Archive for April, 2007

Benedictine

This spread can be used as a dip or a sandwich & canape ingredient. It was made popular at Louisville’s Benedict’s restaurant earlier in this century. Ingredients: 1 large cucumber 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 T. grated onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1 T. mayonnaise dash green food coloring (optional) Directions: Pare, grate, and drain... Read more »

Cheese Garlic Grits

A wonderful dish that is a favorite for Derby Day Brunch, or use as a side dish at any meal. Ingredients: 1 cup quick grits 4 ounces butter 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese 1 egg 1 T. garlic powder 3/4c. milk dash Frank’s red hot sauce Directions: Cook grits in boiling salted water, according to... Read more »

Kentucky Burgoo

Kentucky Burgoo The history of this soup/stew dates back to before the civil war and is a favorite at Kentucky Derby time. Ingredients: 1 lb. mixed cooked meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken, game) 1/2 gallon chicken stock 1/2 gallon beef stock 1 ounce Worcestershire sauce 1 c. tomatoes, diced 1 large onion, diced 1 stalk... Read more »

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin with Henry Bain Sauce Freeze any leftover sauce for later use. Ingredients: 1 9 oz. bottle chutney 1 14 oz. bottle ketchup 1 12 oz. bottle chili sauce 1 10 oz. bottle steak sauce 1 10 oz. bottle Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. hot sauce 1/4c. butter or margarine, softened 2 tsp. salt 1... Read more »

Derby Pie

Derby Pie – also known as Thoroughbred Pie! Ingredients for Pie Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar 1 cup butter, cut up 1/4 cup ice water, more or less Ingredients for Filling: 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, melted 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1... Read more »

Quirky Quick Dinner II

Quirky Quick Dinner II Not long ago, I wrote about my experience during the busy holiday season when I successfully created a decent dinner with ingredients purchased from Target! Well, recently, in a pinch for time and trying to buy a vacuum in less than ten minutes, I got inspired again – this time at... Read more »

Recipes

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Crazy for Bacon!

Why is Bacon so Appealing and So Addictive? I’d love it if someone could answer this question! I rarely allow my family to indulge in bacon, usually just on Christmas and Easter mornings along side our favorite casserole, Make Ahead French Toast. But the bacon that I have been serving for years isn’t the run... Read more »

How to Start a Sip and Sew Club

Create a Sip and Sew Club with Your Women Friends! For the crafty ones among us, consider forming a sip and sew club! Do you needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, quilt or scrapbook? Every one of these interests provides the perfect activity for a group of friends to enjoy together! Look for women who share an... Read more »

Cooking with Friends Club

Create a Cooking Club! This club may sound like a dining delight, but it is actually about food preparation, not consumption! Years ago when my three children were really small, I met a woman who had been parenting for about ten years longer than I had. I was amazed and impressed when she told me that... Read more »