Freezer Door Old Fashioned Cocktail
Some cocktails are worth the fuss. This one isn’t — and that’s exactly the point. The Freezer Door Old Fashioned is a batch cocktail that lives in your freezer, ready...
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Blood Orange Margarita
Traditional flavors of a classic margarita but with the a hint of raspberry and citrus.Winter citrus I find to be so interesting. From juicy grapefruit to the blood orange, I...
Blueberry Feta Almond Salad
A easy salad for weeknight meals, add some roasted chicken or salmon for a more hearty meal. Perfect lunch too. INGREDIENTS 1 -6 oz. container Spring Mix, 80 Acres Farms...
Blueberry Vinaigrette
Capture the essence of summer in this delicious addition to your salads. INGREDIENTS 1 cup smashed blueberries 1/4 cup Champagne Vinegar 3 tablespoons honey, local is best 1 tablespoon fresh,...
Beef Bourguignon with Buttermilk Biscuits
This tried-and-true Beef Bourguignon recipe, adapted from Ina Garten with personal tweaks, delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Tender wine-braised beef with cognac, paired perfectly with my grandmother's buttermilk biscuits for...
Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
I had an epiphany! Why not shake some Strawberry Jalapeño Jam into our favorite margarita recipe? The result is a sweet, spicy, refreshing cocktail perfect for date night and cocktails...
Chicken Chili Recipe - Mom's Favorite from The Yellow Notebook
A treasured family recipe from The Yellow Notebook, this chicken chili traveled from Virginia Beach to Maine through sister Lynn before becoming one of Mom's favorites. Features a curious twist...
Classic Hanky Panky Recipe (Easy Party Appetizer)
This classic Hanky Panky recipe is an easy sausage and cheese appetizer served on rye bread. A nostalgic party favorite for tailgates, holidays, and gatherings.
Frozen Watermelon Mint Julep Recipe - Refreshing Summer Bourbon Cocktail
Beat the heat with this frozen watermelon mint julep! A refreshing summer bourbon cocktail that combines fresh watermelon, mint, and bourbon in an easy blender recipe. Perfect for hot summer...
Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz was the perfect choice to cool down, refresh, and relax after a sizzling day at the beach. It quickly became our Happy Hour go-to–at least while we...
Summer Vegetable Salad
For those of you who don’t know, the “notebook” is a collection of recipes my mother lovingly wrote for me–in her perfect cursive handwriting. She gave it to me years...
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail
INGREDIENTS 2 ounces Kentucky bourbon 1 and 1/4 ounces. freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 ounces freshly squeeze lemon juice 1/4 ounce Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Barrel-Aged Pure Maple Syrup 5...
Easy Chicken Casserole
In our family we called it “The Casserole”, an easy and delicious chicken dish filled with almonds, broccoli and covered a tasty sauce. It was the dish my Mom took...
The Lily Cocktail
The Lily is the signature drink created for the Kentucky Oaks race (the day before the Derby) and is a close relative of the Cosmopolitan. But do step away from...
Benedictine Spread
This Kentucky Derby Day favorite is named for its creator Jennie Carter Benedict – a legendary Kentucky restauranteur, cookbook author and caterer. My favorite way to enjoy Benedictine is on...
Bourbon Ball Cake
Julie McAllister, the creative cake genius behind Julie McAllister Cakes, was so inspired by our Bourbon Balls she created a cake recipe in the form of a bourbon ball cake...
Easy Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
Classic deviled eggs get a Southern upgrade with creamy pimento cheese. This easy appetizer recipe is perfect for Derby parties, Easter brunch, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. The pimento cheese adds...
Glazed Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are not just for football season! Now I am not one to let a party day pass me by, so I have been In the Curious Kitchen planning...
Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Boozy Cherries
This classic pineapple upside-down cake is a treasured family recipe passed down through three generations. Featuring caramelized brown sugar, fresh pineapple rings, and one very curious twist — bourbon-soaked Boozy...
Sweet & Spicy Candied Pecans – A Southern Favorite
A Southern favorite and a staple in my kitchen, these sweet and spicy candied pecans are as easy to make as they are to love. Inspired by family road trips...