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...]
