Find out what one of America's most popular First Ladies wanted on her plate.
Jackie Kennedy’s Favorite Foods
Updated on Apr. 21, 2024
Jackie Kennedy was many things, including the sophisticated wife of a former president, an international icon of style…and a picky eater. She was very particular about her food and followed quite a few diets in her lifetime. Take a look at what some of those diets entailed, and then go see what other First Ladies claimed as their favorite foods.
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2/11
Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
6 potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy—just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup the next day. —Teresa Emrick, Tipp City, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato: 217 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
3/11
Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to resist this healthy fruit salad.
Amy Short, Lesage, WV
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 81 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
4/11
Spring Green Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this risotto when I needed something cheerful and comforting. It would be fantastic with asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, but use whatever veggies are in season. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 198 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
5/11
Lemon Strawberry Shortcake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love a good strawberry shortcake, but this recipe is my favorite by far. The citrus zest in the dough adds a refreshing zip to the sweet dessert. —Nancy Hooper, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 shortcake: 394 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
6/11
Citrus Melon Mingle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing fruit salad has a hint of mint, honey and ginger that adds subtle flavor to the sweet combination of melons, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple and bananas. —Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 125 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
7/11
Parmesan Ranch Popcorn
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we've got you covered with this cheesy twist on regular popped popcorn. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 112 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
8/11
Slow-Cooker Salmon
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this slow-cooker salmon recipe because it's healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection! —Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 salmon fillet: 272 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.
9/11
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the kitchen, it's important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard-boiled eggs. Use this egg recipe in plenty of dishes, or eat them plain for a quick protein fix. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.
10/11
Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies. —Carol Prewett, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 159 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
11/11
Rack of Lamb
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rack of lamb is elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t have to know how simple rack of lamb really is to prepare. —Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 rack: 307 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
