the right amount of sweetness. ...get the recipe
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Bill Clinton's Tuna Salad SandwichServes/Makes 2 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Who doesn't want to dine like a president? If Bill likes his tuna on whole wheat with relish, dijon, and hard-boiled eggs, it's gotta be good. No oval office required to enjoy this recipe. ...get the recipe
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Hillary Clinton's Chocolate Chip CookiesServes/Makes 36 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Made with flour, salt, baking soda, shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, oats, semisweet chocolate chips ...get the recipe
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Jackie Kennedy's Beef StroganoffServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
The trick to this recipe in the sauce: a roux with beef broth, sour cream, and tomato juice makes it extra rich and creamy. For the classic approach, serve over egg noodles. ...get the recipe
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John Kennedy's White House FettuccineServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Good enough for the White House, good enough for your house. Fettuccine and butter-sauteed shallots with sour cream, parmesan and half and half makes a creamy pasta dish fit for a king...err, president. ...get the recipe
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Lady Bird Johnson's Famous Lemon CakeServes/Makes 16 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
The key to this luscious lemon cake? Zest and juice in the cake and the icing for a double dose of citrus. Great option for those who don't usually go for heavier desserts. ...get the recipe
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Laura Bush's Cowboy CookiesServes/Makes 36 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Foolproof and delicious cookies. You can substitute other add-ins like raisins, flavored chips, or walnuts - just be sure to keep the total add-in amount to 10 cups or less. ...get the recipe
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Mamie Eisenhower's Sugar CookiesServes/Makes 36 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Create memories with Mamie Eisenhower's classic sugar cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft, buttery cookies, ideal for holidays or family gatherings. ...get the recipe
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Mary Todd Lincoln's Vanilla Almond CakeServes/Makes 12 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Made with salt, butter, vanilla extract, cake flour, baking powder, milk, almonds, egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar ...get the recipe
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Gerald and Betty Ford's Blu' Nana BreadServes/Makes 24 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Made with blueberries, salt, baking powder, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, bananas, allspice, baking soda ...get the recipe
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