Here`s a cool pick-me-up drink for those hot summer days. Starbucks Via instant coffee packages are available at local groceries and handy to use, hot or cold. Try preparing this drink in one of the new, small electric blenders that come with multiple plastic glasses—very useful for all kinds of individual shakes, smoothies and salad dressings. Afternoon Coffee … [Read more...]
Where would we be without recipes from friends? These picnic and potluck dishes are easy and delicious. Try the summer vegetable pie by the late Curtis Grace from his book Cooking with Curtis Grace. This concoction has always been one of our family`s favorites for lunch or dinner. Summer Vegetable Pie 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 zucchini or yellow … [Read more...]
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest 1 cup raspberries, preferably fresh (if frozen, thawed) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter well. Press onto bottom and slightly … [Read more...]
It`s the time of year to break out the grill! You can grill everything—from vegetables to bread. Experiment with some of your favorite dishes to see if they work. Grilled turkey is a healthy choice, and a tasty one when combined with black bean salsa. Plus it allows you to use fresh peppers, tomatoes and herbs. A heavy meal calls for a light dessert. The panna cotta is … [Read more...]
Bluegrass tradition is deeply embedded in the hearts of Kentuckians throughout the world. Nurtured by the riches of the land, filtered and purified through natural limestone, sustained by strong cultural heritages, painstakingly developed into our champion Thoroughbred bloodlines, blended into our smooth Kentucky bourbon, it is celebrated the first Saturday in May and … [Read more...]
When it comes to `being green†in the kitchen, my first thought is buy local. Using locally grown produce is a great way to cut down on eating processed foods, and it helps the local economy. Kentucky boasts a number of products that are grown and raised close to home. For a list of producers in your area, visit www.kyproud.com. Many also offer shipping for Kentuckians at … [Read more...]
Friends and family often supply recipe ideas, and the appetizer and dessert below are examples. The avocado starter is from Jane Wells of Lyon County, and is delicious and simple. Avocado Appetizer 2 ripe avocados, peeled 1 medium tomato ½ teaspoon chopped garlic ½ teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste ½ teaspoon lemon juice Finely dice the … [Read more...]
Be it Christmas or New Year's Eve parties, cooks will wow table guests with these Kentucky dessert recipes. Kathy Cary's Coconut Lemon Cake from Southern Living 1995 Annual Recipes 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, separated 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1?8 teaspoon … [Read more...]
We talked to some central Kentucky chefs and just to give you an idea of their culinary delights, we have compiled a list of either their specialty dishes or most popular fare from their respective restaurants. Â 1 Lobster Mac and Cheese Lawrence Agnew, Avalon 1314 Bardstown Road, Louisville (502) 454-5336 www.avalonfresh.com Lobster mac and cheese is, hands down, an … [Read more...]
Summer wasn't really all that bad this year, but it's still nice that fall is here. The cool nights and pleasantly damp mornings, the crystal sky that is bluer than any other time of the year, the smell of wood smoke and apples-these are just a few of the things that make autumn in Kentucky so special. It's the perfect time to pour yourself two fingers of bourbon and sit in … [Read more...]
