THEN. NOW.
CHOOSE A PRESIDENT. COOK HIS DINNER.
Pick a president, grab the groceries at Costco and make his dinner at home. We sort out the history, recipes and cooking order. You bring an appetite. Your usual supermarket works, too.
ROOSEVELT’S ROYAL PICNICHot dogs, with a storyFIRST, HOW HUNGRY IS YOUR DAY?
Calculate your daily estimate, then go straight to choosing dishes. We’ll carry the number over for you.
FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN
Soups, sides, quick lunches and something sweet. Find a recipe that suits your time and what is in the fridge.
Ukrainian · Stovetop
A generous pot of beet, cabbage and potato soup, finished with garlic and dill. This version starts with ready-made stock so you can make it on a weeknight; rye bread and a spoonful of sour cream turn it into dinner.
Chinese-inspired · Steamer
Chicken and shiitake mushrooms steam in a shallow dish, collecting a small pool of ginger-scented sauce. Serve with rice to catch the juices.
American · Microwave
Small potato pieces steam in the microwave, then get tossed with paprika butter and parsley. This version uses an ordinary microwave-safe bowl instead of the specialist browning skillet in the old recipe.
American · Waffle iron
Crisp at the edges and tender inside, these straightforward waffles use pantry ingredients. Serve as they cook or keep them on a rack in a low oven.
American · No-cook
Cannellini, kidney beans and chickpeas make a substantial salad with celery crunch and a sweet-sharp dressing. It travels well in a cooler and gives the cook one less thing to do at serving time.
American · Oven
Lemon juice and zest flavor a small batch of bright, sweet muffins. Mix the batter briefly once the flour goes in for a more tender crumb.
COOK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
AN AMERICAN TABLE, A WORLD OF FLAVOR
Ukrainian borscht, Dutch comfort food, Mexican favorites and more. Pull up a chair and bring something good.
Meet the recipesUkrainian · Stovetop
A generous pot of beet, cabbage and potato soup, finished with garlic and dill. This version starts with ready-made stock so you can make it on a weeknight; rye bread and a spoonful of sour cream turn it into dinner.
Mexican · No-cook
Ripe avocado, lime, tomato and cilantro make a quick bowl for tacos or chips. Mash only as much as you like; a few soft chunks give it character.
THE PRESIDENTIAL TABLE
Explore documented preferences, family traditions and carefully explained historical reconstructions.
NEW: THE WHOLE DINNER
Ten presidential tables, made manageable: main dishes, sides, something sweet, and a plan that fits one kitchen.
TEN STARTING POINTS
OUR KITCHEN
Pick a presidential menu for the weekend, or find a quick recipe for tonight. Each dinner comes with its story and clear instructions for your own kitchen.
The full dinner plans include shopping lists and a cooking schedule, so the main course and its sides arrive at the table together.
Why we made PotusPlate
