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Savor the flavors of the past with historical dishes that connect us to our roots, celebrating the culinary traditions that have shaped culture and heritage.

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Roman Stuffed Dates: The Sweet Snack of Gladiatorial Games

Roman Recipes

George H. W. Bush’s Corn Pudding

Presidential Cooking

What Did the Vikings Eat? Exploring the Diet of the Norse Seafarers

Misc

The Most Popular Dish of the 1990s: Walking Tacos Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Ronald Reagan’s Monkey Bread Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Jimmy Carter’s Cheesy Grits Recipe

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1980s: Sloppy Joe and Kraft Mac & Cheese Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Richard Nixon’s Meatloaf

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1970s: Quiche Lorraine

Dish of the Decade

Lyndon B. Johnson’s Chicken Fried Steak

Presidential Cooking

Skause Recipe: A Viking Stew with History on Every Spoonful

Misc

John F. Kennedy’s New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1960s: Cheese Fondue Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Million Dollar Fudge Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Harry S. Truman’s New York Strip and Potatoes Recipe

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1950s: Jello Mold Recipe

Dish of the Decade

The Most Popular Dish of the 1940s: Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Recipe

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1930s: Hoover Stew Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Herbert Hoover’s Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Calvin Coolidge’s Apple Pie Recipe

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1920s: Waldorf Salad Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Warren G. Harding’s Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Presidential Cooking

The Most Popular Dish of the 1910s: Red Flannel Hash Recipe

Dish of the Decade

The Most Popular Dish of the 1900s: Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Dish of the Decade

Woodrow Wilson’s Chicken Salad Recipe

Presidential Cooking

William Howard Taft’s Peppercorn T-Bone Steak Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Theodore Roosevelt’s Country Fried Chicken Recipe

Presidential Cooking

William McKinley’s Hot Lobster Salad Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Benjamin Harrison’s Corn Mush

Presidential Cooking

Grover Cleveland’s Pickled Herring, Swiss Cheese, and a Chop

Presidential Cooking

Chester Arthur’s Mutton Chops Recipe

Presidential Cooking

James A. Garfield Squirrel Soup Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Rutherford B. Hayes’ Corn Battercakes Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Ulysses S. Grant’s Rice Pudding Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Andrew Johnson’s Sweet Potato Pudding Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Abraham Lincoln’s Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Presidential Cooking

James Buchanan’s Pork & Sauerkraut Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Franklin Pierce’s Fried Clams Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Millard Fillmore’s One-Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Silver Shell Oysters Recipe: A Taste of 19th Century New York City

Misc

The Dark History of Nutmeg: Colonization, Wars, and New York City

Misc

Zachary Taylor’s Calas Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Soup Joumou Recipe and the Haitian Revolution

Revolutionary Recipes

James K. Polk’s Cornbread Recipe

Presidential Cooking

John Tyler’s Indian Pudding Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Jumbals Recipe: A Taste of the English Civil War

Revolutionary Recipes

William Henry Harrison’s Squirrel Stew Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Soviet Convict Cutlet Recipe from the Russian Revolution

Revolutionary Recipes

Alexander Hamilton’s Split Pea Soup Recipe

Misc

Langos Recipe and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Revolutionary Recipes

Deviled Eggs: The Orginal Recipe

Misc

Carrot Tea Cake Recipe and the American Revolution

Revolutionary Recipes

Martin Van Buren’s Steamed Oysters Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Colcannon Recipe and the Irish Revolution

Revolutionary Recipes

Andrew Jackson’s Leather Britches Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Arepas Recipe: A Taste of the Spanish American Wars of Independence

Revolutionary Recipes

John Quincy Adams’ Fruit Bowl Recipe

Presidential Cooking

James Monroe’s Spoon Bread Recipe

Presidential Cooking

James Madison’s Hoppin’ John Recipe

Presidential Cooking

French Onion Soup Recipe & The French Revolution

Revolutionary Recipes

Thomas Jefferson’s Mac & Cheese Recipe

Presidential Cooking

John Adams’ New England Boiled Dinner Recipe

Presidential Cooking

Russian Shchi Soup Recipe and the Battle of Stalingrad

Misc

George Washington’s Hoecakes Recipe

Presidential Cooking