From Our House To Yours: Family Favorites of Gov. and Mrs. Richard B. Ogilvie and Elizabeth

Illinois - the Land of Lincoln might also be called the Land of Plenty. Our state has long been known for its role in feeding the world, producing more than one-fourth of the corn and one-fifth of the soybeans grown nation-wide each year. It is also a leader in the production of pork, beef and dairy products. As you glance through the pages of this cookbook, you will be taking a savory tour through the agricultural communities of our state as the majority of the recipes utilize Illinois grow commodities. You will visit the truck gardens of northeastern and southwestern Illinois, the dairy farms located on the northwestern part of the state, the large swine and beef operations in the Midwestern section and the grain farms of central Illinois. I sincerely hope you enjoy these recipes. Many of them are family favorites. Some recipes: Olivette-blue ball, Cottage-Swiss fondue, beef fondue, chicken elegant, green noodle casserole with meat balls, applesauce meatloaf, carrots au gratin, creamed cabbage bake, cinnamon swirl loaf, cheese biscuits, strawberry cheesecake, and honey unique chicken,