MINT JULEPS FOR A CROWD (Adapted from Food Network)

by | May 21, 2021

MINT JULEPS FOR A CROWD (Adapted from Food Network) For a gathering, it ends up being a full time job making individual mint juleps (or any cocktail for that matter).  I love having a specialty drink for a group that can be made in advance so that the host (ME) can...

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE BARS (Adapted from Thefullnester.com)

by | May 21, 2021

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE BARS (Adapted from Thefullnester.com) Ingredients:Crust:3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup of butter, melted1/3 cup of sugar1 large egg white, lightly beatenFilling:1 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar1/2 cup of light corn syrup1/2 cup of dark...

COUNTRY HAM with OLIVE BISCUITS (Adapted from Food Network)

by | May 21, 2021

COUNTRY HAM with OLIVE BISCUITS (Adapted from Food Network) Heat in a skillet sliced country ham and set aside. Once cooled to be able to handle, slice the ham into biscuit sized servings.Ingredients:Biscuits(Adapted from Food Network)2 1/2 cups, plus more for...

SOUTHERN CHEESE GRITS (Adapted from thevintagemixer.com)

by | May 21, 2021

SOUTHERN CHEESE GRITS (Adapted from thevintagemixer.com) Ingredients:1/2 cup of grits, cooked according to directions on box1/4 cup of milk3/4 stick of butter (6 Tablespoons)1 1/2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese2 garlic cloves, minced2 eggs1/3 tsp salt1/4 tsp...