Get the latest Kentucky recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/kentucky Some people start baking for the Christmas holiday, recipe submitted to a baking group This recipe originally called for a full-sized tube pan. As we wanted it to be gift-able, we first converted to large loaf pans; later found miniature tube pans, welded 4 to a rack. that's what we use today, a fun nod to the original. Whatever shape you use, pan preparation is key ... a mere spritz of Pam will NOT get the job done.-need to prepare the pans, see recipe below http://www.grouprecipes.com/101105/kentucky-christmas-cakes.html This is the closest recipe to the Colonel's original recipe that I know. I do not add the MSG!!!!!! http://www.grouprecipes.com/90287/colonels-original-fried-chicken-pressure-cooker-fry-method.html To serve warm or cold over ice cream or cake. http://www.grouprecipes.com/75077/kentucky-caramel-sauce.html As I am from Kentucky I just had to inclued this recipe. Recipe orginally by Mrs. Dudley Forsythe. http://www.grouprecipes.com/66598/kentucky-pie.html This came from one of the cookbooks that I have. On the cook time I always put the first number in so you can check before it get over cooked. http://www.grouprecipes.com/63458/old-kentucky-nut-cake.html The people of Appalachia have gathered the plants that grow in abundance in the southern US for centuries. Poke is a plant that grows copiously in the woods of the south. They attributed restorative properties to the broth made with these greens (the 'potlikker'). From Peggy's Old as Dirt Recipe Book Many varieties of these "weeds" that were gathered by her grandmother 75 years ago are now affectionately known as "mesclun" by yuppies everywhere, who shell out quite a bit for organic dandelion greens, etc. http://www.grouprecipes.com/40111/poke-sallet-with-potlikker.html Kentucky Mulled Cider http://www.grouprecipes.com/29927/kentucky-mulled-cider.html I just got this recipe and haven't tried it yet. It's supposed to be very similar to the spices at kentucky fried chicken http://www.grouprecipes.com/14437/kfc-spice-clone.html Henry Bain was the head waiter at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky when in 1881 he created his famous sauce for cooking local game animal. To this day it is served in the club's dining hall and is mostly known as a sauce meats & fries steaks they serve there. It is also served with fries upon request. Henry Bain was the head waiter at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky when in 1881 he created his famous sauce for cooking local game animals in. Locals liked it so much that its club members would bring their kills to the club after a day of hunting in the nearby woods along with potential members as a sort of recruiting tool. To this day it is served in the club's dining hall and is mostly known as a sauce for the venison steaks they serve there. It is also served with fries upon request. Even though only approximations exist, it is believed to have inspired the concept of dealing with "gamey" tastes by using strong vinegar, tomato and unique fruit overtones. The fruit in the current version is from a peach chutney recipe made by one of the second generation member's wives. It was once sold bottled in local markets but the only place to get it now is at the Pendennis Club. (from Wikipedia) But now you can make it ! http://www.grouprecipes.com/14147/henry-bains-sauce.html This is a regional desert born at the Melrose Inn near Prospect Kentucky. Everyone in Kentucky called it "Derby Pie" until the name was registered TM Kern's now most call it "Kentucky Pie" perhaps in protest. Enjoy D-rby Pie at home LOL! http://www.grouprecipes.com/13638/kentucky-pie.html