President Barack Obama spent his last Thanksgiving at the White House and revealed to the public his menu. President-elect Donald Trump, who spent his last Thanksgiving before taking office at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida, also revealed his menu.
So who had the better Thanksgiving spread? Here is a comparison of the two:
Obama’s Hors d’oeuvres:
- Mini BLTs
- Chicken Satay with Peanut Chili Dip
- Mini Crab Cakes
- Pizza Bites
- Fresh Veggies and Hummus
- Pigs in a Blanket
Trump’s “Chilled Seafood Display” Hors d’oeuvres
- Large Florida Stone Crabs
- Oysters on the Half Shell
- Jumbo Shrimp
- Middle Neck Clams
- Ahi Tuna Martinis
Obama’s main course meats:
- Thyme Roasted Turkey (Carving Station)
- Garlic Jus and Cranberry-Orange Relish
- Honey-Baked Ham
- Apricot-Mustard Glaze
- Prime Rib and Creamed Horseradish
- Shallot Marmalade
- Fried Chicken Wings
Trump’s main course meats:
- Oven Roasted Turkey
- Herb Marinated Beef Tenderloin
- Chef Carved Leg of Lamb
- Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Grilled Diver Scallops
Obama’s sides:
- Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo and Roasted Peppers
- Oyster Stuffing
- Braised Winter Greens (Collards, Kale, and Turnip Greens)
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Sweet Potato Gratin
- Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Fresh Greens and Kale Caesar Salad
- Dinner Rolls
Trump’s sides:
- Traditional Stuffing
- Sweet Mashed Potatoes, House Made Gravy
- Steamed Vegetables
- Whipped Potatoes
- Warm Popovers, Horseradish Cream
- Currried Vegetables, Coconut Shellfish Broth
- Herb Roasted Potatoes, Natural Braising Jus
- Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille
- Grilled Pita and Tzatziki Sauce
- Mr. Trump’s Wedge Salad
- Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad
Obama’s soups:
(None)
Trump’s soups:
- Maine Lobster Bisque
- Local Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Obama’s Desserts:
- Banana Cream Pie
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- Apple Pie
- Pecan Pie
- Cherry Pie
Trump’s desserts:
- Three Layer Trump Chocolate Cake
- Pumpkin Pie
- Toasted Coconut Cake
- Chocolate Eclairs
- Pecan Pie
- Warm Chocolate Brownie Pockets
- Creamy Key Lime Pie
- Hot Apple Crisp