Yearly Archives: 2017

My Derby Grits with Red-Eye Gravy

1 quart 2% milk¼ pound (1 stick) unsalted butter1 cup 3-minute grits4 ounces Swiss or Gruyère cheese, grated (1 cup)Salt and freshly ground pepper1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (¼ cup) Preheat oven to 375°. Bring milk and butter to a slow boil and stir in grits slowly. Stir often until mixture thickens. Put in large…

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn Burgoo

Owensboro, Kentucky 4 pounds mutton3 pound chicken5 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced¾ pound cabbage, ground or chopped fine¾ pound onions, ground or chopped fine2 15oz. cans corn (we like shoepeg corn) or 2 cups fresh corn¾ cup ketchupjuice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)2½ tablespoons salt2 tablespoons black pepper½ cup Worcestershire sauce¾ cup distilled white…

Lima Bean Casserole

Courtesy Fred & Jenny Wiche ¼ cup chopped green onion2 tablespoons butter1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimientos1 cup sour cream2 cans lima beans, drained, or 2 14- to 16-ounce packages frozen lima beans, cooked and drainedPaprika Saute the onion in melted butter until soft. Add pimientos, sour cream, and lima beans and simmer until heated through.…

Kentucky Glazed Canadian Bacon

An excellent brunch dish served with eggs. 3 pounds Canadian bacon½ cup light brown sugar1 Tablespoon flour½ teaspoon dry mustardDash of ground cloves2 Tablespoons water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the casing from the bacon if necessary. Place the bacon in a baking pan and bake uncovered for 1½ hours. Combine the brown sugar,…

Hollandaise Sauce

This is a great sauce to accompany Lynn's Country Ham Frittata 3 egg yolks1½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juicePinch of salt½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, meltedWhite pepper Whisk egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice together in top of double boiler. Add pinch of salt and whisk until sauce is thick and creamy.…

Hot Artichoke Dip

I serve this dish when I cater. Even though it is an older recipe, it is still the first dish to empty. Guests love it even when they don't think they like artichokes! 1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 cup mayonnaise4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)Dash of garlic powder Preheat oven…

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Catfish

6 catfish filets (6 to 8 ounces)Vegetable cooking spray⅓ cup lemon juice3 Tablespoons melted butter1 Tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning mix Place the fish in a grilling basket coated with cooking spray. Combine the lemon juice, butter, and lemon pepper seasoning and brush the filets with the mixture. Place the basket on your grill and close…

Amelia’s Field Country Inn French Lentil Soup

1 pound French green dried lentils1 pound carrots1 pound onions1 pound celery stalks1 clove garlic6 ounces smoked bacon, cubed1 Tablespoon canola oil1 sprig fresh rosemary2 quarts chicken stock or water1 teaspoon red wine vinegarSalt and freshly ground pepper Wash the lentils in cold water, checking for pebbles. Drain. Peel carrots and onions, and remove strings…

Chicken and Dumplings (My Family’s Favorite)

2 quarts water1 large chicken, cleaned and cut up (leave skin on)3 stalks celery, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butterSalt and pepper2 cups flour½ cup solid vegetable shortening½ teaspoon saltCold water In a large dutch oven bring 2 quarts of water containing chicken, celery, onion, and butter to a boil. Cover the pot and simmer…

Country Ham Frittata from Lynn's Paradise Cafe

Vegetable oil for frying1 small green bell pepper, chopped1 small red bell pepper, chopped1 small white onion, finely chopped2 cups whole eggs2 cups heavy whipping cream1½ cups diced Finchville or other country ham2 cups grated cheese1 cup grated Jack or Mozzarella cheese1 cup fresh spinach, cut into ribbons2 cups cooked, diced potatoes½ teaspoon fresh dill…