Kitchens across the Commonwealth and beyond heated up as home chefs readied their recipes for our third annual culinary contest. Chef Reagan D. Hamilton of Sullivan University and Chef Supply, LLC, and Kentucky Monthly staffers carefully reviewed the submissions and winnowed down the field of entrants to 18 delectable dishes. Our team of judges—including a cook honored by … [Read more...]
Come this time of year folks' minds turn to dry land fish (also known as morel mushrooms). But these aren't just any mushroom. Much like the truffle in Europe (but much less expensive!) the morel can't be cultivated and can be near impossible to find. You can be standing in a patch of a hundred and swear there are none to be found. Then you blink and they materialize, just like … [Read more...]
I took a spin around the new Distilled Spirits Epicenter in Louisville this week. It's a bit of a hodge podge, with an artisan distillery, a bottling company, a site for research and development, and most interesting to me, a place to learn about the craft of distilling beverages -- for enthusiasts, not necessarily just pros. Moonshine University, I hear, will offer … [Read more...]
This is a shout-out to men who love to cook! Women find it extremely attractive and often this simple gesture will win their hearts. Never be afraid to learn new things and get to know your way around the kitchen. It’s guaranteed to do wonders for your relationship. So, for those who may be new to cooking, here are some suggestions for foods you will love. Fire up the grill … [Read more...]
The following recipes are compliments of Plate It Up, a statewide initiative of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which showcases fresh produce and encourages Kentuckians to buy locally. Students in the UK College of Agriculture’s School of Human Environmental Sciences modify traditional recipes to make them … [Read more...]
Maintaining a healthy heart doesn`t mean you need to cut flavor from your diet. There are plenty of dishes that are just as tasty as they are good for you. Kentucky Monthly`s health and fitness correspondent Shellie Wingate offers up the following recipes that feature antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats-all proven to be cardio-friendly. … [Read more...]
Webster`s Dictionary defines celebrate as `to observe a notable occasion with festivities.` This particular time of the year offers many reasons to celebrate—including the beginning of winter. What better way to spend long, cold nights than with friends and family, celebrating whatever the occasion may be? These recipes are sure to delight a small gathering or a house … [Read more...]
A meal of homemade soup, cornbread and salad is a perfect prescription for a cold November night. Our family friend, Capt. Richard Bristol, prepares his famous potato soup for our `welcome to Ft. Lauderdale†after a long day of car and air travel. His simple supper consists of soup, a fresh salad and a cool glass of wine. What better way to begin the art of … [Read more...]
Kentucky Monthly readers seem to like to cook and also appear to be a talented group when it comes to whipping up some tasty chow. Our request for favorite reader recipes yielded a sizable and varied response, and the task of limiting the selection to only four recipes wasn`t an easy one. We tried our best and think we came up with some winners. White Lasagna Submitted by … [Read more...]
Fall calendars often are filled with fun weekend trips for college football. It`s a thrill to reconnect with old friends and see your own kids who have moved away to college. We know for sure these kids are excited to see mom and dad—especially when parents bring homemade delights for an afternoon of … [Read more...]
