Category Archives: Recipes

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.…

Baked Fish for Company

1½ cups mayonnaise1 tablespoon creole mustard2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Tabasco1 tablespoon Worcestershire suace2 teaspoons garlic powder¾ teaspoon curry powder8 of your favorite fish filletsButtery round crackers, crumbled Preheat the oven to 400°. Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and curry powder well and spread over the fish fillets. Sprinkle…

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,…

Henry Bain Sauce

12oz. Major Grey Chutney½ 8oz. bottle pickled walnuts *14oz. Ketchup10oz. A-1 Sauce10oz. Worcestershire sauce12oz. chili saucehot pepper sauce to taste Mix chutney with walnuts in blender or food processor. Mix well with other ingredients and store in sterilized jars. Serve with beef. A Louisville favorite for many years, this was originated by the head waiter…