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...]
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...]
