Kentucky Derby
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RecipeKentucky Jam Cake
Studded with raisins and nuts, fragrant with nutmeg and cloves, the secret ingredient in this recipe is blackberry jam, which both flavors and colors the cake.
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RecipeChili-and-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasting the sweet potatoes at a high temperature concentrates their sweetness. Chili powder adds a touch of heat and fresh lime a bit of tang.
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RecipeBiscuit Crackers
Once biscuit dough has been rolled out three times, the leftovers are a little too tough for biscuits, but they make a perfectly crisp savory cracker. The yield for these…
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RecipeSourdough Discard Biscuits
The water from the starter replaces buttermilk or cream in these biscuits, making them a little lighter, but thanks to the fermented flavor and adequate amount of butter, they still…
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MenuA Down-Home Delicious Kentucky Derby Menu
A winning menu with a down-home spin to celebrate the Run for the Roses? You bet!
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RecipeBourbon Bread Pudding Parfaits
This bourbon-laced dessert is the perfect finale for a Kentucky Derby party. You'll need 16 small parfait glasses or mason jars. If you're serving heartier appetites, double the portions to…
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RecipeHerb and Pepper Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is perfect for a crowd, especially when drizzled with a vibrant sauce. To give this mild meat more flavor, I bake it wrapped in foil with fragrant herbs.…
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RecipeGreen Beans and Blistered Tomatoes
Super easy to make and delicious served at room temperature, these green beans pack a ton of savory, spicy flavor.
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RecipeHot Brown Bites in Turmeric-Black Pepper Pastry
These hors d'oeuvres are a homage to Louisville’s most famous culinary creation. Hailing from the city’s Brown Hotel and dating back to 1926, the traditional Hot Brown is an open-face…
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RecipeSpiced Salmon and Potato Croquettes
You’ll find versions of this breaded, fried fish cake (also called salmon patties) all over Kentucky. For my Kentucky Derby menu, I mix in warm spices and add fresh ginger…
