Presidential Recipe Round-up

February 17, 2024

Rounding up all the presidential favorite recipes right here! Just about every First Family, since the days of George Washington, brought along some family favorites with them to the White House. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites (we’ve actually tried and enjoyed) right here for you. Whip up some tasty dishes with your kids for Presidents Day and let some fascinating conversations pursue!

Presidents Day food
“Low-cost prune pudding or Thomas Jefferson’s favorite gooseberry fool? Eleanor wasn’t just choosing a cuisine; she was defining her role in the White House, and the food had to deliver the right message.” –The New Yorker on Eleanor Roosevelt’s domestic role in the White House

George Washington’s Onion Soup

Martha Washington’s Crab Soup

Abraham Lincoln’s Cornmeal “Rail Splitters”

Abraham Lincoln’s Election Cake

Thomas Jefferson’s Ginger Cakes (Cookies)

Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Pasta Salad

Theodore Roosevelt’s Clove Cake

Eisenhower Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Eisenhower Million Dollar Fudge

Hubert Humphrey’s Beef Soup

John F. Kennedy’s Favorite Waffles

Kennedy’s Polet a l’Estragon

Lyndon B. Johnson’s Chili

Richard Nixon’s Stuffed Tomatoes

Jimmy Carter’s Peanut Soup

Reagan’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Bush Family Salsa

Bush Family Avocado Dip

Barbara Bush Zucchini Soup

President Clinton’s Cornbread Stuffing

President Clinton’s Butternut Squash Salsa

Bill Clinton’s Acorn Squash and Leek Soup

George W. Bush Cowboy Cookies

Laura Bush’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie

Obama Family Chicago Chili

Obama Family Rhubarb-Strawberry Crumble Pie

Michelle Obama’s White Bean Salad

White House Turkey Lasagna

Melania Trump’s Star Sugar Cookies

Jill Biden’s Chicken Parmesan

Author: Andrea

Former news reporter and Capitol Hill press guru, wife, mom, and pastry addict.

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