What to Make For Your Inauguration Day Party

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In November, we elected Barack Obama to become the next U.S. President. On January 20, 2009, the whole country will watch as he is inaugurated into the White House. Now the important question is: what should you cook?

Serve up a party full of Obama's favorite foods and patriotic recipes as you watch this historic moment in U.S. history. We know Obama loves chili and Mexican food (particularly Tobolobampo restaurant in Chicago), hates beets and isn't a huge fan of sweets. He is also from Hawaii and may have grown up with some Hawaiian recipes. So, to make your menu planning much easier, we've put together a whole bunch of recipes for you to choose from. Have people over to watch the inauguration at noon or simply celebrate Tuesday evening.

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Appetizers

Start off with an American favorite or a sophisticated salsa!

America's Best Baked Potato Soup

Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Presidential Salsa

Zucchini Crab Cakes

Bean Soup with Kale

Main Courses

Obama loves to make chili at home so why not make some chili or an American or Mexican favorite in his honor?

Best Chili Ever

U.S.A. Pork Stew

Mexican Chicken Strata

Side Dishes

Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

Mexican Fried Rice

Red and White Potato Salad

Desserts

Obama isn't big on sweets but that doesn't mean we don't have to be! Serve up some of these patriotic dessert ideas to end your patriotic meal.

Fun American Flag Cake

Pumpkin Pie Delight

Patriotic Dump Cake

Light as a Cloud Raspberry Lemon Meringue Pie

Crumble Top Apple Pie

Beverages

Conjure up images of Obama's childhood with a Hawaiian Martini or live it up with a Chicago Cocktail! Either way, your drinks will be delicious.

Presentation Pointers:

1. Check out Obama'sFirstDay.com for party ware like glasses or balloons if you want to go that extra mile to celebrate Inauguration Day.

2. Use patriotic party goods like flag tablecloths or red, white and blue paper plates to celebrate the country as it inaugurates another president. Your local party store should have American themed party goods.

3. If you're having friends and family gather at your house during the actual Inauguration, make sure to host the party in the TV room. If your party is at night or at another time, try and have a recording of the Inauguration available to play.