Inaugural Luncheon recipes (free download)
Leo | January 20, 2009
If you’re in the mood for a meal fit for a king, er, I mean, President then you’ll want to be sure to grab the recipes [PDF] used for Obama’s Inaugural Luncheon from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Perhaps one might think the luncheon recipes were ornate, decadent dishes drenched in heavy creams and sauces. Surprisingly, they’re really quite simple dishes with understated esthetic touches. So perhaps we don’t all have pheasant in our freezers, but I suppose one could substitute cornish game hens and be equally happy. Here’s what was on the menu at this afternoon’s luncheon:
- Seafood Stew
- Duck Breast with Cherry Chutney
- Herb Roasted Pheasant with Wild Rice Stuffing
- Molasses Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- Winter Vegetables
- Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake
The Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake looks as if it’s absolutely delish! I’ll try to convince Catherine that we should make it this weekend and if we do we’ll let you know how it came out. H/T Lifehacker.
About the author: Leo is a technologist and writer living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is a transplant to the Mid West from Central New York and was promised cheaper gas and better winters. He feels somewhat lied to in this respect but otherwise finds the people pleasant. Read more from this author
