New Cocktail Recipe Alert. Let me introduce you to your next new favorite summer cocktail: the Blackberry Bramble.  The recipe is so quick, easy, and oh-so delectable.  It’s very refreshing and will be the perfect addition to your summer lineup!  Made with fresh blackberries, In the Curious Kitchen Orange Bitters and Pappy and Co Maple Syrup.

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 to her work pot lucks and the meal that I loved the most. She always made two, one for work and one for dinner. A popular 80’s dinner and one that I make today for mine. Serve with a salad for a easy dinner tonight.

Mint Juleps aren’t the only cocktail served at Churchill Downs. The Lily is the signature drink created for the Kentucky Oaks race (the day before the Kentucky Derby) and is a close relative of the Cosmopolitan.

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.

Bourbon Ball Cake recipe was inspired by MK's bourbon balls, in the form of a bourbon ball cake topped with dark chocolate ganache.

The best of both worlds, Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Update your chicken wing recipe with our Hot Pepper Jelly.

Birthdays are special, I love celebrating mine with a Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Love In the Curious Kitchen Beer Cheese and want a unique way to use your favorite dip? Our soup recipe will be a warm and welcome addition to your soup line up. Our Beer Cheese makes a perfect addition to your Super Bowl Party, Fathers Day, or any day of the week.

Inspired by my Mom’s recipe, this Kentucky favorite is also a delicious snack to enjoy with pretzels or vegetables.

Sharp Cheddar cheese gets a little kick from local beer, garlic and spices

So many of my Mother’s favorite recipes, the ones she compiled in a spiral-bound notebook just for me, are the collaborative work of a lifetime of potlucks and family gatherings. Kay’s Lemon Pie is a favorite and can be made with ready-made graham cracker crust or a homemade version. The is the one thing my Mom’s friend Kay would bring to their work pot luck lunches. Kay would tell you she was not a pie maker but after making this recipe and I am sure you would disagree. The perfect summer holiday pie. Memorial Day and July 4th will taste a whole lot sweeter.

Springtime in Kentucky is so special. After the Kentucky Derby I am focused on cooking and baking with the fresh ingredients that come from our rich soil. My favorite fruit of the season is strawberries and rhubarb. I love the contrast of the sweet and tart that the combination of these two bring. Tossed in sugar and baked in a rich and buttery crust, the Strawberry Rhubarb Crostata will be a family favorite.

Mint Juleps-the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby

The Hot Brown is an open-faced sandwich of turkey breast or turkey breast and ham and bacon, covered in creamy Mornay sauce and baked or broiled until the bread is crisp and the sauce begins to brown. Covered in Cheddar Cheese sauce. This is my Mom's recipe which includes mushrooms.

Scrambled eggs are the most popular preparation of eggs at least in our family. We think of the eggs as a perfect canvas, a place to discover new flavors and experiment. So why not add Pimento Cheese to eggs, it the perfect match. Serve with Buttermilk Biscuits and Broadbent bacon, you will not be disappointed.

The blend of two Southern classics in one easy and delicious side dish

Mr. Henry Bain made this sauce famous. He served as a waiter at the legendary Pendennis Club in Louisville KY for over 40 years and wanted to give his guests the perfect accompaniment to their meal. Henry Bain’s sauce is a the perfect addition to beef tenderloin, delicious served over cream cheese and crackers, or on a hamburger. A tasty Kentucky tradition.

Southern Style Pickled Shrimp is a great addition to your menu. Serve as part of the main course or as an appetizer alongside crispy crostini’s.

Paloma’s are best served when grapefruit is at it peak in the winter months. My twist on the traditional drink will make you want winter to last just a little longer.

Made with Castle & Key Vodka, Maple Syrup and Grapefruit Bitters for that unexpected twist.

When citrus season is at its peak I make sure and take full advantage of the flavor. The blood orange has the sweetness of an orange that has been infused with tangy red grapefruit with hints of tart cherries and raspberries. Combine that with the elements of a Margarita and you have an especially delicious cocktail no matter what the season.