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Hot Brown is an unusual open-faced sandwich consisting of Mornay sauce-covered roast turkey and bacon that is baked or broiled with bread until it gets crispy, and the sauce starts to brown. Louisville, Kentucky's culinary icon started its way to stardom during the 1920s in the Brown Hotel... Read more

Maque choux is a Creole dish originating from Louisiana. It is typically prepared with a combination of corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, and some recipes also call for the addition of celery and garlic. The ingredients are braised until tender, and maque choux is then served as a side di... Read more

Bourbon ball is a sweet candy originating from Kentucky. It consists of bourbon, pecans, wafer crumbs, butter, and chocolate. This treat was originally invented by Ruth Booe from the Rebecca Ruth Candy Company in 1938. Today, it is a favorite amongst the Southern families, and it is trad... Read more

Stack cake is a traditional cake from the Appalachian region consisting of multiple cake layers, usually six to eight, that are layered with dried apples, apple preservers, or apple butter. Since the cake is quite dry, it needs to sit for at least a day so that it soaks up the filling and turns m... Read more

Wilted lettuce is a traditional dish of the American South. This salad is made with shredded wilted lettuce, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are tossed, then mixed with a dressing consisting of apple cider vinegar and melted bacon drippings. Southern wilted lettuce should ... Read more

Not derby pie is an American pie consisting of a pastry pie shell filled with chocolate and walnuts or pecans. It was created in 1950 at the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky by George Kern and his parents. It’s usually associated with the Kentucky Derby. The recipe is kept secret,... Read more

Some say that there are as many different ways to make a burgoo as there are cooks who are preparing it. It is a spicy stew consisting of meat and vegetables, traditionally cooked outdoors in iron kettles over an open fire. The cooking would take upwards of twelve hours and the ingredients used i... Read more

Monroe county barbecue is a unique barbecue style originating from the American South. The barbecue style consists of pork shoulder that is cut crosswise on a saw into thin steaks. They are grilled over hickory embers, then dipped twice in a mixture of lard, butter, salt, vinegar, and very spicy ... Read more

Kentucky cheese pudding is a traditional casserole originating from Kentucky. It's usually made with a combination of soda crackers, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, hot peppers, flour, butter, half-and-half (equal parts whole milk and cream), salt, and pepper. The flour and butter are whisked i... Read more

Rolled oyster is a traditional dish originating from and around Louisville, Kentucky. It consists of three raw oysters that are dipped in pastinga batter (eggs, cornmeal, and milk), rolled in cracker crumbs, then deep-fried to crispy perfection. As the exterior seals and becomes golden brown, the... Read more

Named after Henry Bain, the legendary maitre d' at the famous Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky, this sauce was a favorite accompaniment to various game meat dishes. Today, it typically accompanies beef tenderloin or cocktail meatballs, but it can also be spread over cream cheese an... Read more

Kentucky jam cake is a traditional cake originating from Kentucky. This old-fashioned cake is made with a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, raisins, blackberry jam, chopped walnuts or pecans, baking soda, and baking powder. It's typically spiced with cinnamon, cloves, allspi... Read more

Modjeska is a traditional confectionery product originating from Louisville, Kentucky. It consists of a marshmallow that's dipped in buttery caramel. This sweet treat was invented in the 1880s by Anton Busath, a confectioner who named Modjeska after an actress called Helena Modjeska, who was play... Read more

Razor Russet is an American apple variety that was discovered in 1960 in Wallingford, Kentucky as a limb mutation which grew on a Golden Delicious tree. The apples are large, round, and sometimes slightly conical with a golden-brown skin. Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is coarse, w... Read more

Kentucky Limbertwig is an American apple variety that dates back to the 1800s in Kentucky. The apples are medium to large in size and round to oblate. The skin is yellow, covered with red stripes of different hues. Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is juicy and crisp, while the flavor... Read more

Bourbon is an American whiskey that is primarily made from corn mash, the minimum requirement is 51%, while other options may include rye, barley, or wheat. Although most production is located in Kentucky, bourbon can technically be made anywhere in the United States. The whiskey is almo... Read more

As the name suggests, Old-Fashioned is a very old cocktail made with bourbon or whiskey, fine sugar or a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, Maraschino cherries, orange slices, and a splash of club soda or water. The cocktail is prepared by muddling the bitters, sugar, cherries, an orange sli... Read more

Mint Julep is a cocktail that originated in the 18th century in Kentucky, and it is widely consumed throughout the American South. It contains bourbon, sugar syrup, water, crushed ice, and fresh mint leaves (usually spearmint). In the 18th century, Mint Julep was originally prescribed fo... Read more

This pomegranate-flavored liqueur was first manufactured in 2006. Although it does not pride in rich and long history, the liqueur soon gained recognition for its versatility and a complex taste profile. It is produced from natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka, and a small amount of imported ... Read more

Kentucky Common is one of the few beer styles native to the United States. The style originated in Louisville, Kentucky, and it first appeared in the mid-1800s with the influx of Irish and German immigrants who were familiar with brewing techniques. They adapted brewing techniques with a... Read more

Old Charter is a type of bourbon produced in Frankfort, Kentucky, at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, which is now owned by Sazerac. This bourbon is not overpowering, and it usually displays light peppery and vanilla notes, along with hints of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It has a long tradit... Read more

Seelbach is a bourbon-based cocktail that also includes orange liqueur (Cointreau), two types of bitters (Angostura and Peychaud's), and Champagne. To prepare the drink, all the ingredients apart from Champagne are mixed with ice. The combination is then poured in a chilled flute and top... Read more