Spring is officially here! You will start noticing new and lighter items on the menu geared for spring and
summer. Even though soups are always “in season”, you won’t be seeing as many on the menu – that goes for Chili as well. We will also be “firing up” the grill– so start looking for grilled entrées on the menu.
As always, we will continue to serve some of your favorites, but would love to hear from you and see what you would enjoy seeing on the menu. The invitation is always open for you to share a family recipe and we will be happy to prepare it!
One of the most famous 2 minutes in sports is the Kentucky Derby! On Saturday May 1st the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place.
If you plan to host a Derby party, traditional recipes of the Kentucky Derby is Burgoo, Bourbon Balls, Kentucky Hot Brown, Derby Day Pie, Cheese Garlic Grits and Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. Any one of these might be just the “winning ticket” for your Derby Day!
Last year we gave you the recipe for the Kentucky Derby Pie, year before that was the recipe for
Kentucky Hot Browns. This time we are going to share the official recipe for Cheese Garlic Grits:
1 cup quick grits
4 cups boiling water
1 tsp. salt
4 ounces butter
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup milk
dash hot sauce
Cook grits in boiling water until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and half of the cheese. Beat egg with garlic powder, milk and hot sauce. Add mixture to grits. Pour into buttered, two-quart casserole dish. Top with the rest of the cheese. Bake one hour at 350 degrees.
Have a great Derby Day & Enjoy! Your Paragon Kitchen Staff,
Shirley, Jennifer, Kristen & JoNell
