In the Kitchen

Kentucky is the home to great food — Derby Pie, Benedictine, the famous Hot Brown, Burgoo, and much more. We have our own style here in the Bluegrass, and we’re happy to share all our Kentucky recipes and Kentucky food ideas with everyone who cares to visit. So have a seat at our kitchen table, and take a look at some of our great Kentucky recipes and food lore.

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Buttermilk Pie

2 eggs, beaten1 cup sugar2 Tablespoons butter, softened½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 Tablespoons all purpose flour1 cup buttermilkdash of ground nutmeg1 9 inch) pie shell, unbaked Preheat oven to 400°. Beat eggs and sugar…

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Biscuit Pudding With Jim Beam Bourbon Sauce

Kurtz Restaurant — Bardstown, Kentucky Pudding:1 cup raisins3 tablespoons Jim Beam bourbon12 1.5" biscuits1 quart whole milk6 eggs2 cups sugar2 tablespoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons butter, melted Bourbon Sauce:¼ pound (1 stick) butter1 cup sugar¼ cup…

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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

No matter what type of potluck I go to, someone always asks if I brought my bread pudding. This is comfort food at its best. Pudding:½ loaf white bread1 cup sugar4 eggs2 cups half-and-half¼ pound…

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Blackened Ribeyes with Southwest Butter

Southwest Butter6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened¼ tsp cumin¼ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp chili powder⅛ tsp thyme leaves¼ tsp black pepperdash of ground red pepper For each ribeye use:1 tbsp southwest butter2 tsps blackened steak seasonings…

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Bananas Rolled In Peanuts

4 or 5 pounds of bananas1 cup sugar3 Tablespoons cider vinegar3 Tablespoons water1 egg1 bag crushed salted peanuts Peel the bananas and cut them into 2 inch lengths. Simmer all the remaining ingredients except the…

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Beet Salad With Red Onions

Feel free to substitute fresh beets for the canned beets specified in the recipe — if farm-fresh produce is available, it will just be that much better! 1 (15-ounce) can sliced beets, drained¼ large red…

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Brussels Sprouts Supreme

Courtesy Fred & Jenny Wiche 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen brussels sprouts (or use fresh)½ cup water1 cube beef bouillon¼ cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared mustard¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ cup sour cream6 slices bacon, crumbled Put brussels…

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Apple Butter

Apple butter is a favorite at my house on cold Winter mornings. It's delicious with hot Kentucky biscuits. ½ bushel apples4 pounds sugar2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground allspice½ teaspoon salt¼ cup red hots candies…

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