AT IN THE CURIOUS KITCHEN
Derby isn't just a race, it's a whole season of cooking. It starts weeks before the first Saturday in May, and it unfolds slowly: a batch of benedictine here, a mint julep there, a table set just so for people we love. This is where we gather everything, the recipes, the menus, the drinks, the little details that make a Derby party feel like the real thing. We'll be adding to this page as May 2nd gets closer.
Bookmark it. Come hungry.
KENTUCKY DERBY FAVORITE
KENTUCKY DERBY FAVORITE
Celebrate Derby Day with this classic mint julep recipe featuring bourbon, fresh mint, and a special dried orange twist. This iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail is perfect for race day parties...
A treasured family recipe for Southern pecan cheese wafers, passed down through generations and updated with modern touches like smoked paprika. These savory, buttery wafers topped with whole pecans are...
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...
Celebrate the 150th Kentucky Derby like a true Kentuckian! Discover the history, traditions, mint julep secrets, Derby fashion tips, and authentic Kentucky party essentials from a Bluegrass native. Perfect guide...
A Kentucky native's guide to the ultimate Derby Day celebration — from silver julep cups and Mint Juleps to Bourbon Ball Cake, Southern Pimento Cheese, and Country Ham Pâté on...
The Kentucky Derby is a special time of year at home; it’s our Christmas. Many of us Kentuckians welcome our friends and family to town, and in doing so, we...
Celebrate Masters week with the South's most iconic sandwich. Discover the storied history of Augusta National's legendary $1.50 pimento cheese sandwich—and order In the Curious Kitchen's authentic Southern version, straight...
