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Benedictine Spread/Dip
Benedictine spread is as iconic as the Kentucky Derby itself. Serve as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip with your favorite spring vegetables.
Glazed Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are delicious on their own but add our Hot Pepper Jelly and you have elevated the humble chicken wing to to taste levels unknown.
Cherry Tomato Crostini
The easiest and most perfect bite to make when entertaining friends and family. This simple appetizer will be the hit of your next party.
Fig & Pecan Crostini
A perfect bite.
When I start to think about developing an appetizer recipe I go right for what can go on a crostini. The crisp bread is a perfect vehicle to deliver tasty bites of goodness. Crostini’s are easy for guests to manage too. The combinations are endless and I like both savory and sweet. The Fig & Pecan crostini is the perfect combination of both of these flavors. A great fall appetizer to serve at tailgate parties or around the fire with your favorite cocktail.
Mushroom and Sausage Puff Ups
This recipe was inspired by the leftovers from a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe many years ago. A family favorite and a delicious appetizer serve along side your favorite bourbon cocktail.
Party Meatballs
As the weather turns cooler, I crave a hearty stew. Watching Julia Child on @PBS with my Mom was time well spent together. Julia inspired us and had us dreaming of a trip to France one day.
One year for Christmas, Mom gifted me Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking cookbook. The first recipe I made was her Beef Bourguignon recipe and I followed the recipe verbatim. These days I take some twist and turns but always use good wine and cognac. These days I will take some twist and turns with her recipe but always use good wine, why would you cook with something you would not drink, duh!
Country Ham Pate
Kentucky is not only know for its fine bourbon but also delicious Country Ham. This recipe embodies all the comforts of a traditional ham salad but with my curious twist.