Regardless of what First Lady Michelle Obama is making, there's no doubt the White House is filled with plenty of delicious food. In honor of Michelle's birthday, take a look at which of Michelle's recipes are Sasha, Malia, and the president's tried-and-true favorites.
The first lady uses fresh peas in a minted Spring pea salad.
Thanks to the White House, the first family has access to plenty of healthy meals, including a simple yet satisfying puréed broccoli soup.
The president still gets to enjoy his old favorites, though. One of them? Barack's very own fast and easy chili recipe. It even includes bacon as an ingredient!
Michelle Obama professes that this White House cauliflower mac and cheese recipe is one of Sasha's and Malia's favorites.
White House chef Cristeta Comerford has a recipe for creamless creamed spinach that's become a favorite of Michelle Obama.
Salads — sans beets — make a frequent appearance at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. One White House staple is this grilled chicken salad with herb and sherry vinaigrette.
Just because the first lady's an advocate of healthy eating doesn't mean she hasn't been known to indulge in dessert. Case in point? Her very own recipe for apple cobbler.
Sasha and Malia stay fueled for the day thanks to the help of fruit- and nut-rich oatmeal bars.
Michelle Obama's favorite cookies are Mama Kaye White and Dark Chocolate Cookies, a recipe passed down from a family friend. These mint chocolate and walnut cookies contain a pop of peppermint that's mind-blowing.