Gourmet Governors!

Our elected officials share some of their favorite recipes,
many featuring foods special to the part of the country they so proudly represent.
On this page - Mid-West States - Recipes from residing and former Governors of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, & Wisconsin

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Illinois

French Toast from former Governor George Ryan

Pancakes from former Governor George Ryan

Cream of Asparagus Soup from former Governor George Ryan

Honey Bourbon Salmon from former Governor George Ryan

Grandmother Roth's Banana Nut Bread from former Governor George Ryan

Cornmeal Mush from former Governor George Ryan

Low-Fat Chili from former Governor Jim Edgar

Potato Wedges from former Governor Jim Edgar

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies from former Governor Jim Edgar

Oven Fried Chicken from former Governor Jim Edgar

Peppery Chicken Pan Gravy from former Governor Jim Edgar

Chocolate Cupcakes from former Governor Jim Edgar

Indiana

Caramels from the late Governor Frank O'Bannon

Indiana Mint Brownies from former Governor Evan Bayh

Iowa

Iowa Applesauce Cake from former Governor Terry E. Branstad

Beef Burgundy from former Governor Terry E. Branstad

Kansas

Chocolate Chip Date Coffee Cake from former Governor Bill Graves

Michigan

Cherry Cheese Cake Delight from former Governor John Engler

Bachelor Button Cookies from former Governor John Engler

Missouri

Party Rolls from former Governor Mel Carnahan

Mini Ham Loaves from former Governor Mel Carnahan

Dijon Salad Dressing from former Governor Mel Carnahan

Ohio

Wisconsin

Broccoli-Cheese Quiche from former Governor Tommy G. Thompson

Turtle Bars from former Governor Tommy G. Thompson

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