Secrets from the White House Kitchens Author:John R. Hanny Award-winning restaurateur John R. Hanny takes us behind the scenes of the most famous kitchens in the world in Secrets from the White House Kitchens. The easy-to-follow recipes in this unique cookbook, many of which are made from readily available ingredients, allow the reader to treat friends and family to dishes favored by our first families ... more »and worthy of world leaders. In this food lover?s history of 20th century American cuisine, John R. Hanny shares delicious recipes as well as insights regarding each president and First Lady?s influence on White House cuisine. The Roosevelts favored dishes rich in cream while Jacqueline Kennedy brought a worldly sensibility to the table. Both the Johnsons and the Carters entertained in legendary Southern style. Hillary Clinton created an uproar when she hired a chef specializing in light cuisine.« less