Derby Day Favourites – A Collection of Kentucky Traditions for Derby Day Celebrations

Classic Mint Julep Derby Day Kentucky Traditions

Classic Mint Julep

Derby Day is the first Saturday in May, so it’s fast approaching. This is a compilation of archived posts that will give you some ideas for a smashing Derby Day Celebration, with all the traditions of Kentucky.   Continue reading

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Polenta “Fries” – {Meatless Monday}

Baked Parmesan Polenta Fries Garlic Cheese

Baked Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Polenta and Grits, they are like fraternal twins. Polenta is generally made with ground yellow corn, while grits are made with ground white corn. And while the coarseness of the grind differs by preference they are both cornmeal mush. The great thing about both is that they are like an artist’s canvas…to be transformed into so many different tastes at the whim of the artist chef/cook. These Baked Garlic Parmesan Polenta Fries are the perfect example of that analogy.

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Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders – {Five Ingredient Friday}

Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders Baked Panko Simple Five Ingredient Friday

Honey Sriracha Chicken Tenders

Okay, doubters…the title says Sriracha, but this Honey Sriracha Chicken is not hot. Just a tad of the spicy from the Sriracha comes through, with the honey being the most evident note. But, you could certainly use extra Sriracha to dip it in if you like the heat. This chicken is ready in mere minutes; it’s baked, not fried; it’s ra-heeel-y good. And it’s only FOUR ingredients. I came in under the number for {Five Ingredient Friday}. Woo!  Continue reading

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad – {Meatless Monday}

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Greek Tomato Feta Kalamata Olives

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is Greek inspired…filled with cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives and herbs. It’s so darned flavourful; you’ll crave it! It keeps really well, too. So leftovers are great for next day lunches. With some naan, or some crusty bread, it’s a light fabulous meal for Meatless Monday.   Continue reading

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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

Strawberry Buttermilk Cake Strawberry Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

The Spring strawberries are starting to appear and they are just beautiful! Both in this Strawberry Buttermilk Cake and on it (in the form of a strawberry/lemon glaze) the strawberries are the true star of this cake. It’s very much in texture like a pound cake, but it’s stuffed with strawberries and hints of lemon and a teeny tiny titch of nutmeg.   Continue reading

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Balsamic Lemon Rosemary Chicken – {Five Ingredient Friday}

Balsamic Lemon Rosemary Chicken  Five Ingredient Friday

Balsamic Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Ho-ly Smoke! I can’t begin to say enough good things about this simple, flavourful dish! Five Ingredient Friday is a true winner this week with Balsamic Lemon Rosemary Chicken. If you like chicken and don’t make this, you’re certifiable, I’m tellin’ ya’.   Continue reading

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BBQ Sauce – Tomato Vinegar Sweet and Spicy

BBQ Sauce - Tomato Vinegar Sweet and Spicy

BBQ Sauce – Tomato Vinegar Sweet and Spicy

In the South, there are many regional variations of BBQ and sauce preferences. In the Mountains of East Tennessee, tomato-based smoky BBQ sauces are the norm. Over in North Carolina, just across the border, a vinegar-based sauce is what most people like. In this sauce, I’ve combined tomato, two vinegars, brown sugar and molasses, smoky chipotle chili powder, and a kick of heat from Tabasco and crushed red peppers for a tart/sweet/smoky/spicy sauce. It’s better than anything you can get in the grocery. Guaranteed.  Continue reading

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Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Broccoli, Mushrooms and Walnuts – {Meatless Monday}

Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Broccoli, Mushrooms and Walnuts Pearl Onions Parmesan

Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Broccoli, Mushrooms and Walnuts

Gnocchi are little dumplings, made with a variety of ingredients; these are potato gnocchi that I paired with oven roasted broccoli, mushrooms, pearl onions, garlic and walnuts in a simple cream and Parmesan sauce.   Continue reading

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Greek Style Eggplant, Pepper & Feta Pita – {Meatless Monday}

Greek Eggplant, Pepper & Feta Pita

Greek Eggplant, Pepper & Feta Pita

Greek Style Eggplant, Pepper & Feta Pita is the Meatless Monday entrée today. It is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean: Eggplant, peppers, Greek green olives, Kalamata olives, onions, peperoncini and Feta cheese.  Continue reading

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Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins with a Streusel Top

Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins with Streusel Topping Super Moist Muffins recipe

Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins with Streusel Topping

Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins with a Streusel Top…oh, how I love thee. Not only are these muffins divine, they have a sentimental history for me. Continue reading

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