Category Archives: Recipes

Country Fried Steak

If you're looking for a great Kentucky country fried steak, this recipe is as good as it gets. ½ cup flour½ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoons paprika½ pound boneless round steak, about ¾" thick, trimmed of excess fat3 tablespoons bacon or ham fat1½ cups milkSalt and pepperCayenne Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in small…

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…

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…

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…

Beer Cheese

10oz. grated Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese10oz. grated Cracker Barrel mild cheddar cheese2 cloves garlic, minced3 green onions with tops, finely chopped¼ teaspoon cayenne½ teaspoon Tabasco¾ cup stale beer Soften cheese in microwave. Combine all the ingredients and mix until blended. Cover and store in a bowl in the refrigerator. The mixture will harden after…

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…

Bacon and Cheese Spoonbread

This is a wonderful version of a southern favorite. ¾ cup cornmeal1½ cups cold water½ pound mild cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, softened2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon saltDash of white pepper1 cup whole milk6 egg yolks, well beaten½ pound sliced bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled5 egg whites, stiffly beatenPreheat oven to…

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…

Benedictine Spread

So many Kentuckians are grateful to Miss Jennie Benedict, a Louisville caterer, for creating Benedictine spread before the turn of the century. I grew up enjoying this famous green spread when my family would entertain. My mother would order green and pink loaves of bread from the bakery. She would cut off the crusts, slice…

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.…