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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…

Cranberry-Caramel Squares

1 cup fresh cranberries 2 Tbls sugar½ tsp. fresh lemon juice 2⅓ cup all purpose flour, divided ½ tsp. baking soda 2 cups uncooked regular oats ½ cup sugar ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar¼ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 10 oz package chopped dates ¾ cup…

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…

Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade

Serves 4 to 6 1 cup beef stock⅓ cup Old Forester Bourbon⅛ cup soy sauce3 garlic cloves, minced3 green onions, dicedFresh ground pepper to taste2 to 2½ pound sirloin steak, 1" to 1½" thickCombine the beef stock, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the sirloin…

My Favorite Milk Gravy

3 tablespoons Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour, if available3 tablespoons pan drippings from meat (sausage, bacon, or chicken)2 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper Over medium heat, add flour to hot pan drippings and stir until lightly browned. Add milk all at once, and stir constantly until thickened and bubbling. Add salt and pepper and…

Rosemary and Garlic Red Potatoes

1½ lbs. small red potatoes, cut into quarters1 tbsp unsalted Butter1 tbsp extra-virgin Olive Oil3 Garlic cloves, minced4 tsp fresh Rosemary, chopped (2 tsp if dried)Salt and freshly ground Pepper to taste Arrange the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, just until tender-crisp or firm when pierced with a fork. Heat the butter and…

Mississippi Mud Cake

Cake:2 cups sugar1 cup unsalted butter3 eggs1½ cups flour½ cup cocoa1 teaspoon salt2½ teaspoons vanilla¾ cup chopped pecans Frosting:1 lb confectioners sugar⅓ cup cocoa1 cup melted unsalted butter1½ teaspoons vanilla¾ cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350°. Beat sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add…

Maker’s Mark Distillery Eggnog

I consider Maker's Mark the gold standard for the finest Kentucky bourbon. This holiday favorite is no exception. 24 eggs1½ cups sugar1 liter Maker's Mark bourbon1 quart heavy whipping cream1 quart milkFreshly ground nutmeg for garnish Separate the eggs and beat the yolks until creamy; whip the sugar into the yolks. Beat egg whites until…

Mushroom Soup

This is a favorite of mine. When my friend Sue Ann Harmon and I are down or having a bad day, a pot of this soup and a loaf of fresh bread help us soar to new heights. 4 medium onions, minced2 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter or margarine2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped2…

Chocolate Elegance

This is a wonderful version of a southern favorite. Add a fresh green salad and you have a great lunch! ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter4 Tablespoons superfine sugar (in the sugar section of the grocery)5 large eggs, separated2 Tablespoons Tia Maria liqueurChocolate curls for garnish (see note) Combine chocolate pieces,…