4. Hoover Stew
Hoover Stew, named after the president who took office right before the crash, was a staple for many people who lived in shanty towns or Hoovervilles during the Great Depression. The recipe relied on macaroni, canned tomatoes, and hot dogs. Since meat was such a scarcity, hot dogs were very popular as one of the cheapest forms of meat available at the time. The recipe varies but usually had at least the macaroni, tomatoes, and hot dogs as a base. Then, you could throw whatever canned veggies you had available to spread it out and serve as many people as possible.
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