President Ronald Reagan’s Corned Beef Hash in Bell Peppers 3 medium potatoes, cooked1 large onion, diced3 medium tomatoes1 can corned beef4 bell peppers4 eggsOlive oilSalt and pepper, to taste Brown onions and potatoes in oil. Add tomatoes, corned beef, salt, pepper andenough warm water to keep from burning. Simmer for 20 minutes. Cut off the [...]

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President Eisenhower’s Favorite Cake 1/2 cup butter2 cups granulated sugar3 eggs1 cup sour milk2 1/2 cups sifted flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder, rounded2/3 cup cocoa dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. Cream shortening; slowly beat in sugar, egg yolks [...]

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President Ronald Reagan’s Hamburger Soup Source: PR Newswire, March 11, 1986 2 pounds lean ground beef2 tablespoons butter2 cups diced onions2 cloves garlic, chopped1 1/2 cups sliced carrots1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper10 ounces canned hominy1 cup diced green bell pepper3 quarts (12 cup) beef broth or water with bouillon cubes16 ounces chopped tomato (canned or [...]

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President Casino Potato Chowder Source: President Casino – St. Louis, Missouri 3 potatoes, peeled1 1/4 cups diced onion3 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided2 teaspoons chicken base (see note)1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/4 cups heavy cream2 tablespoon bacon bits1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. (You should have about 3 cups.) Add [...]

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President Reagan’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese 8 ounces macaroni1 teaspoon butter1 egg, beaten3 cups grated sharp cheese1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon hot water1 cup milk Cook macaroni in boiling water until tender; drain thoroughly. Stir in butter and egg. Add cheese reserving enough to sprinkle on top. Pour into buttered casserole. Mix mustard [...]

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President Casino Potato Chowder Source: President Casino – St. Louis, Missouri 3 potatoes, peeled1 1/4 cups diced onion3 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided2 teaspoons chicken base (see note)1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/4 cups heavy cream2 tablespoon bacon bits1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. (You should have about 3 cups.) Add [...]

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President Reagan’s Favorite Homemade Chili Source: As prepared by White House Executive Chef Henry Haller 1/2 cup bacon drippings2 cups chopped onions4 chopped garlic cloves2 pounds coarsely ground beef2 tablespoons chili powder2 cups red wine (optional)1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon beef base4 cups canned whole tomatoes, chopped1 bay leaf1 tablespoon granulated sugar4 to 6 cups cooked [...]

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