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President's Day

President's Day

Celebrate United States history with some tasty recipes from some of our past Presidents and other political figures. President's Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in February. George Washington was known for his eggnog recipe and Mamie Eisenhower for her fudge. But did you know that Thomas Jefferson had a favorite Chicken Fricassee recipe?



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recipe for abraham lincoln's scalloped oysters

Abraham Lincoln's Scalloped Oysters

Made with Worcestershire sauce, sherry, butter, cracker crumbs, oysters, black pepper, cream

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pat nixon's meatloaf

Pat Nixon's Meatloaf

Made with butter, onions, garlic, white bread, milk, ground beef, eggs, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thomas jefferson's almond custard

Thomas Jefferson's Almond Custard

Made with salt, almonds, milk, eggs, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ronald reagan's hamburger soup

Ronald Reagan's Hamburger Soup

Made with tomato, beef broth, ground beef, butter, onions, garlic, carrots, black pepper, hominy, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jimmy carter's southern fried chicken

Jimmy Carter's Southern Fried Chicken

Made with white pepper, shortening, frying chicken, flour, cornmeal, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for grace coolidge's ice box cookies

Grace Coolidge's Ice Box Cookies

Made with eggs, walnuts, butter or shortening, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for jfk cocktail

JFK Cocktail

A colorful cocktail of tequila, grain alcohol, and grenadine garners attention in a quick shot format. If a speedy sip is on the agenda, this blend might be the ticket.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for george washington fresh apple cake

George Washington Fresh Apple Cake

Made with sugar, oil, self-rising flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, walnuts, apples, cream cheese, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bill clinton's lemon chess pie

Bill Clinton's Lemon Chess Pie

Made with lemons, pie shell, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, milk, flour, cornmeal, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for george bush's pralines

George Bush's Pralines

Made with pecans, brown sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mamie eisenhower's tomato pudding

Mamie Eisenhower's Tomato Pudding

Made with butter, bread, water, tomato puree, brown sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for barbara bush's lemon bars

Barbara Bush's Lemon Bars

Made with baking powder, sugar, margarine, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, lemons, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jimmy carter's peanut brittle

Jimmy Carter's Peanut Brittle

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, water, corn syrup, peanuts, baking soda, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lady bird johnson's lace cookies

Lady Bird Johnson's Lace Cookies

Made with vanilla extract, flour, coconut, corn syrup, brown sugar, margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bill clinton's chicken enchiladas

Bill Clinton's Chicken Enchiladas

Made with oregano, green chiles, chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, onion, oil, salt, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ronald reagan's corned beef hash in bell peppers

Ronald Reagan's Corned Beef Hash in Bell Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, corned beef, bell peppers, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbara bush's chocolate chip cookies

Barbara Bush's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, water, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jimmy carter cake

Jimmy Carter Cake

Made with margarine, peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, Cool Whip, chocolate pudding mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lyndon johnson's favorite chili

Lyndon Johnson's Favorite Chili

Made with whole tomatoes, water, tabasco, ground beef chuck or venison, onion, garlic, dried oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for president roosevelt's birthday cake

President Roosevelt's Birthday Cake

Made with vinegar, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, black coffee, cocoa powder, flour, salt, vanilla extract, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for thomas jefferson's favorite bread pudding

Thomas Jefferson's Favorite Bread Pudding

Made with vanilla extract, bread, milk, butter, brandy, eggs, sugar, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for laura bush's vegetable soup

Laura Bush's Vegetable Soup

Made with corn, cumin, corn or vegetable oil, ground coriander, yellow onions, garlic, green beans, chili powder, jack or muenster cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for al and tipper gore's chinese chicken with walnuts

Al And Tipper Gore's Chinese Chicken With Walnuts

Made with water, dry sherry, cornstarch, sugar, ginger, crushed red pepper, salt, peanut oil, green bell peppers, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for j. edgar hoover's popovers

J. Edgar Hoover's Popovers

Made with eggs, salt, sugar, flour, milk, shortening

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thomas jefferson's monticello muffins

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Muffins

Made with flour, yeast, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for obama family chili

Obama Family Chili

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, ground turkey or beef, cumin, ground oregano, turmeric, dried basil, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thomas jefferson's vanilla ice cream

Thomas Jefferson's Vanilla Ice Cream

Made with cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla bean

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rosalyn carter's chili con carne

Rosalyn Carter's Chili Con Carne

Made with black pepper, round steak, oil, chopped green chilies, tomato paste, onion, water, garlic, cumin, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for martha washington's crab soup

Martha Washington's Crab Soup

Made with dry sherry, hard-boiled eggs, butter, lemon zest, flour, salt, white pepper, milk, crab meat, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey poulette a la roosevelt

Turkey Poulette A La Roosevelt

Made with salt and pepper, cream, flour, butter, mushrooms, green onions, cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese, bacon, ham, turkey or chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for president grover cleveland's white cake and frosting

President Grover Cleveland's White Cake And Frosting

Made with sugar, milk, baking powder, cornstarch, flour, vanilla extract, egg whites

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lady bird johnson's lemon bundt cake

Lady Bird Johnson's Lemon Bundt Cake

Made with butter, sugar, egg yolks, cake flour, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for laura bush's hot chocolate

Laura Bush's Hot Chocolate

Made with vanilla extract, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, milk, light cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for george washington's she-crab soup

George Washington's She-Crab Soup

Made with heavy cream, dry sherry, nutmeg, crab meat with crab eggs, butter, yellow onions, flour, milk, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thomas jefferson's sweet potato biscuits

Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits

Made with heavy cream, sweet potatoes, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, ground allspice, shortening

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for nancy reagan's pumpkin pecan pie

Nancy Reagan's Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Made with pecans, eggs, pumpkin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, pie shell

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for george bush's mexican mound

George Bush's Mexican Mound

Made with frozen avocado dip, lettuce, sour cream, Doritos tortilla chips, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, yellow cheese, onions, black olives, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for presidential honey walnut salad

Presidential Honey Walnut Salad

Made with sweet dark pitted cherries, chopped walnuts, peanut oil, Italian salad dressing, honey, maple syrup, romaine lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for clinton hot chicken salad

Clinton Hot Chicken Salad

Made with hard-boiled eggs, onion, chicken, rice, mayonnaise, lemon juice, almonds, cornflakes, celery, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for george washington gingerbread cream pie

George Washington Gingerbread Cream Pie

Made with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, unflavored gelatin, water, milk, sugar, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours




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