Derby-style Chocolate Pecan Marzipan Pie
Ok, so there isn’t actually marzipan in this pie, but my friend Rebecca described as marzipan and now I can’t think of a …
Asparagus Salad with Oranges and Tomatoes
I like to think my Kentucky Derby party menu had an authentic amount of butter, cream, and bacon but I did …
Shrimp and Grits with Coconut Milk and Bacon
I don’t have much experience with grits so I would never have guessed that this would far and away be my favorite …
Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
One of these years I may do a Kentucky Derby party menu that’s all Southern desserts. Caramel cake, red velvet cake, peach …
Layered Mango Pineapple Salsa Salad
This idea did double duty this week. Layers of mango pineapple salsa, black beans, avocado and queso fresco, in individual servings and …
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with White Chocolate Filling
I never intended these to be like Oreos, but you really can’t make a chocolate sandwich cookie with white filling without the …
Easy Make Ahead Cream Biscuits
I love biscuits, but haven’t been completely in love with any previous recipes I’ve used so I went trolling for a …
Brûléed Corn Pudding
Corn pudding was on my must-try list for this year’s Kentucky Derby party- the Southern classic of a rich custard filled with …
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas and Menu
It’s almost time for the Derby! I’m a California girl and I have zero interest in horses but it’s such a fun …
Apricot, White Chocolate, and Pecan Scones
My FAVORITE scones. I should have at least considered other scone options for Jordan’s housewarming open house party, but I didn’t, these are …