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 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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Nancy Reagan’s Pumpkin-Pecan Pie 4 eggs2 cups pumpkin (canned or fresh)1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 unbaked (9-inch) pie shell1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Break eggs into large bowl. Beat with wire whip. Add pumpkin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, [...]

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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 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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Nancy Reagan’s Vienna Chocolate Bars 1/2 pound butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 egg yolks1/4 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups flour1 cup chocolate bits1 (10 ounce) jar jelly, such as raspberry4 egg whites2 cups finely chopped nuts Cream the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add egg yolks and salt. Add flour and knead with fingers. [...]

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