Come race day, we're betting your friends will be hats over heals for these Kentucky-inspired eats and treats.
It’s a tradition that’s been nearly a century in the making, mint juleps on race day are like cookies at Christmas: an absolute must. Muddle your mint inside a silver julep cup for the most authentic experience.
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Created in 1926 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky this open-faced turkey sandwich topped with bacon, tomato and mornay sauce is a local specialty that can't be beat.
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Shrimp and grits; two southern specialties pair up to create the perfect derby day appetizer. If bets were being made, we’d put $20 down on these being snatched up before the horses charge out of the gates.
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Arguably Kentucky’s greatest contribution to the world, bourbon can be served straight up, on the rocks and now, in these delicious Bourbon-Spiked Brownie Truffle Balls. Drink up and dig in! More bourbon recipes.
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What better way to capture the flavors of Kentucky than with Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars? They’re a sweet and nutty twist on the traditional Pecan Pie and bonus: this recipe makes enough to serve the whole crowd.
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